WQXR Editorial
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The Best Classical New Releases of January 2019
From dazzling Liszt etudes to heartfelt Vivaldi arias, here are our favorite classical new releases from the past month. Jan 31, 2019
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Must-See Classical Concerts This February
From Lunar New Year at the Philharmonic to Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time in a crypt, here are the New York concerts you can't miss. Jan 31, 2019
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Yo-Yo Ma Finally Dropped a Music Video for the Prelude to Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1
It features the cellist playing in New York City’s most scenic rooftops and parks. Jan 24, 2019
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A World Record for World’s Highest Concert
Pianist Evelina De Lain brought Chopin to the Himalayas. Jan 18, 2019
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Why, Yes, Glass Cellos Are in Fact a Thing
Artist Gary Word fell in love with fused glass and uses that knowledge to create unique instruments. If you wanted to know what a glass cello sounds like, this is your chance. Jan 17, 2019
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Listen to this Incredible Bass Arrangement of Zigeunerweisen
Bassist Lauren Pierce teamed up with a Texas ensemble to record her arrangement of Saraste’s most famous piece. Jan 16, 2019
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Marisa Tomei Becomes Maria Callas, in New Anthony Roth Costanzo Video
Costanzo’s new music video features him singing more Handel, and Marisa Tomei assuming the role of Maria Callas. Jan 7, 2019
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Jaap's First 100 Days
It’s been 100 days since Jaap van Zweden officially took the helm as New York Philharmonic Music Director. We thought we’d check in to see how he’s doing. Jan 7, 2019
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12 Waltzes By Johann Strauss Jr. Not Named "The Blue Danube"
With the annual Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert upon us, we dig into the compositions Johann Strauss Jr.'s for 12 great waltzes NOT named "The Blue Danube." Jan 1, 2019
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WQXR's Classical Countdown: What We Learned
From the returning champion Beethoven's Ninth to a surprise entry by Gilbert and Sullivan, here's what we learned from this year's Classical Countdown. Jan 1, 2019