Jul 10th, 2008 · The young Canadian violinist's recent Grammy victory was touted by one critic as a "triumph of excellence over hype." Ehnes demonstrates why with a small solo performance of Bach works — the last music session at WNYC's old studios.
Jan 25th, 2008 · In 1971, critics hailed soprano Patricia Brooks' recital debut as groundbreaking. A new CD release provides a rare document of a performer who demonstrated a rare mix of talents.
Sep 12th, 2007 · Seventy-nine-year-old Leon Fleisher was named a Kennedy Center Honoree today. Fleisher was one of the finest pianists of his generation. But then tragedy hit. He suffered a hand injury that changed his career and his life. After years of playing with just one hand, Fleisher is back with both.
Apr 15th, 2007 · Just off Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, a dive bar has become the local watering hole for murderers and tyrants, adulters and virgins, Don Juans and divas. In fact, all of the great characters of grand opera have found a second home in the backroom of Freddy's Bar, where the company Opera on Tap serves up a monthly recital.
Jan 5th, 2007 · Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell gives an intimate and passionate recital of Romantic and Twentieth Century music with former NPR artist in residence, pianist Jeremy Denk. Highlights include the Beethoven Fifth Violin Sonata, Bartok's Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin and Piano and Prokofiev's Five Melodies.
Sep 15th, 2006 · The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis only happens every four years -- and it's wrapping up this weekend. We're down to six finalists, representing some of the most talented players in the world. One of those is 22-year-old Augustin Hadelich. We'll hear a selection from his semifinal recital, performing Wieniawski's Polonaise.
Jul 26th, 2005 · New York native Richard Goode is one of the world's premiere pianists. Creators at Carnegie presents Goode in a solo recital at Carnegie Hall. He performs a program that includes works by Bach and Chopin and Debussy's evocative, impressionist preludes.
Jun 20th, 2005 · Our own adventurous Slate contributor, often labeled "tone-deaf" at various points in her non-singing life, has taken some singing lessons and participated in her first recital.