WQXR's Whole Note
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Remembering Morley Safer and His Friendly Rapport with Musicians
Morley Safer, who died on Thursday, memorably captured classical music for TV; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 20, 2016
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Tips for a Musical Summer Season
With Memorial Day around the corner, let WQXR help make sure your summer is full of music; Sofia Coppola turns to opera; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 19, 2016
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Itzhak Perlman Cancels Raleigh Concert Over 'Bathroom Bill'
The eminent violinist Izthak Perlman spoke to WQXR about his decision to cancel his appearance North Carolina Symphony, and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 18, 2016
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Legendary Double Bassist Goes Out on Her Own Terms
Remembering Jane Little, who played bass for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for 71 years; Erik Satie's 150th birthday; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 17, 2016
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Eurovision Winner Continues Legacy of Mixing Ukrainian Music with Politics
The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest winner follows a line of Ukrainian musicians who inserted politics into their works; celebrating Liberace's birthday; and more in WQXR's Whole Note. May 16, 2016
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Fear of 13 and Other Superstitions Embedded in Compositions
Find out which composer was terrified of the number 13; preview the Ojai Festival with this year's director, Peter Sellars; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 13, 2016
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Orchestrating 'Meet the Composer' Season 3
Fresh off its Peabody Award, 'Meet the Composer' prepares for season three; the Met Opera relives last season in seconds; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 12, 2016
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Imagining a Composer's Political Struggle
A windfall of new literature about Shostakovich; Irving Berlin's birthday; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 11, 2016
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A Babbitt Centennial
Celebrating Milton Babbitt's 100th birthday; the Los Angeles Phil's virtual reality project wins a real award; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 10, 2016
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The Top Moonlighters Are Crowned
The winners of WQXR's Classical Moonlighters Competition are named; James Levine leads his final Met opera as music director; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 9, 2016