Each week in 2011 we've been pleased to feature new recordings in our Album of the Week feature. Here are the year's most popular albums according to web traffic on WQXR.org.

While chatting with Charlie Siem, one gets the feeling the English violinist is yearning to quote that old shampoo commercial: Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.

For this week’s Saturday morning cartoon we’re turning to the biggest animated diva: Garfield the cat. Featured is “Dance of the Hours,” from La Gioconda.

F. Murray Abraham stars as Scrooge with a cast of WQXR and WNYC personalities in an original production of the Dickens tale. Tune in for the radio broadcast on 12/24 at 8pm and 12/25 at 6pm.

WQXR is pleased to present special programming throughout the holiday season. Here is a calendar of the Hanukkah and Christmas specials that you will hear in December.

Watch a sneak preview of the Met's new production, The Enchanted Island. Met stars David Daniels, Danielle de Niese and others perform.

WQXR's annual Classical Countdown: Vote for your favorite three pieces of classical music through December 25th. Tune in starting 9am Thursday, December 29th to hear the results.

If you have a classical music fan on your list, here are some suggestions of gifts that will be music to their ears, including recordings, DVDs, books and gadgets galore.

If Muzak piped over store loudspeakers has you pining for Yuletide music with a bit more soul, consider these options around New York City.

For this week’s Saturday Morning cartoon we get into the holiday spirit with music from the second act of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker ballet.

The Cypress String Quartet turns 15 this year with an unusual venture: a nationwide radio tour. The ensemble joined us in the cafe as part of the first leg of that journey to perform music by Beethoven.

The soprano Angela Gheorghiu is known for her lustrous voice and strong opinions. She talks about her homage the legendary Maria Callas - and shares her views on directors and fellow singers.

Last month, WQXR host Terrance McKnight visited a high school on E. 106th Street as part of a WQXR outreach initiative, to discuss – and perform – the music of Beethoven. See the videos here.

In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’ve culled our archive of interviews and shows for some of the most recognizable voices from the station’s past.

As we wrap up Beethoven Awareness month, we hope you’ll continue to “spread the joy” and enjoy these free downloads from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

For this final weekend in Beethoven Awareness Month, we return to the Peanuts gang for our Saturday Morning Cartoon.

In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’ve culled our archive of interviews and shows for some of the most recognizable voices from the station’s past.

For Thanksgiving 2010, WQXR asked a number of musicians about the one piece of music for which they are grateful. This year we polled artists on who they are grateful for.

Watch the entire 12-hour Beethoven Sonata Marathon as it happened on Sunday.