WQXR Features
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WQXR Presents Warner Music Prize Winner Augustin Hadelich
On April 13 at 7 pm, the Grammy Award-winning violinist and first recipient of the Warner Music Prize, Augustin Hadelich, will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Sarasate. Apr 4, 2016
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The Magic of Marlboro, Part 1: The Tradition of Napkin Balls
Anthony McGill hosts the first installment of a four-part series about the Marlboro Music Festival, where the annual festival fosters a summer camp-like spirit. Apr 4, 2016
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'Mozart in the Jungle' Author Blair Tindall Talks Oboes and Orchestras
Continuing WQXR's series with 'Mozart in the Jungle' cast and creators, Jeff Spurgeon speaks with Blair Tindall, who wrote the book on which the Amazon series is based. Mar 31, 2016
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In-Studio: Avi Avital Performs from 'Between Worlds'
Mandolin player Avi Avital visited the WQXR studios with accordionist Ksenija Sidorova and percussionist Itamar Doari to play a selection of lively Hungarian, Turkish and Georgian works. Mar 29, 2016
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Roman Coppola Is 'Tickled Pink' to Bring Classical Music to New Audiences
'Mozart in the Jungle' co-creator Roman Coppola talks to Jeff Spurgeon about where he looks for inspiration in the classical music world. Mar 24, 2016
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Watch: WQXR Presents Pianists Christina and Michelle Naughton
Watch the archived webcast of twin sisters Christina and Michelle Naughton performing a world premiere by John Adams, along with works from their recent album, 'Visions.' Mar 21, 2016
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Share Your Birthday Greeting For Bach
It's J.S. Bach's birthday and he deserves a shout out. Share your best #HappyBirthdayBach photo or greeting on Twitter and Instagram, or upload one to our gallery directly. Mar 21, 2016
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2016 Avery Fisher Career Grants Announcement
On Saturday at 9 pm, listen to the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant announcement, featuring performances by this year's five winners. Mar 20, 2016
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Saffron Burrows Takes a Bow for 'Mozart in the Jungle'
Saffron Burrows, a star of Amazon's Series 'Mozart in the Jungle,' speaks to WQXR's Jeff Spurgeon about taking cello lessons and learning from Carter Brey. Mar 17, 2016
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And the Winner of WQXR's Suite 16 Competition is ...
From 16 suites down to one: see which work was voted the favorite in our musical competition. Mar 15, 2016