Carnegie Hall and WQXR Present the 14th Season of Carnegie Hall Live

Live concert broadcast series kicks off with Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night concert on October 8 and continues through April 2025 on WQXR 105.9 FM in New York, public radio stations nationwide, and at WQXR.org

Hosted by WQXR’s Jeff Spurgeon and WNYC’s John Schaefer

(New York, NY, September 30, 2024) — WQXR and Carnegie Hall are proud to announce the schedule for the 2024-2025 season of Carnegie Hall Live, a series of live concert radio broadcasts, hosted by WQXR’s Jeff Spurgeon and WNYC’s John Schaefer. 

The season kicks off on Tuesday October 8 at 7pm with Carnegie Hall’s Opening Night Gala performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Gustavo Dudamel conducts Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Ginastera’s Estancia, featuring pianist Lang Lang and baritone Gustavo Castillo.

Additional season highlights include the Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by Kirill Petrenko (November 18, 2024); the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra with its next chief conductor Klaus Mäkelä, joined by soloist Lisa Batiashvili (November 22, 2024); an evening of French Baroque music from Les Arts Florissants (January 28, 2025), conducted by William Christie in celebration of his 80th birthday; and Anthony Parnther conducting the Gateways Festival Orchestra, featuring mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges (April 27, 2025).

The season also features three Carnegie Hall Live debuts, including conductor Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic (December 4, 2024); a solo recital from pianist Igor Levit, featuring the work of Bach, Brahms and Beethoven (January 12, 2025); and the London Symphony Orchestra, led by Sir Antonio Pappano with pianist Yunchan Lim (March 6, 2025).

Carnegie Hall Live broadcasts live on New York’s only all-classical music station, WQXR FM, and on demand at wqxr.org, and carnegiehall.org/wqxr. In addition, the series airs on public radio stations across the country throughout the year. The full WQXR broadcast schedule is listed below.

“We’re thrilled to reunite with Carnegie Hall for another season of incredible concert broadcasts,” said Ed Yim, Chief Content Officer, WQXR. “At WQXR, we’re committed to extending the musical riches of New York City to listeners here and around the globe on air and online. This season is sure to delight audiences who may not be able to encounter these talented musicians in person.”               

“We are thrilled to be able to share this remarkable line-up of artists and ensembles through the Carnegie Hall Live series,” said Clive Gillinson, Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall. “We want to thank WQXR for this wonderful ongoing partnership, and for playing such a central role in helping Carnegie Hall reach beyond its walls, ensuring that listeners everywhere can enjoy these extraordinary performances.”

UPCOMING LIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE

BRUCKNER Symphony No. 5

G. MAHLER Symphony No. 6

About Carnegie Hall
Since it opened in 1891, Carnegie Hall has set the international standard for musical excellence as the aspirational destination for the world’s finest artists. From Tchaikovsky, Dvorák, Mahler, and Bartók to George Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Judy Garland, and The Beatles, music-making by a long list of artists representing the best of every genre has filled Carnegie Hall over the years. The Hall’s unique history has grown out of its stunning acoustics, the beauty of its three concert halls, and its location in New York City, where it has played a central role in helping to elevate the city into one of the world’s great cultural capitals.

Carnegie Hall presents a wide range of performances each season on its three stages—the renowned Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, intimate Weill Recital Hall, and innovative Zankel Hall—including concert series curated by acclaimed artists and composers; citywide festivals featuring collaborations with leading NYC cultural institutions; orchestral performances, chamber music, new music concerts, and recitals; and the best in jazz, global, and popular music.

Complementing these performance activities, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute creates wide-reaching music education and social impact programs that annually serve more than 800,000 people in the New York City area, nationally, and internationally. These programs play a central role in delivering on Carnegie Hall’s commitment to making great music accessible to as many people as possible.

Earlier this year, Carnegie Hall in partnership with WQXR launched If This Hall Could Talk, a new eight-episode podcast series that delves into stories of great performances and the shaping of American culture as witnessed at the legendary venue throughout its 130+ year history. Hosted by celebrated Broadway actress/vocalist Jessica Vosk, each episode centers on a unique object drawn from the collection of Carnegie Hall’s Rose Archives—from Benny Goodman’s clarinet and Ella Fitzgerald’s glasses to a ticket from Carnegie Hall’s first Opening Night in 1891 and beyond.  

For more information, please visit https://www.wqxr.org/shows/carnegie/about/. 

About WQXR
WQXR is New York City’s only all-classical music station, immersing listeners in the city’s rich musical life on-air at 105.9FM, online at WQXR.org, and in the community through live events and performances. An essential partner to the city’s musical and cultural organizations, WQXR presents new and archival classical recordings and performances from New York City’s esteemed performance venues. Signature programs include Carnegie Hall Live, Metropolitan Opera Saturday Matinee Broadcasts, New York Philharmonic This Week, New York in Concert, the Young Artists Showcase, as well as limited edition podcasts including The Open Ears Project, Made in New York: the NY Philharmonic Story, Every Voice with Terrance McKnight, Helga, and Aria Code, a joint project with the Metropolitan Opera. As a public media station, WQXR is supported through the generosity of its members, donors, and sponsors, making classical music relevant, accessible and inspiring for all.