Gateways Radio
Sundays at 12:00-1:00 pm on WXXO-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, WXXO-FM/HD1 and online at wxxiclassical.org
Gateways Radio is a 13-episode series of 1-hour programs produced by the Gateways Music festival in partnership with WXXI, and distributed nationally by WFMT Radio Network. Hosted by bassoonist Garrett McQueen, Gateways Radio features exceptional compositions and performances that celebrate the Gateways Music Festival's mission of connecting and supporting classical musicians of African descent, and serving as a source of inspiration, enlightenment and engagement for communities - especially communities underrepresented in classical music.
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Margaret Bonds was the first Black soloist to appear with the CSO in 1933. Learn five more facts about Margaret Bonds here. -
Spirituals, Bach and a Sunday Symphony -
July listings for Gateways Radio -
Join us for the 13-week season of music from the Gateways Music Festival on Gateways Radio, Saturdays at 11am -
The Gateways Music Festival returns to Carnegie Hall with conductor Anthony Parnther and mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, premiering a setting of five spirituals composed by Damien Sneed. -
Merriweather is Director of the New York Philharmonic Chorus and Music Director of New York City’s The Dessoff Choirs, known for their performances of great choral works from the pre-Baroque era through the 21st century. -
Listen to Adolphus Hailstork talk about his composition, and his connection to Nashville. -
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In recognition of Black Music Month, WXXI Classical presents an encore of the 13 part series Gateways Radio with host Garrett McQueen -
The Eastman School of Music's Sibley Library houses the R. Nathaniel Dett Collection of printed scores composed or arranged by Nathaniel Dett, manuscripts, ephemera, programs and other printed works from Dett's personal library. Dett graduated from Oberlin Concervatory in 1908 and in 1932 earned his MMus degree from the Eastman School of Music. Learn more about R. Nathanie Dett.
