WQXR Editorial
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The Ever-Changing World of Classical Performance — How Our New Reality Might Shape What We Hear
When the air finally clears from the pandemic, the classical music world will feel completely different. Aug 6, 2020
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EDUCATE YOURSELF: Black Musicians Take to Social Media to Share Their Stories
The classical music world has reached its reckoning moment. The following have been excerpted from public statements posted to the social media platform Instagram. Jul 28, 2020
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EDUCATE YOURSELF: Classical x Race Reading List
Conversations about race, and, more crucially, change, can be difficult. But here’s one neat trick to have those conversations run more smoothly: listen to black voices. Jul 28, 2020
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EDUCATE YOURSELF: Black Musicians of the Previous Generation on the Racism They Faced
The following stories tell of the racism that prominent Black artists of the previous generation faced in their rise to the top of the classical music industry. Jul 28, 2020
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The Classical Crossing, Part Three: Youtubers and Gold Seatbelts
The 1980s brought us greedy CDs and the 1990s brought us sex appeal. Now we'll see how the 2000s opened the genre to anyone with an iPhone and a basement. Jul 16, 2020
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Shirley Graham Du Bois: Rediscovering a Lost Voice Through a Very Grand Opera
“This is the time to unleash my voice again.” Jul 15, 2020
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The Arts Are Big Business — and in Real Trouble
The performing arts and entertainment industry is in real trouble due to COVID-19 — the sector’s workers, venues, and organizations are in desperate need of help because of the shutdown. Jul 14, 2020
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The Classical Crossing, Part Two: Hot n' Corny
As a concept, classical crossover isn't new. The 1980s brought us greedy CDs. Now we'll take a look at how pop executives of the 1990s drove classical music into a sexy abyss. Jul 9, 2020
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Satie’s Vexations: Visionary Creation? Or Musical Stalker?
Is Satie's Vexations an enigmatic work of genius or a musical prank? Jul 7, 2020
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Virtual Summer Vacation: Online Camps, Classes, and Concerts for Kids
This break won’t be as hard as you think. Jul 2, 2020