WQXR Editorial
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The Successful Premiere of ‘Le Prophète’ Earned Critical Praise — and Wagner’s Hate
If there were any single piece of music (and any one composer) for whom Wagner’s Anti-Semitic hate grew, it was Meyerbeer’s Le Prophète. Nov 6, 2018
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2018 Richard Tucker Gala From Carnegie Hall
Nimet Habachy hosts an afternoon of your favorite opera stars singing your favorite arias. Nov 5, 2018
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Yo-Yo Ma Wants You — Yes, You — to Vote
The cellist dropped a video on social media imploring everyone to play their part. Nov 5, 2018
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Beethoven Symphony Marathon 2018
All nine Beethoven symphonies played in order? That’s a marathon we can all finish. Nov 1, 2018
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Does It Seem Like that Bach You’re Hearing Is Getting Faster? It's Not Just You
A study from Deutsche Grammophon and Decca reveals that Bach recordings of the Double Concerto, in general, are getting faster — 30 percent faster, to be exact. Nov 1, 2018
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Seven of the Weirdest Arrangements Of This Classic Brahms Piece
Ever since Brahms originally composed the Hungarian Dance No. 5 for piano four-hands, musicians have been re-arranging it. Nov 1, 2018
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Where Have I Seen This Place Before? The Hungarian State Opera House on Film
The Hungarian State Opera House is one of the more recognizable venues on the big (and small) screen, popping up in films from the 70's and television shows of the 2010s. Oct 31, 2018
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Must-See Classical Concerts This November
There's a lot happening around New York this November. Here's what to see. Oct 31, 2018
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The Best Classical New Releases of October 2018
From Bartók’s bone-chilling string quartets to Hakenberger’s dulcet motets, here are our favorite new releases. Oct 30, 2018
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Peak 2000's Emo, but for Cello and Piano Duo
The crossover pair Brooklyn Duo has had the 30 Seconds To Mars' "The Kill" on their to-do list for a while, and they finally checked it off. Oct 29, 2018