WQXR Features
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The Hollywood Sound
At 10 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 16, join violinist Daniel Hope as he hosts a one-hour special on the Jewish composers who fled Europe during the Holocaust, eventually landing in Hollywood. Dec 12, 2015
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Throwback Thursday: The Story of 'Sleigh Ride'
When we hear Sleigh Ride, by composer Leroy Anderson, we think Christmas. But it’s not about Christmas. It’s about ... just ... winter. Dec 10, 2015
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7 Hilarious Videos Celebrating P.D.Q. Bach
This April Fool's Day, celebrate with Peter Schickele's classical comedy. Dec 9, 2015
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Chanukah Traditions Live From the Greene Space
Watch the archive from a special evening of music celebrating the Festival of Lights with East of the River, Divahn and Andy Statman. Dec 9, 2015
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How to Celebrate Sibelius’s 150th in New York
Celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of composer Jean Sibelius's birth with music, videos and creativity and more. Dec 8, 2015
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A Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama Live From the Greene Space
Tune in at 7 pm on Dec. 24 to hear this year's radio drama inspired by Charles Dickens's classic tale featuring Kathleen Turner as Scrooge. Dec 8, 2015
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The Calmus Ensemble and Christmas Carols of the World
Watch the video archive of great choral music in the Greene Space when the Calmus Ensemble makes their only public appearance in New York City this season. Dec 7, 2015
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Throwback Thursday: Handel's First 'Messiah'
This Throwback Thursday Jeff Spurgeon looks at the very first performance of Handel's "Messiah" in New York. Dec 3, 2015
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17 Serious (And Not So Serious) Holiday Gifts For Classical Music Fans
From those who enjoy music to those who aspire to make it, here are 17 gifts that will please the music-lover on your list this holiday season. Dec 1, 2015
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The WQXR Holiday Channel Returns With Your Seasonal Favorites
WQXR is bringing the Christmas spirit with the return of our annual all-classical holiday channel. From Dec. 1 through Jan. 6, we'll stream continuous seasonal music, 24/7. Dec 1, 2015