WQXR Presents "20 For 20": Nicolas Namoradze Named an Artist To Watch
Today, WQXR proudly introduces their “20 for 20,” including pianist Nicolas Namoradze. From Afghanistan to Iceland, via South Korea, Bulgaria, and our very own New York City, these are 20 singers, instrumentalists, ensembles, and conductors who are redefining what classical music can be, and doing so in diverse and thrilling ways.
WQXR Presents "19 for 19": Artists to Watch in the Upcoming Year
Contrary to the misguided and musty reputation often bestowed upon classical music, this art form is very much alive — and in the hands of many talented and creative musicians ushering it forward. That’s why WQXR is kicking off 2019 by introducing “19 for 19,” a group of artists we love that includes long-time heroes, established favorites and newcomers set for stardom.
WQXR: The Shanghai Quartet Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary
Join us on Facebook Live for Midday Masterpieces, featuring the Shanghai Quartet.
WQXR: Yeethoven - Great Minds Think Alike: Kanye West vs. Beethoven
After the success of 2016’s Yeethoven composer and arranger Johan and conductor Yuga Cohler have returned for Yeethoven II, a concert focused on the similarities between the artistry of Kanye West and Ludwig van Beethoven. Besides just having a great name — who wouldn’t want to explore the limits of that wondrous portmanteau — the creators of the project see it as a way to explore the ways in which artists at the top of their game can have a deep impact on the culture beyond their musical influence.
WQXR: The Cliburn Winners' First Public Appearance
The winners of this year’s edition 선우예권 - Yekwon Sunwoo, Kenneth Broberg and Daniel Hsu come to The Greene Space at WNYC/WQXR for their first public appearance as winners. WQXR’s Elliott Forrest hosts this special evening of music and conversation.
WQXR: Ethan Hawke Cameos in Pianist Bruce Levingston's Philip Glass Survey
Bruce Levingston, no stranger to the music of Philip Glass, has finally issued an in-depth, two-disc survey of Glass's piano music, and the result is a surprisingly passionate and spontaneous portrait of the composer. Dreaming Awake (Sono Luminus) is a boldly individual approach to the keyboard works of an American master.
WQXR: Bite-Sized Bytes: Ray Lustig Composing in 15 Seconds
What would you do with 15 seconds? For composer Ray Lustig, it's the perfect amount of time to set up a low-stakes creative lab and ongoing audio-visual experiment. He explains below the inspiration behind his 15-second Instagram compositions, dubbed "composagrams," and how they feed his artistic growth.
WQXR: Album of the Week - Exiles' Cafe
Pianist Lara Downes Finds Links Among Exile Composers