WQXR at 75
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The WQXR Radio, High Fidelity on the AM Band
In the late 1930s, WQXR branded a line of home radios, complete with mahogany cabinets, AC/DC operation and in some cases, built-in phonographs. Listeners were invited to visit the ... Sep 11, 2019
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Hugo Fiorato, Founder of WQXR String Quartet, Dies at 97
The conductor and violinist Hugo Fiorato, a founding member of the WQXR String Quartet and a fixture with the New York City Ballet, died April 23 at the age of 97. Apr 30, 2012
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An (Almost) New Year’s Eve Party for WQXR’s 75th
Host Bob Sherman ambles through the archives with highlights from the 1940s and ’50s and a WQXR history of music from Medieval chant to ragtime. Dec 28, 2011
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WQXR's Great Voices
In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’ve culled our archive of interviews and shows for some of the most recognizable voices from the station’s past. Nov 30, 2011
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WQXR's Great Voices
In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’ve culled our archive of interviews and shows for some of the most recognizable voices from the station’s past. Nov 23, 2011
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WQXR's Great Voices
In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’ve culled our archive of interviews and shows for some of the most recognizable voices from the station’s past. Nov 16, 2011
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1956: Neil Sedaka Plays Debussy and Prokofiev at WQXR
In 1956, a 16-year-old Neil Sedaka was one of 15 young people selected to appear on WQXR's educational program "Musical Talent in Our Schools." Listen to his remarkable performance. Nov 15, 2011
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WQXR's Great Voices
In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’ve culled our archive of interviews and shows for some of the most recognizable voices from the station’s past. Nov 9, 2011
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1992: Beverly Sills on The Vocal Scene
In 1992, soprano Beverly Sills was a guest on The Vocal Scene, a show hosted by George Jellinek that ran on WQXR for 36 years. Listen to the full show and watch our panel's response.
Nov 8, 2011
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WQXR's Great Voices
In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’ve culled our archive of interviews and shows for some of the most recognizable voices from the station’s past. Nov 2, 2011