WQXR Features
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Carnegie Hall Live Encores Series
So nice, we're playing them twice! Before the 2022-23 Carnegie Hall Live season begins on September 29, you have a final chance to hear highlights from the 2021-22 season. Aug 5, 2022
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Open-Air & Air-Conditioned NYC Concerts to Enjoy in August
This month, we’re serving a healthy batch of sizzlin’ summer open-air concerts, plus the lowdown on a number of air-conditioned classical events. Aug 1, 2022
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Around The Country In 25 Operas
You’re thinking of taking a summer road trip with music in mind, but you’re not sure where to go. We’ve mapped out the best destinations for summer stock opera in the United States. Jul 19, 2022
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Classical Music Heard in Stranger Things 4
Here are a few classical selections that caught our ears in the penultimate season of the hit series. Jul 15, 2022
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Embrace Everything: The World of Mahler
Join WNYC producer and host Aaron Cohen for the second installment of "Embrace Everything." Jul 7, 2022
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8 Living American Composers to Know
Leave the patriotic soundtrack to WQXR, here’s a short list of iconic living American composers for this 4th of July. Jul 1, 2022
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NYC Outdoor Concerts to Enjoy in July
Summer is officially here and it’s bringing the heat. No, we’re not talking about temperatures or sports teams; we’re talking about music. Jul 1, 2022
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3-Minute Opera: Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress
Jeff Spurgeon summarizes the rake's debauchery, and the subsequent consequences, in just 3 minutes. Jun 9, 2022
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Live Broadcasts from the Naumburg Bandshell
This summer, WQXR will be broadcasting each concert live from the bandshell, all hosted by WQXR hosts, so you can enjoy the music wherever you are. Jun 7, 2022
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NYC Outdoor Concerts to Enjoy in June
All summer long, we’ll be sharing our list of classical concerts, and a few classical-adjacent contenders, for you to enjoy al fresco. Jun 1, 2022
