Young Artists Showcase

Performances from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Lee Koonce shares performances from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music’s Concerto Competition winners’ concerts and Honors Recital Series. Dec 17, 2025

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents: Bard Conservatory of Music

Host Alexa Smith features singers from Bard Conservatory of Music’s graduate vocal arts program in a concert sponsored by the Gerda Lissner Foundation. Dec 10, 2025

Encore: Ravinia Steans Music Institute Part 1

On this edition of the McGraw Family’s Young Artists Showcase, host Alexa Smith features performances from the Ravinia Steans Music Institute. Dec 6, 2025

In-Studio with guitarist Plínio Fernandes

Classical guitarist Plínio Fernandes joins host Alexa Smith in the WQXR studio to share a program of music from Assad, Villa Lobos, and more. Nov 26, 2025

Winners of the 2025 ARD International Music Competition

Host Simone Dinnerstein pairs winning performances from the 2025 ARD International Music Competition with live in-studio performances from local winners. Nov 19, 2025

Encore: Cohda Quartet at La Jolla SummerFest

Host Emi Ferguson shares performances from the Cohda Quartet, made up of four fellowship artists at La Jolla SummerFest. Nov 15, 2025

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Presents: Mannes School of Music

Join host Alexa Smith for the first of three concerts sponsored by the Gerda Lissner Foundation this year, featuring singers from the Mannes School of Music’s Opera Program. Nov 5, 2025