WQXR's Whole Note
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Dearly Beloved, Pop Icon Prince Dies at 57
Remembering Prince, who created work on an operatic scale; celebrating Menuhin's and Shakespeare's anniversaries; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 21, 2016
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Preparing a Musical Seder
A list of music for the first night of Passover; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 21, 2016
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A Short History of WQXR's Peabody Awards
From newspaper strikes to cutting-edge composers, a look at WQXR's history with the Peabodys; a tenor loses his soprano; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 20, 2016
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Henry Threadgill Wins the Pulitzer Prize for Music
The composer/improvisor is honored for "In for a Penny, In for a Pound;" with the 2016 Pulitzers set, the Peabody's are up next; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 19, 2016
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Speculation Begins on Levine's Successor at the Met
Who will be the next music director of the Met; a documentary about an eccentric Russian pianist opens; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 18, 2016
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An Appreciation of the James Levine Era
Fred Plotkin appraises James Levine's tenure at the Met; Augustin Hadelich impresses at The Greene Space; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 14, 2016
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A Brew with Notes of Mango and Mambo
Yonkers Brewing Co. explains the recipe behind WBrewXR; San Francisco Symphony joins Facebook Live; and more to listen, watch and read in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 14, 2016
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Les Arts Florissants Revive an 18th-Century 'Hit'
The French Baroque specialists bring "Les Fêtes Vénitiennes" to BAM; Meet the Composer is introduced to the Peabodys; and more the listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 13, 2016
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The Curious Correlation Between Beethoven and Hip Hop
The German composer's name spreads through the rap world; public radio personalities come out to support the Instrument Drive; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 12, 2016
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Happy Birthday, Alberto Ginastera
Argentina's most famous composer turns 100; getting ready for Flute Fest with Sir James Galway; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Apr 11, 2016