WQXR Editorial
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Mr. Lincoln Goes to the Opera
On the way to his first inauguration, Abraham Lincoln made a pit stop in New York City to see the popular new Verdi opera that had just reached American shores. Feb 9, 2018
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Giving Classical the Boot(leg): A Brief History of Illicit Recording
For certain music enthusiasts, of all concert souvenirs, the bootleg recording is the most covetable. Jennifer Gersten traces the impact of unauthorized recordings in classical music. Feb 9, 2018
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Sheku Kanneh-Mason's Record Breaking Moment
The 18-year old musician is the youngest cellist to crack the Top 100 U.K. Charts. Feb 9, 2018
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10 Powerful Uses of Classical Music in Olympic Figure Skating History
With the Winter Games underway, and figure skating inevitably at the center of the action, we’re celebrating our favorite uses of classical music in skating performances. Feb 8, 2018
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Bernstein in Berlin: Watch the Maestro Conduct Beethoven's Ninth After the Fall of the Wall
On the Christmas Day following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Bernstein led German, U.S., U.K., U.S.S.R. and French musicians in an inspiring performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Feb 8, 2018
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How Steven Banks Learned That No Black Classical Musician Is Alone
The saxophonist and educator Steven Banks speaks about his experience as a black man in classical music. Feb 8, 2018
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It Takes Two: Five Great Piano and Violin Duos
On Wednewday, Feb. 7, WQXR broadcasts Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk’s Carnegie Hall recital. Their musical camaraderie got us thinking about some of music’s other great violin-piano duos. Feb 6, 2018
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Dynamic Duo: Great Moments with Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk
Check out this excerpt from a Bravo! Vail Music Festival appearance — as well as some throwback footage of their WQXR performances. Feb 6, 2018
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Going, Going, Gong: How Puccini's Gongs Ended Up in a Queens Warehouse
A new episode of "Strange Inheritance" follows the gongs from Puccini's Italy to a warehouse in Queens. Feb 2, 2018
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From Arvo Pärt to John Williams, the Super Bowl Commercials That Featured Classical Tunes
Super Bowl spots have proved their preference for the great classical tunes time and time again. Here’s a look back at 10 of the best. Feb 2, 2018