WQXR Editorial

Leonard Bernstein: Through His Daughter's Eyes

A photo gallery of Leonard Bernstein taken from his daughter Jamie's archives. Aug 25, 2026

Happy International Dog Day! See composers & musicians with their classical canines. Aug 20, 2026

Bayreuth has long been a staple festival of the opera world. Here are five years that really made their mark. Aug 13, 2026

Happy International Cat Day! See some composers and their classical cats. Aug 8, 2026

Listen through these pieces to hear music that reminds us of summer in expected, and unexpected, ways. Jul 8, 2026

In addition to calling them musical geniuses, many of our favorite composers also went by "Dad." Jun 21, 2026

Here are just a few of our favorite musical masterpieces inspired by the Bard’s imaginative, unforgettable storytelling. Apr 22, 2026

Here are eight composers and musicians we’re celebrating this Women's History Month. Mar 9, 2026

This Women's History Month, we reflect on how far the classical world has come, and how far it has to go. Mar 1, 2026

In 1968 Jimi Hendrix became a neighbor of sorts to another musical legend — George Friedrich Handel. Feb 23, 2026