WQXR's Artists to Watch
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WQXR Presents "20 For 20": Artists To Watch for the Upcoming Year
Classical music, as an art form, is far from dead. Here are 20 notable musicians and ensembles proving it. Jan 6, 2020
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Sheku Kanneh-Mason
In 2018, the teenaged Sheku Kanneh-Mason became the youngest cellist to crack the UK Top 100. Jan 31, 2019
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Beatrice Rana
A 2018 Classic BRIT Awards nominee for Best Female Artist of the Year, pianist Beatrice Rana is certainly a young artist to keep on any music lover’s radar. Jan 31, 2019
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Davóne Tines
Baritone Davóne Tines uses his musical platform to advance some of the most uncomfortable, albeit necessary, conversations about art and race. Jan 31, 2019
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Elena Urioste
It’s often said that contemporary classical artists need to approach their careers with a degree of flexibility, and violinist Elena Urioste takes that literally. Jan 31, 2019
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JACK Quartet
New music and living composers have become a central part of string quartet JACK Quartet's musical identity — this season alone it performs no fewer than five world premieres. Jan 31, 2019
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The Knights
Chamber ensemble The Knights wants its performances to be as culturally relevant as they are technically sound. Jan 31, 2019
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American Modern Opera Company
What does it really mean to make opera in the 21st century? That’s the question that keeps the American Modern Opera Company up at night, and we should all be grateful for it.. Jan 31, 2019
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Xavier Foley
Bassist and composer Xavier Foley says he is determined to be taken seriously as a bassist on the world stage, and with talent this great, you’d be a fool to bet against him. Jan 31, 2019
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Jess Gillam
Saxophonist Jess Gillam was the first-ever saxophonist to sign with Decca, and already runs her own festival. Jan 31, 2019
