WQXR Features
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Have You Heard? | "Arctic" by Eldbjørg Hemsing with the Arctic Philharmonic
Every month, WQXR Music Coordinator Quentin Neroes reviews a great new recording. He'll tell you why it’s worth listening to and you just might discover your new favorite record. Mar 17, 2023
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3-Minute Opera: Wagner's Lohengrin
Duchess Elsa is saved by a mysterious swan knight on one small condition. Mar 16, 2023
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The Music of Tár
Though movies may love stories about musicians, conductors have not appeared as memorable characters in recent feature films—that is, not until this year’s Oscar contender: Tár. Mar 10, 2023
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Women Composers You Should Know in 2023
Here are just a few women composers — historical and contemporary — whose works have made it into the WQXR music library within the past couple of years. Mar 8, 2023
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Classical Around Town | March 2023
WQXR's new monthly feature “Classical Around Town” spotlights classical music concerts in your community, from the five boroughs to New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island and beyond. Mar 6, 2023
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Have You Heard? | Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 3–5 Kristian Bezuidenhout, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Every month, WQXR Music Coordinator Quentin Neroes reviews a great new recording. He'll tell you why it’s worth listening to and you just might discover your new favorite record. Feb 14, 2023
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Most Romantic Original Film Scores of the 21st Century (So Far)
Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are some of the most romantic film scores of the 21st century (so far). Feb 13, 2023
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12 Black Contemporary Composers You Should Listen To
Explore works from extraordinary, living Black composers. Feb 4, 2023
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Terrance McKnight Interviewed on NBC 4 New York & PIX11
WQXR Host Terrance McKnight was interviewed on NBC 4 New York and PIX11 to discuss Black classical artistry and the launch of his new podcast, Every Voice. Jan 31, 2023
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Why You Should Listen to Erwin Schulhoff
Thousands of pieces of music never had their chance to be heard because of the Nazi suppression. Schulhoff was one of a generation of composers whose lives the Nazis brutally cut short. Jan 23, 2023
