WQXR Editorial
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One Night In Leipzig: When Brahms Met Tchaikovsky
Brahms and Tchaikovsky did not particularly care for each other’s music. And thanks to memories of the latter's friend, we know what transpired during their first awkward meeting. May 7, 2017
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PaGAGini's Classical Comedy From Across The Sea
The vaudeville-esque act serves up chuckles with their classical. May 4, 2017
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May the Fourth Be With You: Brooklyn Duo's 'Star Wars' Medley
Brooklyn Duo's 'Star Wars' medley is a perfect fit for today. May 4, 2017
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Why Is the Orchestra Seated That Way? An Explanation
In a recent article, the Jacksonville Symphony music director Courtney Lewis gives the rundown on why the musicians sit where they do. May 3, 2017
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This Saxophone Version of Debussy's 'Syrinx' Caught Our Ear
Debussy's classic for solo flute translates quite well to the alto saxophone. What do you think of this interpretation? May 3, 2017
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It's All About the Bass in This Bach Chorale
Colorado Symphony principal bassist Steve Metcalf reworked the Bach chorale “Gott hat das Evangelium” into a solemn four-part bass arrangement. May 3, 2017
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"Perfection in Imperfection": Violist Jennifer Stumm on What Makes Her Instrument Special
Watch the American violist make the case for what she calls an "imperfect instrument," with the music of Liszt, Kurtág and more. May 2, 2017
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Mahler vs. Marimba (or the Night the Music Stopped)
Jennifer Gersten was in attendance at the New York Philharmonic concert in 2012 when the so-called 'Ringtone Incident' occured. She shares her memories of the experience. May 1, 2017
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June LeBell, Iconic WQXR Host and 'Quintessential New Yorker,' Dies at 73
The first woman host of a major commercial classical station, June LeBell, has died. She was 73. Apr 30, 2017
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When Leonard Bernstein Introduced Igor Stravinsky on American Television
Modern recording technologies means that we can know how composers of great works meant for them to sound. Here's a great example, featuring Bernstein, Stravinsky and "The Firebird." Apr 28, 2017