Aspen Music Festival and School
From the Top returns to the Aspen Music Festival and School to celebrate the young musicians who gather there to study and perform during the summer. A pianist who’s just twelve years old performs the...
View Article38th Anniversary Showcase with Gil and Orli Shaham
Before Gil and Orli Shaham became internationally known performers, they were budding talents on the Young Artists Showcase. We’re thrilled to welcome the brother and sister Shaham team back to the...
View ArticleWhere Are They Now?
This week’s special “Where Are They Now?” episode traces the lives of five different From the Top alums to learn how these young artists are negotiating their lives in their twenties. One alumni guest...
View ArticleIn-Studio: Marc-André Hamelin and the Composer-Pianist Tradition
Few would argue that Marc-André Hamelin is one of today's most prolific, technically meticulous and programmatically adventurous pianists. His discography includes more than 70 albums for the...
View ArticlePaul Burch Performs Live, Pays Tribute to a Country Music Legend
Singer-songwriter Paul Burch talks about his new album "Meridian Rising," an original concept album based on the life of American country music legend Jimmie Rodgers. Rodgers paved the way for artists...
View ArticleSibling Musicians Jill and Matthew Barber Perform Live
Award-winning Canadian musicians and siblings Matthew Barber and Jill Barber talk about their first ever collaboration, “The Family Album” and perform live in our studio. The LP includes five original...
View ArticleMargaret Glaspy Takes Control
Margaret Glaspy just released her first album, “Emotions and Math,” which she wrote, performed, and produced herself. The gritty rock songs she writes now are a far cry from the Texas-style fiddle...
View ArticleAs The World Burns - Snap Special
When the world around you is burning, where do you look for relief?Performed live by Josh Healey at Snap LIVE!Music composed by Alex Mandel and performed by Alex Mandel, Tim Frick, and David Brandt
View ArticleJanelle Monáe, Back from the Future
Before becoming a movie star, playing with Prince, and singing “Happy Birthday” to one of the first daughters, Janelle Monáe came to our attention with her sci-fi funk persona. On her breakout record...
View ArticleJacob Collier Live In-Studio
Jacob Collier racked up millions of views on YouTube with his intricate, multi-instrumental covers of classics like “Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing” by Stevie Wonder and “Pure Imagination” from “Willy...
View ArticleThe Orchestra Unbound
Tune in at 9pm Wednesday to hear this week’s program featuring performances from last summer’s National Orchestral Institute, an annual intensive held at the University of Maryland. Every summer since...
View ArticleThe Show Must Go On
The other day I was seated on the #5 bus in Manhattan as it was ensnared in the epic traffic jam that is now part of life in New York in the shadow of the Trump Tower. I’d read every word of the...
View ArticleBonus Weekend Podcast: Elvis Costello, Marcus Roberts, Kiran Ahluwalia
This past Wednesday, five-time Grammy winning country musician Marty Stuart joined us in studio to talk about his latest album, “Way Out West,” and also to perform a song live! For this week’s Bonus...
View Article2017 Avery Fisher Career Grant Winners
Tune in Wednesday at 9pm for selections from the Avery Fisher Career Grant awards concert recorded this past March in The Greene Space. The program features the 2017 honorees, including violinists Chad...
View ArticleTank and the Bangas Play Live
After winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest earlier this year, Tank and the Bangas went viral. The overnight success was well-deserved for the group that’s been performing together since 2011. In a unanimous...
View ArticleFall 2017: Classical Music Events You Should Not Miss This Season
Is there any such thing as a typical classical concert anymore?They're there, with the New York Philharmonic celebrating its deceased music director Leonard Bernstein, and Carnegie Hall importing the...
View ArticleConcert Artists Guild Winners
This week, the Young Artists Showcase presents the three winners of the 2017 Victor Elmaleh Competition from Concert Artists Guild. The artist laureates include the Argus Quartet, pianist Dominic...
View ArticleWatch: Café Tacvba Plays 'Futuro' (Live in Studio)
Mexico City's arena rockers Café Tacvba have played it all: techno-folk garage rock, pop, ambient electronica, instrumental music, even collaborated with Kronos Quartet – but they’ve been quiet for the...
View ArticleWQXR Family Concert: The Pirates of Penzance
Join us for a special all-kids production of "The Pirates of Penzance,” Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular operetta. Performed by the Amore Opera, this version is presented in full production in a...
View ArticleSabotaging American Democracy, Jim Gaffigan's 'Noble Ape', College's...
Jeff Pegues investigates the steps taken by the Kremlin to tamper with American voter databases and how election systems in states across the country are being shored up ahead of the 2018 midterm...
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Eilen Jewell Performs the Blues
Singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell performs with her 4-piece band in-studio.On July 17 Eilen Jewell and her band are performing at The Bell House in Brooklyn (149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215).This segment...
View ArticleJournalism Under Trump, The Resurgence of Mead, 'Please Explain'...
Michael Massing discusses how journalism is being challenged under the Trump administration. Ashley Fure and César Alvarez talk about creating her most recent composition, "The Force of Things."...
View ArticleThe Force of Things, a Musical Composition
Compose Ashley Fure and co-director César Alvarez will discuss their work, "The Force of Things,” composed with Adam Fure. It is part of the Mostly Mozart Festival and will be performed from August...
View ArticleKelela Reinvents R. & B., and Sally Yates Gets Fired
When the acting Attorney General Sally Yates wouldn’t defend the so-called Muslim travel ban, she was promptly sacked—“before it was fashionable to be fired by Donald Trump,” Jeffrey Toobin says....
View ArticleKelela Reinvents R&B
Kelela—born Kelela Mizanekristos, the child of Ethiopian immigrants living near Washington, D.C.—is one of a number of younger artists, like Solange and Blood Orange, who are reinventing R. & B....
View ArticleIn the Midterms, White Supremacy Is Running for Office
While the big story going into the midterm elections has been the possibility of a “blue wave”—an upsurge of Democratic progressives, including a high number of women and minority candidates—the...
View ArticleKelela Reinvents R. & B., and Sally Yates Gets Fired
When the acting Attorney General Sally Yates wouldn’t defend the so-called Muslim travel ban, she was promptly sacked—“before it was fashionable to be fired” in the Trump Administration, Jeffrey Toobin...
View ArticleRegina Spektor
Regina Spektor joins us to discuss her upcoming series of shows, “Regina Spektor: Live on Broadway,” and perform live in-studio."Regina Spektor: Live on Broadway" will run at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre...
View ArticleCarly Rae Jepsen Talks with Amanda Petrusich
“I can remember, even four months after [“Call Me Maybe” ’s] release, being claimed in the press as a one-hit wonder,” Carly Rae Jepsen says. “Isn’t it too soon to decide that? Give me a chance!” The...
View ArticleCarly Rae Jepsen Talks with Amanda Petrusich
“I can remember, even four months after [“Call Me Maybe” ’s] release, being claimed in the press as a one-hit wonder,” Carly Rae Jepsen says. “Isn’t it too soon to decide that? Give me a chance!” The...
View ArticleKimbra Performs Live!
Kimbra joins us to talk about her career and show for the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival on August 2, and perform live.
View ArticleBon Iver Live at The New Yorker Festival
In the winter of 2007, a songwriter by the name of Justin Vernon returned to the Wisconsin woods, not far from where he grew up. Just a few months later, he emerged with “For Emma, Forever Ago”—his...
View ArticleBon Iver Live at The New Yorker Festival
In the winter of 2007, a songwriter by the name of Justin Vernon returned to the Wisconsin woods, not far from where he grew up. Just a few months later, he emerged with “For Emma, Forever Ago”—his...
View ArticleGet Lit: Jensen McRae Performs
We air highlights from our conversation with singer-songwriter Jensen McRae, as well as two exclusive performances, from our October Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Missed the event? Watch it...
View ArticleBon Iver Live at The New Yorker Festival
In the winter of 2007, a songwriter by the name of Justin Vernon returned to the Wisconsin woods, not far from where he grew up. Just a few months later, he emerged with “For Emma, Forever Ago”—his...
View ArticleBon Iver Live at the New Yorker Festival
In the winter of 2007, a songwriter by the name of Justin Vernon returned to the Wisconsin woods, not far from where he grew up. Just a few months later, he emerged with “For Emma, Forever Ago”—his...
View ArticleGet Lit: Madison McFerrin Performs
We air highlights from our July Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event. Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin joined us for an interview and two special performances. Missed the...
View ArticleGet Lit with All Of It: Shaina Taub Performs
We air highlights from the musical portion our Get Lit with All Of It May book club event with author Hernan Diaz, which took place in the Greene Space on June 1! We were also joined by Shaina Taub,...
View ArticleGet Lit Special Performance: Jensen McRae
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 2, 2020] We air highlights from our conversation with singer-songwriter Jensen McRae, as well as two exclusive performances, from our October Get Lit with All Of It book club...
View ArticleEditorial Board: Congestion Pricing; Audiences for Live Shows; Campus Life...
On today's show:The Brian Lehrer Show debuts a new occasional series we’re calling the Brian Lehrer Show Editorial Board. First up, Nicole Gelinas, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a...
View ArticleConversations with Members of Our Native Daughters, October's Get Lit with...
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2021] Canadian roots musician Allison Russell has been a member of several bands, including Po’ Girls, Birds of Chicago, and Our Native Daughters alongside Rhiannon...
View ArticleGet Lit with All Of It: Laurie Anderson Performs
Multi-media artist Laurie Anderson joined as the musical guest at our October Get Lit, with her friend, author A.M. Homes. Anderson discussed her career and performed improvised works based on Homes's...
View ArticleThe Singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun on Gospel and Tracy Chapman
The singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun recently released her fourth album, called “Proof of Life.” Raised near Phoenix, Oladokun had aspirations of becoming a preacher before turning to music in earnest....
View ArticleSinger-songwriter Joy Oladokun, Plus Bryan Washington
The singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun recently released her fourth album, called “Proof of Life.” Raised near Phoenix, Oladokun had aspirations of becoming a preacher before turning to music in earnest....
View ArticleGet Lit Performance: Rosanne Cash
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2023] We air highlights from the second half of our live Get Lit with All Of It event, featuring an interview and performances from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter...
View ArticleGet Lit Performance: Laurie Anderson
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2022] Multi-media artist Laurie Anderson joined as the musical guest at our October Get Lit, with her friend, author A.M. Homes. Anderson discussed her career and...
View ArticleGet Lit with Stacy Schiff, Rosanne Cash, A.M. Homes and Laurie Anderson
For transcripts, see individual segment pages.[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2023] We air highlights from our live Get Lit with All Of It event with Pulitzer Prize winning biographer Stacy Schiff. She...
View ArticleMadison McFerrin's Special 'Get Lit' Performances
[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 6, 2021] We air highlights from our July 2021 Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event. Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin joined us for an interview and...
View ArticleBillie Marten's Valentine Blues for Public Song Project 2024
All this week, as part of the launch of the 2024 Public Song Project, we're debuting contributions from professional musicians and friends of WNYC. For Valentine's Day, Billie Marten shares a song of...
View ArticleAmerican Patchwork Quartet and the Public Song Project
American Patchwork Quartet is a new musical group that seeks to highlight the immigrant histories of American roots music. Their debut album features American folk songs and standards blended with...
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