Q2 Music
Featured Item
Chilean Birdsong to Drone Aircraft: Bang on a Can All-Stars' 'More Field Recordings'
At times intense, unsettling and raw, the Bang on a Can All-Stars’ new release "More Field Recordings," is a shadowy sequel to their charming and equally substantial 2015 album. Nov 27, 2017
-
Kjartan Sveinsson's 'Der Klang der Offenbarung des Göttlichen'
Throughout his debut solo album, Kjartan Sveinsson - former Sigur Rós keyboardist - envelops the listener in the quiet majesty of ravishing string and vocal textures. Listen all week. Jan 9, 2017
-
Video Premiere: Robert Honstein's 'Grand Tour'
Robert Honstein's "Grand Tour" offers a musical tour of the canals, alleyways and lagoons of Venice, Italy. Watch pianist Karl Larson perform the piece in this video premiere. Jan 9, 2017
-
A Day in the Life of Missy Mazzoli
How do artists refresh their creative lives? This week, Missy Mazzoli gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a rehearsal for the New York premiere of her opera “Breaking the Waves.” Jan 6, 2017
-
LPR Live /
Bruce Brubaker and Francesco Tristano's Philip Glass Piano Versions
Bruce Brubaker and Francesco Tristano, two virtuoso pianists from very different musical backgrounds, take the music of Philip Glass in an entirely new direction. Jan 3, 2017
-
Helga /
Soprano Julia Bullock on Finding One’s Voice in the World
The young Juilliard-trained soprano Julia Bullock is making waves for her stunning performances and bold choice of roles. She talks with Davis about finding her place in today's culture. Jan 2, 2017
-
Janus Trio's 'Book of Memory'
The flute/viola/harp trio known as Janus has emerged with a second full-length, Book of Memory, and it is a charmer. Listen all week. Jan 2, 2017
-
Q2 Music's 2016 New-Music Countdown
We asked Q2 Music listeners to vote on their favorite new-music of the last 20 years. Beginning December 28, we'll countdown the top 50 votes. The top-voted choice will bring in 2017. Dec 31, 2016
-
Alex Ross's Current Obsessions
Join Q2 Music this winter for a series of new and compelling musical main dishes, catered by New Yorker music critic Alex Ross. This week: Ashley Fure's "Bound to the Bow." Dec 27, 2016
-
A Day in the Life: Alarm Will Sound
How do artists refresh their creative lives? This week, Mike Clayville from Alarm Will Sound takes over our Instagram to document Alarm Will Sound’s preparation for “Splitting Adams." Dec 27, 2016
-
Yarn/Wire's 'Currents Vol. 4'
Comprised of two percussionists and two keyboardists, Yarn/Wire is releasing a "Currents" album each year to give voice to the theatrical and the exploratory. Listen to volume 4 today. Dec 26, 2016