Café Concerts
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In-Studio: Matt Herskowitz Trio with Philippe Quint Bring Jazz to Bach
The Matt Herskowitz Jazz Trio came to the WQXR performance studio with two violinists from the classical world – Philippe Quint and Lara St. John – to swing Bach. Oct 3, 2015
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In-Studio: Alina Ibragimova Performs Bach and Ysaÿe
The Russian-born violinist Alina Ibragimova in recent years has developed a following in Europe, especially in the U.K., where she studied and came of age. Here's why. Aug 17, 2015
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In-Studio: Ignat Solzhenitsyn and Hsin-Yun Huang Play Soviet-Era Sonatas
If your name is Solzhenitsyn and your concert program is devoted to the music of Soviet Russia, questions inevitably arise about the meaning of your repertoire choices. May 5, 2015
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In-Studio: Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O'Riley Play Beethoven & Rachmaninoff
Cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O'Riley are quick to emphasize that their venture into period-instrument Beethoven isn't fusty or antiquated. Apr 15, 2015
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In-Studio: Kirill Gerstein Plays Liszt's Transcendental Etude No. 12
For most pianists, the day after a major recital typically means rest, relaxation or perhaps, a plane flight. For Kirill Gerstein, it meant Liszt. Watch and learn. Mar 13, 2015
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The Jake Schepps Quintet's Classical Hoedown
Classical musicians have been mixing it up with fiddlers, banjo players and mandolin pluckers in growing numbers. The latest to explore this hybrid is the Jake Schepps Quintet. Feb 25, 2015
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Café Concert: The Demenga Brothers and Luka Juhart
The Swiss cellists Thomas and Patrick Demenga join forces with accordionist Luka Juhart to play Bach at WQXR. Watch their Café Concert. Jan 6, 2015
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Watch: American Boychoir Presents Songs of the Season
The American Boychoir, fresh off an appearance at the Toronto Film Festival, comes to WQXR to perform some festive holiday music. Watch the videos. Dec 13, 2014
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Café Concert: Mivos Quartet
When a new-music ensemble plays Bach, a centuries-old composer suddenly sounds rather modern. Watch the Mivos Quartet's performance at WQXR to find out why. Nov 25, 2014
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Café Concert: Dublin Guitar Quartet
Performing at WQXR, the Dublin Guitar Quartet presents its lush, textured arrangements of pieces by Philip Glass. Watch the videos. Oct 21, 2014
