WQXR Features
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New Sounds at 40: Julia Wolfe's Exclusive Interview with John Schaefer
To celebrate 40 years of New Sounds, WQXR turns the mic around on John Schaefer in an exclusive interview with Pulitzer prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe. Sep 14, 2022
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"If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On:" The Life of Clara Schumann
WQXR reviews highlights from Clara Schumann's illustrious life— from compositions to performances, to music historian conspiracies, we’ve covered it all. Sep 13, 2022
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2022-23 Met Opera Radio Broadcast Season Announced
With three Metropolitan Opera premieres and a well-rounded selection of verismo and bel canto classics, the upcoming radio broadcast season has something for every operavore. Sep 1, 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
