My Classical Music Story: Radiolab's Robert Krulwich Finds Mahler
Thursday, July 07, 2016
Radiolab's Robert Krulwich tells us how a school assignment brought Gustav Mahler into his life.
Julian Barnes Imagines Shostakovich's Struggles Under Stalin
Thursday, July 07, 2016
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Julian Barnes, the Man Booker Prize–winning author, describes how he delved into Shostakovich's psyche to write his latest book, plus how he deals with "concert rage."
How John Philip Sousa Almost Authored Our National Anthem
Thursday, June 30, 2016
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In honor of Independence Day, we trace the popularity of John Philip Sousa's most famous march "Stars and Stripes Forever," which almost became the official song of the U.S.
Map: Make Music New York's Classical Offerings
Monday, June 20, 2016
Where to find classical music during Make Music New York on Tuesday.
Gallery: Share Your Summer Music Memories
Friday, June 17, 2016
Add your summer classical music photos, videos and tweets to our #WQXRsummer gallery.
Watch: WQXR's All-Day Chopin Marathon
Thursday, June 02, 2016
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Watch the archived webcast of more than two dozen of the brightest piano virtuosos performing over 10 hours of Chopin's work.
How Elgar's 'Pomp and Circumstance' Marched Its Way into Graduation Season
Thursday, June 02, 2016
It's graduation season, and you've probably already heard the "Graduation March." Except that's not its name, and it wasn't written for commencement.
Caramoor Picnic Getaway Package
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Sign up for the weekly WQXR newsletter through June 14, and you’ll be entered to win a Caramoor Picnic Getaway package this summer.
2016 Guide to Summer Music Festivals in the Tri-State Area
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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Start making your summer travel plans with our guide, featuring 18 festivals within easy traveling distance of New York City.
2016 Met National Council Grand Finals Concert
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Tune in at 8:30 pm on Friday to hear the nine finalists in the Metropolitan Opera's nation-wide auditions compete to win $15,000 and a head start on their singing careers.
Watch: Royal Harpist Claire Jones Strums Traditional, Classical Works
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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Claire Jones, who served as the official harpist to the Prince of Wales, performed selections off her new album and the piece she played at the royal wedding live in the WQXR studios.
Meet the WQXR Moonlighter Finalists, Part 3
Monday, May 02, 2016
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Get to know the talented performers who made it this far in WQXR's first competition for amateur musicians. Introducing our youngest competitors.
Mother's Day Spa Day Giveaway
Friday, April 29, 2016
Treat your mom to a day off! Enter to win a $300 gift certificate to Great Jones Spa in SoHo.
Alice Cooper Adds a Bit of Rock to a Cornerstone of the Classical Rep
Thursday, April 28, 2016
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Alice Cooper, the narrator of a multimedia prequel to Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf,' spoke to WQXR host Paul Cavalconte about the project and his musical inspirations.
Meet the WQXR Moonlighter Finalists, Part 2
Monday, April 25, 2016
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Get to know the talented performers who made it this far in WQXR's first competition for amateur musicians. Introducing our most mature competitors.
The Magic of Marlboro, Part 4: Choral Fantasy Finale
Saturday, April 23, 2016
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Host Anthony McGill wraps up this four-part series on the Marlboro Music Festival with a look at the tradition of the season-ending concert.
Watch Live: WQXR Presents the McGill/McHale Trio
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
On Monday April 25, WQXR Artist in Residence, Anthony McGill, joins Demarre McGill and Michael McHale for an evening of Dvořák, Shostakovich and Saint-Saëns chamber music.
The Magic of Marlboro, Part 3: Marriage Made in Vermont
Monday, April 18, 2016
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Anthony McGill hosts part three of this series about the Marlboro Music Festival and the personal connections forged on its campus.
The Magic of Marlboro, Part 2: At the Coffee Shop with Violist Sam Rhodes
Monday, April 11, 2016
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Tune in Wednesday at 10 pm as clarinetist Anthony McGill introduces the music and the community of one of the most special chamber music festivals in the country.
Meet the WQXR Moonlighter Finalists, Part 1
Friday, April 08, 2016
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As WQXR's first competition for amateur musicians towards the finals concerts on May 6, get to know the talented performers who made it this far. First up, the 19- to 34-year olds.
