Classical Archive
Jorge Sosa Interview
Host Ale Díaz-Pizarro speaks to Mexican-born, New York-based composer Jorge Sosa about his upcoming opera with White Snake Projects, MONKEY, his work and trajectory, and the place of violence in opera.
Gil Rose Interview
Interview with renowned American conductor Gil Rose and host Ale Díaz-Pizarro, originally broadcast during Saturday Night at the Opera on 7/22/23. Re-broadcast 7/26/23 as part of an extended News & Arts segment.
Katia and Marielle Labèque Interview
An interview with piano duo the Labèque sisters before their performance at the Town Hall April 23, 2023. This performance premiered their group Dream House Quartet, with the sisters working alongside composer-guitarists Bryce Dessner and David Chalmin. Hosted by Melisa Nehrozoglu, the sisters delve into their personal explorations into the realm of New Music with a foundation of classical training at an early age.
Interview with Marianna Mott Newirth
Marianna Mott Newirth, President of the New York Opera Alliance, and host Ale Díaz-Pizarro discuss the future of opera, an upcoming five-borough series for NYOA, and the importance of “making room.”
Jean-Sebastien Bach aux grands orgues francais, Part 4
Historic recordings of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach made by the great French organists of the 20th century, including Louis Vierne, Marcel Dupré, Edouard Commette, Pierre Cochereau, Maurice Duruflé and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier, and Odille Pierre.
Jean-Sebastien Bach aux grands orgues francais, Part 3
Historic recordings of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach made by the great French organists of the 20th century, including Louis Vierne, Marcel Dupré, Edouard Commette, Pierre Cochereau, Maurice Duruflé and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier, and Odille Pierre.
Jean-Sebastien Bach aux grands orgues francais, Part 2
Historic recordings of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach made by the great French organists of the 20th century, including Louis Vierne, Marcel Dupré, Edouard Commette, Pierre Cochereau, Maurice Duruflé and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier, and Odille Pierre.
Jean-Sebastien Bach aux grands orgues francais, Part 1
Historic recordings of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach made by the great French organists of the 20th century, including Louis Vierne, Marcel Dupré, Edouard Commette, Pierre Cochereau, Maurice Duruflé and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier, and Odille Pierre.
Born on Dec 29
Performances by Pablo Casals, who was born on December 29, 1876, and Irma Rogell, who was born on December 29, 1918. Originally aired during BachFest 2016 on 12/29/16.
Bach in the USA in the 1950s, Episode 2
Recordings of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach made in the United States of America between January 1, 1950, and December 31, 1959.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 9
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 8
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 7
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 6
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 5
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 4
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 3
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 2
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 4 Ouvertures, Part 1
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 4 Ouvertures, BWV 1066 - BWV 1069, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 25, 2015.
The 6 Brandenburg Concertos, Part 9
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 6 'Brandenburg' Concertos, BWV 1046 - BWV 1051, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 24, 2015.
The 6 Brandenburg Concertos, Part 8
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 6 'Brandenburg' Concertos, BWV 1046 - BWV 1051, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 24, 2015.
The 6 Brandenburg Concertos, Part 7
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 6 'Brandenburg' Concertos, BWV 1046 - BWV 1051, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 24, 2015.
The 6 Brandenburg Concertos, Part 6
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 6 'Brandenburg' Concertos, BWV 1046 - BWV 1051, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 24, 2015.
The 6 Brandenburg Concertos, Part 5
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 6 'Brandenburg' Concertos, BWV 1046 - BWV 1051, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 24, 2015.
The 6 Brandenburg Concertos, Part 4
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 6 'Brandenburg' Concertos, BWV 1046 - BWV 1051, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 24, 2015.
The 6 Brandenburg Concertos, Part 3
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 6 'Brandenburg' Concertos, BWV 1046 - BWV 1051, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 24, 2015.
The 6 Brandenburg Concertos, Part 2
Teri Noel Towe, WKCR BachFest 2015. The 6 'Brandenburg' Concertos, BWV 1046 - BWV 1051, and all of the alternate versions and reuses thereof. December 24, 2015.
The Christmas Oratorio and the Secular Cantatas, Part 4
This broadcast begins with complete performances of the secular cantatas that provided movements for five of the six Cantatas that make up the Christmas Oratorio. These are followed by the six Cantatas that make up the Christmas Oratorio, each from a different historic recording. Each Cantata is preceded by the original versions of the movements borrowed from secular cantatas.
The Christmas Oratorio and the Secular Cantatas, Part 3
This broadcast begins with complete performances of the secular cantatas that provided movements for five of the six Cantatas that make up the Christmas Oratorio. These are followed by the six Cantatas that make up the Christmas Oratorio, each from a different historic recording. Each Cantata is preceded by the original versions of the movements borrowed from secular cantatas.