WQXR Features
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Sunday, May 5: Classical Kids Fair in Staten Island
Join WQXR for a Classical Kids Fair in Staten Island! Sunday, May 5, 11 am - 4 pm, in partnership with the Staten Island Children's Museum and the Staten Island Conservatory of Music. May 5, 2019
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Classical Commute: Music to Transport You
Classical music can’t make the trains run on time, but it can certainly make your commute more bearable. Apr 18, 2019
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Easter in New York With Malcolm Merriweather
This Easter, join Malcolm Merriweather, conductor of The Dessoff Choirs, for an hour of his favorite Easter choral masterpieces, sung by some of the great choirs around New York City. Apr 18, 2019
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Friday: Pianist Conrad Tao Live From The Greene Space
Part of The Greene Space's 24-Hour Marathon Celebration, pianist Conrad Tao performs works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. Apr 12, 2019
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Watch: Lang Lang Live From The Greene Space
On Tuesday, April 9 at 8 pm ET, watch live as pianist Lang Lang returns to The Greene Space for a special night of live music and conversation. Apr 10, 2019
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Watch: Bach Birthday Bash Live From The Greene Space
On Thursday, March 21 at 7 pm, watch live as WQXR celebrates Bach's 334th birthday with pianist Simone Dinnerstein & Ensemble Baroklyn; the Arturo O’Farrill Trio; and REBEL Baroque. Mar 21, 2019
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Tonight: 2019 Avery Fisher Career Grants Awards Concert
Tune in at 9 pm Thursday, April 25 for the 2019 Avery Fisher Career Grants awards concert recorded in the Greene Space this past March from The Greene Space at WQXR. Mar 14, 2019
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Challenge: Women Are for Life, Not Just for International Women’s Day
WQXR's 24-hour marathon of women composers starts today, as does our initiative to increase the number of women composers we regularly play on air. Mar 8, 2019
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Watch: Classical Beer Jam: New York State of Mind
Join WQXR on Thursday, Feb. 28 as we celebrate music written in and inspired by New York City, paired with tastings from 5 local breweries. Mar 1, 2019
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Leonard Bernstein’s Black America
Leonard Bernstein marched in Selma with Harry Belafonte, and his campaign for racial justice involved empowering black conductors and soloists. Host Terrance McKnight tells this story. Feb 19, 2019