WQXR's Whole Note
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Looking Back at Levine's Legacy
Peruse a timeline of milestones of James Levine's tenure at the Met; Valery Gergiev leads a concert in Syria; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 6, 2016
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A Milestone for a New York Icon
Commemorating Carnegie, a landmark for all New Yorkers; watch a woman squeeze 50 classical music puns into two minutes; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 5, 2016
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Reasons for Lincoln Center Leader's Exit Leak Out
The circumstances surrounding Jed Bernstein's quick departure as president of Lincoln Center become clearer; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 4, 2016
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Marian Anderson to Appear on the $5 Bill
The great contralto will become the only artist to be depicted on a U.S. bill; a cast change at the WNO's Ring; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 3, 2016
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New York Opera Fest Shines Light on City's Smaller Companies
A new opera festival promotes NYC's other opera companies and honors one of our own; the creators of 'JFK' talk to Studio 360; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 2, 2016
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A Robert Shaw Centennial Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Robert Shaw is feted by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Carnegie Hall; further details about the Steve Jobs opera; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 29, 2016
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Resurrected New York City Opera Revives an American Work
After 19 years, an American Opera gets its second viewing; Gael Garcia Bernal on Gustavo Dudamel; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 28, 2016
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A Birthday for 'Für Elise'
On this day 206 years ago, Beethoven wrote "Fur Elise"; additional candidates to fill James Levine's role at the Met; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 27, 2016
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Esa-Pekka Salonen Will Replace Levine in Met Orchestra Series
The Met fills holes left by James Levine's retirement; Symphomania gets an encore; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 26, 2016
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3 Figures Behind This Year's 21st Century Music Marathon
Sampling 21st century music for the 21st century orchestra; clarinetist Anthony McGill joins us on air and in person; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 25, 2016