
WQXR Features
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Musical Memories of the High Holidays with Itzhak Perlman
At 8pm on Wednesday, September 13, the violinist shares a wide variety of high holiday recordings that have special meaning for him, including several of his own performances. Sep 14, 2023
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Embrace Everything: The World of Gustav Mahler | Symphony No. 3
Aaron Cohen takes you through Mahler’s third symphony in "My Joyful Science," the third installment from his award-winning podcast series where he explores Mahler's world and music. Jun 30, 2023
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Juneteenth Marathon 2023
WQXR marks Juneteenth with an all-day marathon celebrating composers and performers of African descent. Jun 14, 2023
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Joseph Boulogne – The Chevalier of Music and Revolution
A look at the life and works of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. A contemporary of Mozart, Boulogne was a composer, violinist, conductor, and fencer! Apr 28, 2023
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Programming Update: The Evening Concert Hall
WQXR introduces the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the San Francisco Symphony as part of its Evening Concert Hall series. Apr 13, 2023
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International Women's Day Marathon
WQXR will celebrate the contributions of women composers on International Women's Day in a special marathon featuring 24 hours of music by over 120 women composers. Mar 8, 2023
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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, 2023
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New Program: The Evening Concert Hall
Beginning Monday, January 9 through Saturday, April 15, WQXR will feature live concert recordings in the evenings, including more prominent placement for our hometown organizations. Jan 2, 2023
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WQXR Christmas Concert
Tune in for classic carols and a few surprises presented by WQXR hosts. Dec 23, 2022
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A Spiritual Celebration with Terrance McKnight
Terrance McKnight explores the beauty and variety of traditional spirituals that celebrate the Christmas story. Dec 21, 2022