Naomi Lewin appears in the following:
For Soprano Cecilia López, a Path to Opera Through Mariachi
Friday, July 11, 2014
It’s not unusual for an opera singer to start out by dabbling in rock music or show tunes. But for the young soprano Cecilia Violetta López, the entrée to singing was Mexican mariachi music.
Why Parks Concerts Are No Picnic for Musicians
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Outdoor summer concerts present many hazards: relentless mosquitoes, noisy airplanes, chatty audiences, and stages baked by the afternoon sun. In this podcast, hear stories from the trenches.
Arias in the Arena: Are Sporting Events Good for Opera?
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Met's Klinghoffer Cancellation Reignites Old Debates
Thursday, June 26, 2014
The Metropolitan Opera's decision last week to drop its HD and radio broadcasts of The Death of Klinghoffer continues to draw strong responses.
When Art and Sensitivity Clash: The 'Klinghoffer' Broadcast Cancellation
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Some have called the Met's decision to cancel broadcasts of the opera The Death of Klinghoffer sensible; others have said it showed a lack of courage of artistic convictions.
In The Tender Land, Copland Confronted Cold War Politics
Monday, June 09, 2014
Aaron Copland's folk opera The Tender Land is a quintessential story of the American heartland. It's also laced with jabs at the McCarthy era, which made initial audiences gasp.
Behind Richard Strauss's Murky Relationship with the Nazis
Thursday, June 05, 2014
As the 150th birthday of Richard Strauss arrives, our latest podcast considers the composer's activities under the Nazi regime, and how his later works should be judged.
Can Cleveland Really Attract the Country's Youngest Orchestra Audience?
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Four years ago, the Cleveland Orchestra saw aging fans as a significant concern and set itself an ambitious goal. Here's how it happened.
Orchestras Move at Adagio Pace in Hiring Black and Latino Musicians
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Only about four percent of American orchestra musicians are black and Latino, a number that has changed little in recent history.
Jessye Norman: A Soprano Who Does it Her Way
Thursday, May 15, 2014
What's Gone Wrong with Encores?
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Encores are a form of spontaneous expression in concerts but to some observers, they are maddeningly routine and uninspired. In this week's Conducting Business, hear how the tradition can be revitalized.
An Operatic Prelude to Mother's Day
Saturday, May 10, 2014
This Saturday at 12:30 pm it's Operavore’s Prelude to Mother's Day, honoring mothers on and off the stage. Diana Damrau, Michael Fabiano, Marilyn Horne and Deborah Voigt talk about their moms.
Orchestras Issue Their Own Recordings: Vanity or Good P.R.?
Thursday, May 08, 2014
Why would the Berlin Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and Daniel Barenboim start their own record labels in this day and age? You won't believe what three experts have to say.
Colorado Symphony Sparks Up a Concert Series for Marijuana Users
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
In a bid to attract a new and younger audience, the Denver-based orchestra has announced "Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series," four marijuana-themed concerts.
The Bard Goes to the Opera
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Nearly 300 operatic works have been based on Shakespeare's plays. Saturday at 12:30 pm, Garry Wills, author of Verdi’s Shakespeare: Two Men of the Theater, discusses the Bard's influence on Verdi.
Ivory Ban Good for Elephants, a Headache for Musicians
Thursday, April 24, 2014
New Federal rules aimed at protecting Africa's endangered elephants are sending shock waves through parts of the music world. Hear why in this podcast.
As Record Store Day Returns, Where Can Classical Buyers Shop?
Thursday, April 17, 2014
J&R has apparently gone the way of Tower Records, HMV, Virgin Megastore, Sam Goody and other brick-and-mortar shops in New York. As Record Store Day returns, here's where classical shoppers can turn.
Are American Orchestras ‘Blatantly Ignoring’ American Music?
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Only a small handful of American works are staples of the orchestra repertoire. Some feel this not just an oversight, but a disgrace.
San Diego Opera Crisis Underscores Need for Fresh Business Models
Thursday, April 03, 2014
When San Diego Opera decided suddenly to fold after 49 years in business, it declined to consider alternative business models to stay afloat, according to the city's leading music and arts critic.
The Greene Space
WQXR Presents the Metropolitan Opera National Council Award Winners
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
7:00 PM
Hear tomorrow's opera stars today! Meet the 2014 winners, straight from the Grand Finals concert on the Met stage, in their first New York performances as winners. Watch live video webcast at 7pm ET.
