WQXR Features
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The Barber of Seville... in Three Minutes
Sometimes you don't have a couple of hours for the opera. Or you need a cheat sheet. We aren't judging. Jan 8, 2021
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Where are the Orchestra's Guitars?
Guitars are popular. They're everywhere, and if you don't know how to play, Dan Smith will teach you. So why aren't they in the orchestra? Jan 6, 2021
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New Year’s Day From Vienna
The tradition continues with a concert pre-recorded for the health and safety of all. Dec 30, 2020
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The 2020 Classical Countdown
Voting is closed, but now it's time to tune in for the results! Dec 28, 2020
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Beethoven Akademie 1808
Hear a re-creation of Beethoven’s famous marathon concert in Vienna, where many of his greatest works premiered on this very day in 1808 Dec 23, 2020
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Hold On — Why Is 'Hansel and Gretel' a Christmas Piece?
Ever wondered why certain classical pieces seem so characteristically "holiday" and "New York?" Dec 22, 2020
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Classical Music in 2020: It Wasn’t Bad After All
A round-up of the most memorable classical moments … in a very unusual year. Dec 17, 2020
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Big Fan: 5 Beethoven Dedicatees
Here's a list of five pieces Beethoven wrote for others and the stories behind them. Dec 15, 2020
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2020. It's Been a Year.
Classical artists reflect on what the unexpected year meant for them, for music, and the future. Dec 3, 2020
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The 2020 Classical Thanksgiving Parade
The parade continues. Nov 25, 2020
