WQXR Features
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A New Yorker's Christmas with Nimet Habachy
One of the great WQXR traditions: Host Nimet Habachy's reflections on Christmas in New York. Dec 20, 2022
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Itzhak Perlman's Chanukah Radio Party
Enjoy this rebroadcast of the legendary violinist sharing music and memories of Chanukah. Dec 18, 2022
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Spend Your Holidays with WQXR
This December, tune in for special programming from WQXR to brighten your holiday season. Here is a calendar of December's specials for your enjoyment. Nov 28, 2022
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WQXR 2022 Classical Thanksgiving Parade
Tune into WQXR for your Thanksgiving soundtrack! The entire day, we'll have music by American composers and Thanksgiving-themed works parading through your radio. Nov 24, 2022
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Beethoven Symphony Marathon 2022
All nine Beethoven symphonies played in order? That’s a marathon we can all finish. Nov 6, 2022
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R. Nathaniel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses
The Ordering of Moses, tells the biblical story of the enslaved Israelites being led out of bondage. Dett’s own grandparents found freedom by way of the Underground Railroad. Oct 3, 2022
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Musical Memories of the High Holidays with Itzhak Perlman
At 7pm on Saturday, September 24th, the violinist shares a wide variety of high holiday recordings that have special meaning for him, including several of his own performances. Sep 24, 2022
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Juneteenth Marathon 2022
WQXR will marks Juneteenth with an all-day marathon celebrating composers and performers of African descent. Jun 19, 2022
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A Beautiful Symphony of Brotherhood: A Musical Journey Into the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Host Terrance McKnight interweaves musical examples with Dr. King's own speeches and sermons to illustrate the powerful place that music held in his work. Feb 23, 2022
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Spend Your Holidays With WQXR
All December long, WQXR presents special programming to make this holiday season merry and bright. Here is a calendar of the specials planned for December. Dec 15, 2021