WQXR Editorial
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Five of Your Favorite Operas That People Used to Hate
Whether it was hate or lack of interest, here are a handful of operas that dominate houses today, but which initially received a chilly reception. Aug 14, 2018
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Ragtime For Elise
This is what happens when ragtime meets classical. Aug 13, 2018
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National Cat Day: A ‘Cat’s Fugue’ for Your Feline Friend
Whether you’re celebrating International Cat Day or lazing about the house with your pet, here’s a piece to kick off a bonding session. Aug 8, 2018
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An Elephant Never Forgets a Cello
New York Philharmonic cellist Patrick Jee found a rapt audience in several elephants when he visited an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Aug 8, 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
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Meet Clayelle Dalferes… American Pitbull Terrier
Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter took in a dog rescued from a fire and named her after one of WQXR’s own animal-loving hosts. Aug 6, 2018
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Here’s A Close-Up Of Vocal Cords In Action, And It’s Not Weird At All
The vast majority of us have vocal chords, so we kind of owe it to ourselves to see them at work at least once, right? Aug 6, 2018
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Bach's Chaconne Is An Inspiration To Us All. We Teamed Up With The Limón Dance Company And Johnny Gandelsman To Show You Why.
WQXR teamed up with the Limón Dance Company and violinist Johnny Gandelsman for a new take on Bach's Chaconne. Aug 6, 2018
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When Brahms Brings Home the Bacon: Five Classical Musicians with Sponsorship Deals
Read about some of the eclectic deals musical celebrities have inked over the years. Aug 3, 2018
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This Acrobat Brings ‘Clair de Lune’ to Life
Yoann Bourgeois’ delicate dance adds new depth to the Debussy classic. Aug 2, 2018
