WQXR Features
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Meryl Streep Explains Our Fascination with Florence Foster Jenkins
The stars of the movie 'Florence Foster Jenkins' talked to Elliott Forrest about this infamous tone-deaf opera singer. Aug 10, 2016
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Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk Perform Brahms and Schumann
Hear Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk perform works by Schumann and Brahms from Bell's album, "For the Love of Brahms." Aug 8, 2016
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An Alternative Timeline of Classical Music History
Along with its legacy of beautiful and moving works, the history of music has also sparked scandals, outrage and even riots. Here's a timeline tracing some of those moments. Aug 4, 2016
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Listen: Alan Alda Talks Mozart with Annie Bergen
Alan Alda visited our studios to introduce WQXR’s Midday Mozart and discuss the program he will narrate to open this summer's Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival. Jul 22, 2016
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Listen: Music Jumps from the Console to the Concert Hall
Composer Austin Wintory, who wrote the Grammy-nominated score to the game Journey, is one of a new generation of artists finding success and creative freedom in video games. Jul 21, 2016
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In Studio: Soprano Nadine Sierra Sings Mozart and Foster
As she prepares for her Mostly Mozart Festival debut, rising star Nadine Sierra visited the WQXR studios to sing a pair of arias by the Austrian composer, plus an American classic. Jul 19, 2016
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Watch: Summer Arts Institute Concert
On July 21, New York City's most talented public school music students performed live at The Green Space. Watch the archived video. Jul 18, 2016
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Listen: The Irony Behind France's Anthem, 'La Marseillaise'
The French national anthem has inspired musicians from Berlioz to the Beatles; to celebrate Bastille Day, Jeff Spurgeon looks into its history. Plus a special in-studio performance. Jul 14, 2016
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Pokemon Invade Classical Venues
Pokemon are popping up everywhere and classical music organizations and institutions are out to catch them all. Jul 13, 2016
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Julian Barnes Imagines Shostakovich's Struggles Under Stalin
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." Jul 7, 2016