WQXR Editorial
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Essential Women Composers
Despite obstacles, women have persisted in writing music for centuries. Here's a list of 30 recordings from the most notable women composers. Mar 25, 2019
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Did Gustav Mahler Take the A Train?
David Patrick Stearns on Mahler the New Yorker - including when the composer missing his subway stop at 72nd St. Mar 20, 2019
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¡Fantástico! Here’s the Earliest Recording of Berlioz’s Drug-Addled Magnum Opus
A new release of Berlioz music by Warner Classics includes an “Early Works” disc, which features the first recording of 'Symphonie Fantastique.' Mar 14, 2019
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Preview: Concerts to See in NYC This Spring
Here are some of the must-hear concerts this spring — we’re even giving away tickets to some of these on-air today, too, so make sure to tune in for a chance to win! Mar 13, 2019
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6 Operas About Regular People To Bring Your ‘Regular’ Friends To
Need a break from the operatic adventures of gods and goddesses, of kings and queens? Here's a handful of operas about regular people, not unlike you. Mar 8, 2019
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Chineke! on Representation in the Classical Space
Chineke! founder and double bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, and bassoonist Linton Stephens address questions of diversity and inclusion in the classical world. Mar 5, 2019
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Vienna Comes to New York with Michael Tilson Thomas
Ahead of his first appearance in New York with the Vienna Philharmonic this week, Michael Tilson Thomas talked with WQXR about the challenges of taking that Vienna sound on tour. Mar 5, 2019
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An AI Just Finished Schubert’s ‘Unfinished’ Symphony
Can AI finish Schubert's Unfinished Symphony? Mar 1, 2019
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The Best Classical New Releases of February 2019
From rival interpretations of Mussorgsky to choral delights by Britten, here are our favorites from February. Feb 28, 2019
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Must-See Classical Concerts This March
Whether you're in the mood for Wagner's 16-hour Ring cycle, or a conductorless St. Matthew Passion, here's what to see around New York this March. Feb 28, 2019