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Ted Hearne and The Crossing's 'Sound From the Bench'
Composer Ted Hearne’s arms must be exhausted, carrying around that giant mirror that he so effectively holds up to modern life. Listen to his ‘Sound From the Bench’ all this week. Apr 17, 2017
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Watch: Béla Fleck and Brooklyn Rider Perform Excerpt From Juno Concerto
Béla Fleck, joined by Brooklyn Rider, dropped by the WQXR studios to discuss his new album and share a few selections. Apr 13, 2017
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Vijay Iyer and Friends From The Greene Space at WQXR
Watch a performance by Vijay Iyer and friends from The Greene Space at WQXR as the genre-bending pianist-composer shared the stage with a diverse array of musical collaborators. Apr 13, 2017
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Listen: Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Ségal Perform 'Musique de Nuit'
On March 3, Malian kora player Ballaké Sissoko and French cellist Vincent Ségal performed selections from their improvisational 2015 release "Musique de Nuit." Listen to the full show. Apr 6, 2017
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Watch: Percussionist's Mesmerizing Tribute to Philip Glass and Steve Reich
Peter A. Bauer's “80 Years in 80 Bars” attempts to capture the minimalist essence of the two composers' work. Apr 5, 2017
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Brooklyn Youth Chorus' Wildly Energetic 'Black Mountain Songs'
Brooklyn Youth Chorus' first solo album, "Black Mountain Songs," gives off waves of energy. The National's Bryce Dessner and Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry curated the music. Apr 3, 2017
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Watch: Composer John Zorn's Game Piece 'Cobra' and a Glimpse of Experimental New York
Watch Zorn lead a Cobra rehearsal in a clip from Derek Bailey's 1992 documentary On the Edge: Improvisation in Music. Mar 31, 2017
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Watch: Brooklyn Youth Chorus' 'Black Mountain Songs' Release Party
Watch the release party for Brooklyn Youth Chorus' 'Black Mountain Songs,' featuring Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry. Mar 30, 2017
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Listen: Next Look at 'Silent Voices' With Brooklyn Youth Chorus and ICE
In January, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus offered an early listen to their "Silent Voices" project, which gives voice to those who have been silenced by social and political circumstances. Mar 29, 2017
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Watch: 'Saturn' from Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner and Nico Muhly's 'Planetarium'
Sufjan Stevens, The National's Bryce Dessner and composer Nico Muhly will soon release an album version of their solar-system inspired song cycle. Watch the video for 'Saturn' today. Mar 27, 2017
