Violin Sonata No.5, Op24, Spring

Joshua Bell and Emanuel Ax perform "Spring Sonata" by Beethoven @GreeneSpaceNY. On June 7, 2022, friends, colleagues, and family members of WQXR host Bob Sherman gathered in the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space to celebrate his 90th birthday. The evening was filled with music, conversation, and tributes to this long time radio personality. From giving now-world-renowned musicians their radio debut on The Listening Room, hosting the longtime-running popular Young Artists Showcase, and producing the award-winning folk series Woody's Children, Bob Sherman has worked with WQXR for over sixty years to bring exciting programming to your ears. In this special program featuring renowned musicians including Joshua Bell and the Emerson String Quartet, you'll hear composer and former WQXR employee John Corigliano reminisce about the old days at the station, and longtime supporter of The Young Artists Showcase, Terry McGraw, speak about the impact of Bob’s work on young musicians. Watch all of the performances here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW1S0RqJS2bPWTafODnmIj4LUB3riF9RK Discover more at https://www.wqxr.org Follow WQXR on social! - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WQXRClassical/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wqxr_classical/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/WQXR Mark your calendar for upcoming events in The Greene Space: https://www.wqxr.org/events/