Elliott Forrest

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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Meryl Streep Explains Our Fascination with Florence Foster Jenkins

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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The stars of the movie 'Florence Foster Jenkins' talked to Elliott Forrest about this infamous tone-deaf opera singer. 

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Did Gershwin Get His ‘Rhythm’ from African-American Composer William Grant Still?

Thursday, June 09, 2016

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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.
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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."
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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. 

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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. 

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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.