WQXR Editorial
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Inspire Yourself by Watching Midori’s Carnegie Hall Debut
Watch Midori’s stunning performance of Pablo de Sarasate’s “Zapateado” during her 1990 Carnegie Hall debut. May 10, 2018
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Gnattali’s Sonata for Cello and Guitar Is Proof These Instruments Belong Together
The Brazilian composer’s Sonata for Cello and Guitar illustrates why we need more works written for this pairing of instruments. May 9, 2018
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This Vibraphone Arrangement of ‘Clair De Lune’ Is As Dreamy as Debussy Gets
Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” is already pretty dreamy, but hearing it performed on vibraphone takes it into a whole other sleep cycle. May 9, 2018
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Joseph Feingold of ‘Joe’s Violin’ Has Released His Memoir
The Holocaust survivor and subject of the 2016 short subject documentary ‘Joe’s Violin’ has just published his memoir. May 7, 2018
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Watch Melodica Men’s Western-Inspired ‘William Tell' Overture
The melodica-wielding duo is back with a “Lone Ranger”-inspired take on Rossini’s Overture for “William Tell.” May 7, 2018
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A New Production of Beethoven’s ‘Fidelio’ Features Voices of the Incarcerated
In Heartbeat Opera’s new production, several U.S. prison choirs sing the ‘Prisoners’ Chorus.’ May 3, 2018
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Sir Simon Rattle Conducts Mahler's Tenth From Memory
Check out the big brains on Sir Simon! May 3, 2018
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Leonard Bernstein’s Bookshelf: An Intimate Look
Get to know the great composer-conductor through his library. May 3, 2018
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A Third Bernstein Biopic, Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Has Been Announced
Jake Gyllenhaal is set to co-produce and star in a Cary Joji Fukunaga-directed Leonard Bernstein biopic called 'The American.' May 2, 2018
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The Trombone's Wild Path to the Orchestra
Trombones, in some form or another, have been around for centuries. But they're a relatively recent addition to the standard orchestra. May 1, 2018