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Tired of the symphonic equivalent to the same old Chinese takeout? Try an alternative musical dish: Estonian-born conductor Paavo Jarvi. Only 40 years old, Jarvi has already become on... (episode)
Our old friends the Ying Quartet return to the studio today to talk about their newest addition to the "No Boundaries" series at Symphony Space. This time, they’re premiering a new pi... (episode)
When you hear Maxim Vengerov play the violin, his assurance and virtuosity make it seem like he's a much older man. Well, he has been playing for 25 years, but that now makes him 29 y... (episode)
For decades, India tabla player Zakir Hussein has been at the forefront of the world music scene. He was a pioneer in the fusing of Eastern and Western music with groups such as Diga ... (episode)
Over the last decade, trumpeter Dave Douglas has become one of the leading voices in modern jazz. A regular on the downtown scene, he has reached beyond jazz and has infused elements ... (episode)
Primarily known as a cabaret singer, Ute Lemper has conquered many different genres of music. She has performed with top orchestra around the world, in smaller cabaret settings and ev... (episode)
On Saturday night, WNYC presents a live broadcast of the Kirov Orchestra's concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Today, we hear what its colorful conductor, Valery Ger... (episode)
California-based composer John Adams is one of the most frequently performed living American composers. However, many performances of his music are done on the West Coast and New York... (episode)
When she was told that no one had ever made a living as a solo percussionist, Evelyn Glennie ignored those warnings and proved them wrong. She then proceeded to become highly successf... (episode)
At the young age of 26, Russian pianist Konstantin Lifschitz has already accomplished many things that older musicians dream of. As a child prodigy he performed in Russia's most stori... (episode)