WQXR Features
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What is a Symphonic Poem?
We explore symphonic poems in this month's How to Classical. Apr 13, 2024
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What to Wear to a NY Phil Concert
When that moment comes and you are presented with your first New York Philharmonic concert ticket, you may ask yourself this question: What do I… wear? Feb 29, 2024
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Which pieces of classical music require the biggest orchestra?
We are here to talk about four musical works for which bigger isn’t just a choice —- it’s the rule… Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to music. But sometimes bigger is the point. Sep 30, 2023
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Top Three Most Difficult Cello Concertos
Here are the top three most difficult Cello Concertos according to a cellist. Aug 14, 2023
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If You Like Bach, Then You May Also Like…
New Muses Project helps you discover composers outside of the standard classical canon. Nov 2, 2022
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What’s That Quirky, Spooky Music I Always Hear In Movies?
Edvard Grieg, the composer behind “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” had no idea his two-minute ditty would become an on-screen sensation. Oct 28, 2022
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Why is ‘The Four Seasons’ Such a Pop Culture Powerhouse?
And how did we come to rediscover Vivaldi in the first place? Jan 24, 2019
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How Did the Tritone Get Such a Devilish Reputation?
The tritone is a fascinating interval... but where did that "devil" business come from? Oct 26, 2018
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Why Do We Hold onto the Idea That Classical Music Makes You Smarter?
The “Mozart effect” theory took hold in the mid-90s, and though it’s been debunked, it’s never really gone away. Oct 24, 2018
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Every A+ Violin Needs an ‘F’: Why the Instrument Has Those Distinctive Sound Holes
Many string instruments have those distinctive f-holes, but how did they get that shape, and are they even necessary? Aug 7, 2018
