WQXR Features
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Have You Heard? | Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1; Florence Price: Violin Concertos
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. Jun 19, 2023
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WQXR Celebrates Bob Sherman in Photos
Wish Bob Sherman the best for his retirement, and take a look back at the legacy of WQXR’s longest-running host. Jun 12, 2023
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Violinist Randall Goosby in Performance and Conversation
On Thursday, June 15, at 12pm ET, WQXR presents a special in-studio event with Randall Goosby and Morning Host Jeff Spurgeon, filmed live in The Greene Space. Jun 9, 2023
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Dining with Richard Strauss: A Remembrance of Paul Thomason
"During his final months, when Paul knew he had very little time left, I asked who he planned to spend time with when he got to heaven. No surprise, it was going to be Richard Strauss." Jun 9, 2023
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It's smart. It's fresh. Get inspired and ignite your love of classical music today! Jun 7, 2023
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A Seat in the Listening Room: John Schaefer Reflects on Bob Sherman’s Legacy
“Bob’s knack for pulling back the curtain and revealing the people who made the music was incredibly important for me as an aspiring college radio DJ.” Jun 5, 2023
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Classical Around Town | June 2023
WQXR's monthly feature “Classical Around Town” spotlights classical music concerts in your community, from the five boroughs to New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island and beyond. Jun 2, 2023
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10 Contemporary LGBTQ+ Composers to Listen to This Pride Month
LGBTQ+ composers who continue to define the modern soundscape of contemporary classical music. Jun 2, 2023
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3-Minute Opera: Mozart's Die Zauberflöte
Morning Host Jeff Spurgeon explains Mozart's magical opera in just three minutes. Jun 1, 2023
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Bob Sherman Announces His Retirement
Longtime WQXR host Robert Sherman has announced his plan to retire after 68 years on the air. May 25, 2023