James Bennett II

In 1962, a 7-year-old Yo-Yo Ma performed at a White House benefit concert. Leonard Bernstein introduced the cellist, and reminded us of the transcendent power of the arts.

You already know we're gearing up for a weekend of all-’80s madness. We're wondering — if each “’80s” were your buddies from high school, how are they holding up now? Let's find out.

Madonna and Mozart both ruled the '80s ... depending on the century. Tune in this weekend to WQXR to hear these great '80s classics from the 15th century onward.

Today, as we reflect on Stephen Sondheim's legacy, watch the composer's 2013 visit to WQXR and an awesome tribute from the 2010 Proms.

Pianist James Rhodes plays a favorite Bach prelude, and tells you how you can play it too.

On J.S. Bach's birthday, not just any performance of “Happy Birthday” will do. In our opinion, this fugal arrangement is the best bet.

The Knights are releasing their new album on March 31. Ahead of the release, they have shared an exclusive first listen of their new work, "Ascending Bird."

Spring is Here! In celebration, check out this weird but captivating music video of Spring from Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" featuring violinist Midori Seiler.

Matthew Smith of Nottingham is only 11, but he is a fledgling conductor set to lead a performance of 'Die Fledermaus' next month.

Deborah Borda, who helped revitalize the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is returning to New York and the orchestra she led in the 1990s.

The Avery Fisher Career Grant recipients are some of the finest instrumental talents in the country. Get to know the 2017 recipients and watch some of their outstanding performances.

Handel’s “Giulio Cesare” is priority listening for the ides of March and a great segue to answer the question “what's a castrato?”

Clara Rockmore was a theremin virtuoso who helped define the possibilities of the instrument. Half a century later, her contributions look to be safe in the hands of Carolina Eyck.

Juilliard's Open Classroom begins in late spring, and features classes that appeal to classical newcomers and musicians alike.

Artist Tim Linhart has taken music to new highs, thanks to low temperatures. ICEstruments are fully functional instruments fit for an equally chilly concert hall.

Animator William Liu and pianist Charlie Liu are two brothers whose "Fantasies" series uses emotional music to bring new listeners to classical music.

Aspiring opera singer Eldric Bashful appeared on Good Morning America to sing alongside Pretty Yende. It was a dream come true, even with another surprise reveal.

Davi Oliveira is a construction worker, who also happens to have a gifted voice. Check him out surprising his co-workers with an impromptu performance of "Nessun Dorma."

The Dessoff Choirs dropped by the WQXR studios to share the uplifting music of prodigious French composer Lili Boulanger. 

Piazzolla, Beethoven and Jobim come together over two melodicas, a keyboard, and an accordion. It'll be hard for the Melodica Men to top this one.