WQXR Features
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Mayoral Proclamation: December 3 is "WQXR Day"
WQXR, New York’s only all-classical radio station, will mark 85 years of bringing comfort and inspiration, joy and passion through music on Friday, December 3, 2021. Dec 3, 2021
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Timeline: WQXR at 85
On Dec. 3, WQXR turns 85 and we couldn't feel or sound any better! Here's a look back at the station's rich history of bringing great classical music to New York City and beyond. Dec 3, 2021
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Listener Memories of WQXR
Thank you for the birthday wishes! Check out what your fellow listeners, newcomers and life-longers alike had to say about New York's only classical music station. Dec 3, 2021
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2021 Classical Countdown
Every year WQXR asks listeners: "What is your favorite piece of classical music?" Based on your responses, we'll close out 2021 by counting down the most-requested pieces. Dec 1, 2021
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Video Playlist | Classical Music for Thanksgiving
Need a new recipe to set that perfect Thanksgiving ambience? Cue up world class WQXR performances in our Classical Music for Thanksgiving playlist! Nov 25, 2021
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Lang Lang in Conversation with Jeff Spurgeon
Classical superstar Lang Lang stops by the studio to discuss his new recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations with WQXR Morning Host Jeff Spurgeon. Nov 10, 2021
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Bach and Beyond Playlist
Here at WQXR, binge-listening to Bach is never frowned upon. Check out the best of Johann Sebastian Bach from head-to-toccata, all performed live at WQXR and The Greene Space. Nov 10, 2021
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Artist Propulsion Lab Concert Series: Brandon Patrick George
Elegant flutist Brandon Patrick George and pianist David Fung present an evening amplifying neglected compositions of the past, and highlighting new ones. Nov 10, 2021
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3-Minute Opera: Bizet's Carmen
Give WQXR morning host Jeff Spurgeon three minutes and he'll give you an entire opera. Nov 5, 2021
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5 Classical Music Superstitions
Read about some of the spooky superstitions that have held sway over the classical music world — and a few that still do! Oct 28, 2021