WQXR Features

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

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

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

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Enter To Win A Mohonk Mountain House Getaway

Enter for your chance to win the Mohonk Mountain House Getaway, which includes a two-night stay and a spa package for two. Feb 11, 2019

Watch It Again: WQXR's '19 for 19' Kickoff Concert

Watch live as WQXR kicks off its '19 for 19' initiative featuring performances from some of our established favorites and newcomers set for stardom in 2019. Feb 1, 2019

The Results Are In: Your Favorite Classical Pieces for Valentine's Day

Love is in the air with Valentine's Day approaching - tune in at 7 pm to hear your picks for the most romantic pieces of classical music! Jan 25, 2019

Watch: Nicola Benedetti and Wynton Marsalis Live From The Greene Space

On Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 pm watch award-winning Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti and American trumpeter Wynton Marsalis live from The Greene Space. Jan 17, 2019