WQXR Editorial
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On the Origin of That Iconic Nokia Ringtone
Tárrega’s “Gran Vals” might be best known as the “Nokia Tune,” but how did the company’s sound design team choose it? Sep 6, 2018
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For Two NFL Players, Music Is Just As Important As Gridiron Training
Jason Kelce and Justin Tucker are two active NFL Players and Super Bowl Champions — but music is a big part of their lives, too. Sep 6, 2018
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Royal Wedding Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s Summer in the Spotlight
It’s been just over 100 days since the Royal Wedding — which means it’s also a perfect time to check in with show-stealing cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Sep 6, 2018
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Yuja Wang’s Ultimate Warm-up: Concertos On Demand
Before heading out to crush some Prokofiev with the Berlin Philharmonic, pianist Yuja Wang hyped herself up by playing a few concerto themes on demand. Sep 5, 2018
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Top of the Class: Five Student Works by Great Composers
Even the great composers had to start somewhere. Sep 5, 2018
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Musicians Need to Unwind, Too! Here’s a Handful Making the Most of Summer
Didn’t get a chance to get away this summer? Live vicariously through these musicians. Sep 3, 2018
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Remembering George Walker
WQXR's Terrance McKnight remembers George Walker. Aug 30, 2018
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Must-See Classical Concerts This September
There are a lot of concerts happening around New York in September. Here's what to see! Aug 30, 2018
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The Best New Classical Releases of August 2018
From early Schoenberg to a complete re-imagination of Beethoven's symphonies, here are our favorite new releases from the last month. Aug 30, 2018
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Mahler in the Mountains
Host Elliott Forrest shares highlights of his summer jaunt to the Grand Teton Music Festival, with an audio interview, pictures and a complete musical performance. Aug 28, 2018