Here, at the WQXR offices, we read about, watch and listen to a lot of classical music. We created The Whole Note as a place to share content that has captivated us from around the web. We hope they will interest you, too, and inspire you to tell us what is capturing your attention in the comments below.
The Mets might not be playoff bound, but at least they can boast that violinist Itzhak Perlman is a fan. He proudly wore an Amazins jersey to perform the national anthem at Citi Field before a Subway Series game. Yankee fans, you can still claim Robert Merrill as one of your own as a consolation. (MLB)
More than 150 conductors were asked to rank their favorite symphonies, and — no surprise here — Beethoven, Mozart and Mahler top the list. (The Guardian)
Who knew that David Bromberg — a guitarist who’s played with Bob Dylan, the Eagles, Willie Nelson and Carly Simon — collected violins, amassing 263 of them? (All Things Considered)
Marin Alsop reflects on her on her 25-year tenure at the Cabrillo Festival as she prepares to step down as music director. (NPR)
Take a sneak peek at New York City’s next big performance and exhibition venue. (Fast Company)
Dallas Opera director Keith Cerny, who we spoke to back in June, explains how his board has managed to give more opportunity to women. (Theater Jones)
David Lang’s 1,000-person choral work, the public domain, is ready for its debut, complete with 26 conductors, megaphones in hand. (The New York Times)
Opera Orlando will present a benefit for the families of victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. (Orlando Weekly)
Composer Ray Lustig is pioneering a new form of music/visual work, the “composagram.” (Q2 Music)