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Nadia Sirota, WNYC Overnight Music Host
In many ways, my generation, born a solid decade or so post-Stonewall, has had a rather easy go of it in regards to gay rights; gay and lesbian public figures are plentiful, and one risks almost nothing in coming out to colleagues or friends save hearty congratulations and an excuse [...]

Dafnis Prieto’s “Sueno de Amor” with singer Venissa Santi and Si O Si.

Tibetan-born vocalist Yungchen Lhamo improvises live in the studio.

Paola Prestini’s “Spell” for clarinet, cello, vibes and prerecorded electronics.

Ezequiel Vinao’s “Three Versions of a Dream” (After a Reading of Borges) for WNYC Evening Music host David Garland and Overnight Music host Haleh Abghari.

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WNYC’s Overnight Music Host Nadia Sirota joins Terrance McKnight to celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Elliott Carter during Evening Music on December 11th.

Nadia Sirota

As further testament to her commitment to New Music, Overnight Music host and violist Nadia Sirota has permanently marked herself with a Modernism—and Elliott Carter—related tattoo. Nadia explains: “Back in Vienna [...]

Guest Blog by WNYC’s Aaron Cohen
Le Marche is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. I had the great pleasure of spending a week there in early August with author & journalist Fred Plotkin. Fred’s three great areas of expertise are Italy, food, and opera, and many people know him through his books, articles and [...]

Paquito D’Rivera

WNYC has a special musical offering, “Sonidos Latinos,” recorded live at the Caramoor International Music Festival and hosted by WNYC’s own Terrance McKnight. From a world premiere by Paquito D’Rivera to an incredible array of traditional and new music from Venezuela, “Sonidos Latinos” brings to light the soulful, complex, and danceable music from many [...]

photo by Steve J. Sherman

Robert Bass, beloved music director of the Collegiate Chorale for 28 years, passed away August 25th at his home in Manhattan. His death was caused by complications resulting from his on-going battle with Amyloidosis, a disease which affects around eight people in a million.
Bob was a significant force in the musical [...]

From August 18 through 24, WNYC is bringing back some of our best music specials from the past year during Evening Music. Explore the history of Berlin cabaret through the ears of one of its greatest living proponents, singer Ute Lemper. Hear one of the world’s most unique and valuable ensembles — the Orpheus Chamber [...]