WQXR Editorial
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How Did the Piano Unseat the Harpsichord as Keyboard Champion?
A story of strings and hammers and picks — and all the mechanics involved. Dec 6, 2017
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The Best Classical Music Performances of 2017
There were some spectacular performances of classical music in 2017. David Patrick Stearns remembers the best, venturing as far north as Hudson and as far east as Ulaanbaatar. Dec 6, 2017
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12 Finnish Composers Who Aren't Named Jean Sibelius
Listen, we love Jean Sibelius as much as the next classical community, but he wasn't the only Finnish composer to make an impact. Dec 5, 2017
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It's All in the Details: The Incredible Sound of Making a Violin
The sounds of violins getting made is just as great as the finished instruments themselves. Make sure you have your headphones on for this one. Dec 4, 2017
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Met Opera Suspends Ties to Conductor James Levine Following Sex Charges
The Met said it has suspended longtime conductor, James Levine, and will open an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. Dec 4, 2017
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Cured, Hung and Strung: Check Out How Catgut Strings Are Made
Here's a step-by-step look at how the strings — and their warm, dulcet tones — come to be. Nov 29, 2017
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The Best Classical Recordings of 2017
We went through all the records released this year so that you don't have to. Here are the 20 best recordings of 2017. Nov 29, 2017
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: A Classical Music Playlist
We've made you a playlist to pair with your Thanksgiving leftovers — because nothing goes better with turkey sandwiches than the unfinished works of Bach, Mahler, Mozart and more. Nov 24, 2017
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Remembering Dmitri Hvorostovsky
The Siberian baritone died at the age of 55 on November 22. We remember his powerful voice and incredible spirit. Nov 22, 2017
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Remembering Della Reese And Her Puccini-Inspired 'Don't You Know?'
The actress and singer passed away at the age of 86, and we can't stop listening to her opera-inspired 1959 hit. Nov 21, 2017