Brian Wise appears in the following:
Violinists Surrender Their Prized Instruments as Prices Soar
Thursday, February 26, 2015
In the last week, two top violinists got a visit by the Repo Man. Find out what two industry watchers think is behind this.
New York Philharmonic Names Joshua Gersen Assistant Conductor
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Less than three weeks after the New York Philharmonic announced that Alan Gilbert will be leaving the orchestra, another podium-related announcement landed on Wednesday.
Expansion of New York Philharmonic Archives Reveals Colorful Programs of Yore
Monday, February 23, 2015
Concert programs during the first years of the New York Philharmonic often resembled freewheeling variety shows.
Alexandre Desplat Wins Oscar for Best Original Score with 'Budapest'
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Alexandre Desplat won his first Academy Award after eight nominations, taking home the Best Original Score trophy for “The Grand Budapest Hotel."
With Charles Dutoit, Swiss Orchestra Returns After Long Absence
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
In an effort to evoke the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande's storied past—and generate some buzz for its future—the orchestra is on its first U.S. tour since 2003.
Did a Loss of People's Leisure Time Kill RadioShack?
Friday, February 13, 2015
RadioShack was once the place to get speaker wire, headphones, adapters, or even a Realistic-brand stereo system. But how times have changed.
Minnesota Orchestra to Perform Beethoven in Cuba
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Cuba will hear its first American orchestra since President Obama moved to restore diplomatic relations between the countries.
Musical Chairs: Who Will Replace Alan Gilbert at the Philharmonic?
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Alan Gilbert’s surprise announcement has brought an assortment of responses and a reckoning of the challenges the orchestra faces.
Late '60 Minutes' Correspondent Bob Simon on His Love of Opera
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Last year, the late Bob Simon was a guest on WQXR's Operavore show and spoke about his interests in classical music and opera. Listen to the interview.
For Ian Bostridge, Schubert's Winterreise Conjures Politics, Sex and Bob Dylan
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Tenor Ian Bostridge has fused his backgrounds in academia and art song with a new book on Schubert’s Winterreise.
And the Classical Grammy Winners Are...
Sunday, February 08, 2015
Albums featuring two of America’s best-known living composers – both named Adams – won top Grammy Awards in the classical categories.
In Surprise, Alan Gilbert to Leave New York Philharmonic in 2017
Friday, February 06, 2015
The New York Philharmonic said Friday that Alan Gilbert will be resigning from his post as music director in August 2017, after eight years with the ensemble.
American Orchestras Grapple With Lack of Diversity
Friday, February 06, 2015
Just over four percent of their musicians are African-American and Latino and when it comes to orchestra boards and CEOs, the numbers are even starker: only one percent.
Eight Classical Pieces To Help You Zone Out
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
Our colleagues at WNYC's New Tech City podcast are in the midst of "Bored and Brilliant," a week-long challenge to listeners to disconnect from their smart phones.
New York Philharmonic to Collect Fan Photos for 50th Season of Summer Parks Concerts
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the series, which will run from June 17 through 23.
San Francisco Symphony Signs 3-Year Labor Deal
Monday, February 02, 2015
The San Francisco Symphony has reached a new labor agreement with its musicians, less than two years after a strike led to the cancellation of an East Coast tour.
30 Pieces in 30 Days: A Cheat Sheet
Sunday, February 01, 2015
Throughout January, we took 30 pieces from WQXR's year-end Classical Countdown and offered 30 "next step" pieces chosen by experts. Here's the full list.
Why Don’t More Classical Musicians Improvise?
Friday, January 30, 2015
Improvisation is a nearly obsolete art in classical music. But virtuosos used to improvise all the time. This week's episode features two guests who believe it should be kept alive.
Anti-Putin Protester Takes the Stage at Metropolitan Opera
Friday, January 30, 2015
An anti-Vladimir Putin protester who took the stage at the Metropolitan Opera has been at the center of previous political demonstrations.
Carnegie Hall to Mark 125th Anniversary in 2015-16 Season
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Carnegie Hall said Wednesday that it will celebrate its 125th anniversary in its 2015-16 season with the start of a new project to commission 125 new works over the next five years.
