WQXR Features
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Celebrating 'Fantasia' At 75
This month marks the 75th anniversary of when Walt Disney gave the world a new way to see classical music through the film "Fantasia." Nov 2, 2015
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Cats Who Love Classical Music
In honor of National Cat Day, here are some sophisticated cats who find classical music the purrrrrrfect way to relax. Oct 29, 2015
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11 Essential WQXR Videos
Videos allow WQXR to share music and tell stories in ways that go beyond our traditional role as a broadcaster. Here are 11 that we consider particularly unique or extraordinary. Oct 16, 2015
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Throwback Thursday: Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats' Opens on Broadway
Love it or hate it, Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'CATS' set all kinds of musical theater records. Jeff Spurgeon looks at its phenomenal run. Oct 8, 2015
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Unleashing Animal-Themed Pieces for St. Francis of Assisi Day
Events are taking place to celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Tune in today for animal-themed music. Oct 4, 2015
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In-Studio: Matt Herskowitz Trio with Philippe Quint Bring Jazz to Bach
The Matt Herskowitz Jazz Trio came to the WQXR performance studio with two violinists from the classical world – Philippe Quint and Lara St. John – to swing Bach. Oct 3, 2015
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Throwback Thursday: Walt Disney World Opens
Walt Disney World opened on this date in 1971. Jeff Spurgeon considers its place in popular culture, including its influence on classical music. Oct 1, 2015
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Throwback Thursday: The Last Home Game Played by the Brooklyn Dodgers
September 24, 1957: A date that will forever live in baseball infamy. Sep 24, 2015
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A Classical Music Listeners' Guide to Pope Francis' Visit
Pope Francis's first visit to the United States is packed with events and classical music will have a prominent role at several of them. Sep 22, 2015
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Video: Placido Domingo Sings Duet With Miss Piggy
In the mid-1980s, Placido Domingo began to realize his potential as a crossover artist. Among other ventures, he sang a duet with Miss Piggy in a "Night of 100 Stars" TV special. Sep 22, 2015