Young Artists Showcase

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

Encore: Abeo Quartet at La Jolla SummerFest

Host Emi Ferguson shares performances from the Abeo Quartet, the fellowship quartet in residence at La Jolla SummerFest. Oct 29, 2025

iPalpiti’s Stellar Alumni

Alexa Smith features performances by iPalpiti’s Stellar Alumni in their 2025 Summer Festival. Oct 22, 2025

Zijian Wei, Winner of the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition

Emi Ferguson features performances from pianist Zijian Wei, the winner of the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition. Oct 15, 2025

In-Studio with Sterling Elliott and Monica Conesa

Lee Koonce presents live in-studio performances by two remarkable young musicians, cellist Sterling Elliott and Soprano Monica Conesa. Oct 8, 2025

Hilton Head Piano Competition 2025 Winners

Host Simone Dinnerstein shares performances by the winners of the 2025 Hilton Head International Adult Piano Competition. Oct 1, 2025

Salon de Virtuosi’s Zitong Wang and Ana Isabella España

Host Lee Koonce features two of Salon de Virtuosi’s talented career grant winners, pianist Zitong Wang and violinist Ana Isabella España. Sep 24, 2025

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