WQXR Features
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A Musical Feast for Passover with Itzhak Perlman
Violinist Itzhak Perlman shares Passover music from many traditions, plus songs and memories from his childhood in Israel. Apr 21, 2024
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Mahler and the Maestro
Ahead of the Oscars this Sunday, join Aaron Cohen at 6pm Saturday for a special radio documentary called Mahler and the Maestro. Mar 9, 2024
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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 125 women composers. Mar 8, 2024
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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. Jan 16, 2024
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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, 2023
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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 19, 2023
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2023 Holiday Guide with WQXR
Let great music and WQXR be part of your holiday season! Dec 7, 2023
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The 2023 Classical Thanksgiving Parade
Make WQXR the soundtrack for your Thanksgiving! Nov 23, 2023
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Beethoven Symphony Marathon 2023
All nine Beethoven symphonies played in order? That’s a marathon we can all finish. Nov 5, 2023
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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