WQXR Editorial
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Listen: Cecilia Bartoli Just Became the First Woman to Perform in the Sistine Chapel
Her performance of a piece of early music by Perotin breaks an over 500-year-old taboo. Nov 20, 2017
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A 10-Piece Playlist to Fill You Up This Thanksgiving
Because we all need a little more Thanksgiving music in our lives, enjoy this full spread of music inspired by America. Nov 20, 2017
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5 Times Mickey Mouse Jammed Out to Your Favorite Classical Tunes
In honor of Mickey Mouse's birthday, we’ve compiled a short list of a few of his contributions to spreading classical music to new audiences throughout the world. Nov 18, 2017
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Stravinsky's 'Firebird' Got a Scream From This Concertgoer
Calling the opening of this movement “startling” is a bit of an understatement. Nov 17, 2017
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Watch This Hypnotic Performance of Glass' Violin Concerto ... On a Sax
Amy Dickson shows us how it's done. Nov 17, 2017
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'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 11 and 12: Celebration of Life and the Consequences of Power
Because in this life, don't forget you're allowed to feel good. Nov 16, 2017
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'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 10: Pilgrimage of Life
The tenth program was the only one to feature Psalms sung in sequential order — which was appropriate, considering that these are known as the "Songs of Pilgrimage." Nov 16, 2017
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Concert Review: Daniil Trifonov and the Mariinsky Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
David Patrick Stearns reviews Daniil Trifonov's performance at Carnegie Hall, featuring his composition Piano Concerto in E-flat. Nov 16, 2017
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Why Are We So Obsessed With Child Prodigies?
Why are we so obsessed with absurdly talented kids ... and what does that say about us? Nov 16, 2017
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'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 9: Security and Trust
To paraphrase the program's opening remarks, security isn't simply something one has, but something one continually seek. Nov 15, 2017