Thomas Hampson
The music of Gustav Mahler—who was born 150 years ago and died a century ago—is the centerpiece of Hampson’s 2010-11 season. Hampson will perform Mahler’s music in 50 recital and concert programs with...
View ArticleVixen on Varick
Mr. Gilbert has made the idea of bringing opera to the symphonic stage a central part of his artistic vision at the Philharmonic. Mr. Fitch and Ms. Armitage will join him in exploring how,...
View ArticleA Day With The Knights
Location: The Greene Space 09/18/2011 $20 Includes light snacks and beverages
View ArticleWQXR presents the Emerson String Quartet
The acclaimed Emerson String Quartet held a very special afternoon concert and conversation, hosted by WQXR’s Jeff Spurgeon.The nine-time Grammy award-winning quartet celebrated its 35th anniversary...
View ArticleAn Evening With The Knights
One of New York’s most innovative and acclaimed new chamber orchestras, The Knights conclude their stay as WQXR’s ensemble-in-residence with a live performance in The Greene Space. Hosted by Jeff...
View ArticleLeif Ove Andsnes: The Beethoven Journey
Hailed by The New York Times as “a pianist of magisterial elegance, power and insight,” Leif Ove Andsnes has embarked on a major multi-season project to perform and record the complete Beethoven piano...
View ArticleWQXR Presents: Nicola Benedetti with Special Guest Howard Shore
Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti is an international sensation at just 25 years old. Her new album, "The Silver Violin" – celebrating film music of composers from the 1930s to today – has been...
View ArticleWQXR Presents András Schiff on Bach
In what promises to be a brilliant and profound exploration of a composer who has long been central to Schiff’s artistry, the pianist will perform music by Bach and others, demonstrating the...
View ArticleAndrás Schiff plays Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D minor, presented...
During his recent visit to The Greene Space, András Schiff joined WQXR host Jeff Spurgeon to discuss and perform the music of J.S. Bach — a composer who has long been central to the Hungarian pianist's...
View ArticleWQXR Presents the Emerson String Quartet
Join the Emerson Quartet in The Greene Space, in their final public New York City appearance with cellist David Finckel, as they discuss their legacy and plans for the future. The quartet will perform...
View ArticleWQXR Presents The Canadian Brass: Christmas Time is Here
The festive program features arrangements of music by Vince Guaraldi and Luther Henderson as well as traditional favorites from A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Rudolph the...
View ArticleOn-Demand Video: 2014 Gilmore Artist Rafał Blechacz Performs Live in The...
On January 8, 2014, Polish pianist Rafał Blechacz was named the recipient of the prestigious Gilmore Artist Award, one of the classical music world's most distinguished honors and one given only every...
View ArticleMaster Class: Pianist Angela Hewitt + Third Street Music School Settlement
Ms. Hewitt has been hailed “the pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time” (The Guardian), and her 11-year project recording all the major Bach keyboard works has been described as “one of the record...
View ArticleOn-Demand Video: WQXR Presents Welcome, Berliner Philharmoniker
In advance of Berliner Philharmoniker's kick-off to the new season at Carnegie Hall, WQXR hosted an exclusive event in The Greene Space Sept. 30 featuring special previews and a performance by the...
View ArticleA Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama
The story will be brought to life by a cast lead by stage and screen actor Mark Linn-Baker (Broadway's You Can't Take it With You) as Scrooge; Jefferson Mays, Tony Award-winning star of Broadway's A...
View ArticleWQXR Presents Christmas with the King’s Singers
In an exclusive New York appearance, this male sextet — consummate entertainers with a delightfully British wit — perform timeless carols, Christmas classics and new arrangements in their impeccable...
View Article