Tune in for a nightly mix that spans the centuries: from full-length operas, oratorios and major symphonies to the latest offerings from New York's vibrant new music scene.
Daily Schedule
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06:00 AMFrom the Top
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Troy, New York
In this week's cello-centric episode, one of the master cellists of our time, Matt Haimovitz, performs with our teenage musicians. Among the highlights, you'll hear a performance of David Popper's Requiem played by Haimovitz, Christopher O'Riley and two teenage cellists. And in a grand finale, all of the cellists on today's show come together to perform "Open Country Joy" by John McLaughlin.
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07:00 AMElliott Forrest
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Elliott Forrest is currently the midday host on WQXR. Since his return to WQXR in 2002, he’s hosted and produced live events from Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl and The Jerome L. Greene Space, among others.
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- Elliott Forrest
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08:00 AMClassics For Kids
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Ballet and Tchaikovsky
What’s a ballet? What do ballet dancers wear? How is a ballet composed? You’ll hear the answers to these questions this week on Classics for Kids as host Naomi Lewin takes you on a trip through the ballets of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
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08:15 AMElliott Forrest
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Elliott Forrest is currently the midday host on WQXR. Since his return to WQXR in 2002, he’s hosted and produced live events from Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl and The Jerome L. Greene Space, among others.
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- Elliott Forrest
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12:00 PMClayelle Dalferes
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Clayelle Dalferes hosts WQXR on Weekend afternoons.
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- Clayelle Dalferes
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01:00 PMMetropolitan Opera
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Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera
The new season of the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts begins at 1 pm with the new David Alden production of Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera
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04:00 PMClayelle Dalferes
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Clayelle Dalferes hosts WQXR on Weekend afternoons.
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- Clayelle Dalferes
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05:00 PMA Chanukah Musical Celebration
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The spirit of Chanukah is richly reflected in the folk melodies and songs from countries across the globe where Jews have lived and worshiped for centuries. Naomi Lewin presents this music, produced while she was at WGUC in Cincinnati. Music playlist.
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05:30 PMClayelle Dalferes
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Clayelle Dalferes hosts WQXR on Weekend afternoons.
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- Clayelle Dalferes
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06:00 PMDavid Garland
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David Garland hosts Saturday and Sunday evenings on WQXR.
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- David Garland
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09:00 PMMovies on the Radio
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Star Trek: The Original Music for the Original Series
A new 15-CD box set contains of every note of music composed for the original "Star Trek" television series. One of the set's producers talks about the dramatic, evocative music heard on the show.
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10:00 PMAll Ears with Terrance McKnight
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Adaptations
Our ears are moved by music, just as our eyes adjust to varying degrees of light and dark. Music's ability to set or altar our mood instantly creates within ourselves curiosity about the world. There's always a chance for adaptation and inspiration.
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