Elliott Forrest appears in the following:
The Dreamer Who Helped Inspire the Dream Act
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
The story of Tereza Lee, a classical pianist, whose struggle to attend college helped inspire Senator Dick Durbin to introduce the Dream Act.
Midday Masterpieces With The Argus Quartet
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Take a respite from your busy work day and hear some of classical music’s best-loved composers performed by rising stars from The Juilliard School.
Listen: The East Coast Chamber Orchestra Live From Central Park
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Listen as the East Coast Chamber Orchestra takes over the Naumburg Bandshell for an evening of Holst, Grieg, Shostakovich, Bach and Diamond.
Listen: Caramoor Opens its Summer Season With a Night of Italian Opera
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Hear Caramoor open its summer season with a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of Bel Canto.
Watch: WQXR Presents the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Winners
Monday, June 12, 2017
At 7 pm on Friday, June 16, watch the Van Cliburn medalists in their first public appearance as winners. WQXR’s Elliott Forrest hosts the evening from The Greene Space.
Midday Masterpieces From Schubert, Bartók and Mendelssohn
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
Take a respite from your busy work day and hear the Bordone Quartet, from Juilliard's honors chamber music program, play works by Schubert, Bartók and Mendelssohn.
Watch: Pianist Drew Petersen Performs Works by Bach, Schumann and Liszt
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Take a break from your busy work day with pianist Drew Petersen performing works by J.S. Bach, Schumann and Liszt.
Meryl Streep Explains Our Fascination with Florence Foster Jenkins
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
WQXR
The stars of the movie 'Florence Foster Jenkins' talked to Elliott Forrest about this infamous tone-deaf opera singer.
Did Gershwin Get His ‘Rhythm’ from African-American Composer William Grant Still?
Thursday, June 09, 2016
WQXR
Tony-nominated musical "Shuffle Along" posits that George Gershwin found one of his most famous themes while watching the original 1921 production. Elliott Forrest investigates.
Alan Silvestri on 'Back to the Future,' 'Forrest Gump' and His Hollywood Break
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The filmmaker Robert Zemeckis has called Alan Silvestri his "creative soulmate" – a fitting description for the composer who has scored his films including "Back to the Future."
Listen: Simone Dinnerstein and Ensemble LPR at the Naumburg Bandshell
Friday, June 26, 2015
Listen to the archived broadcast of Simone Dinnerstein and Ensemble LPR from Central Park, recorded June 30.
Sharon Isbin on Gay Marriage, Bach and Protecting Her Hands
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Sharon Isbin's resume is a long list of groundbreaking firsts. In an interview with WQXR's Elliott Forrest, the guitarist expresses her hope for another first this year.
Renée Fleming Sends Up Opera World in 'Living on Love'
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Soprano Renée Fleming—who has worked in the worlds of opera, indie rock and even a Super Bowl — is opening next week on the Broadway. She spoke with Elliott Forrest backstage.
Where to Find Young Orchestra Audiences? Try a 'Lord of the Rings' Concert
Thursday, April 09, 2015
"For all the talk of the graying classical audience, this enthusiastic crowd was as diverse in age and ethnicity as I've seen in a long time," writes host Elliott Forrest.
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.
The Blurred Lines Between Theft and Artistic Inspiration
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
A trial is underway to determine if the song "Blurred Lines" is actually a rip-off of Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give it Up." But there's a long history of "borrowing" in the music industry.
The Greene Space
WQXR Presents An American in Paris Preview
Monday, February 23, 2015
7:30 PM
Mon, Feb. 23 | Join us in The Greene Space for an exclusive preview of the new production, including cast performances of classics from the beloved score by George and Ira Gershwin.
Enough of Handel's Messiah? Try One by Monty Python's Eric Idle
Monday, December 15, 2014
Eric Idle, the famous member of the absurdist-comedy collective Monty Python, talks with WQXR's Elliott Forrest about his work in comedy and classical music.
On-Demand Video: Jim Gaffigan on Comedy, Parenthood and His Love Affair with Food
Friday, November 07, 2014
As part of the New York Comedy Festival, comedian and author Jim Gaffigan joined us live in conversation with WQXR's Elliott Forrest.
The Greene Space
Jim Gaffigan in Conversation with Elliott Forrest
Thursday, November 6, 2014
7:00 PM
Thurs, Nov. 6 | The New York Comedy Festival and WNYC present a night of conversation with the comedian and author. A live video webcast will be available.
