WQXR Features
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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 20, 2026
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A New Yorker's Christmas with Nimet Habachy
One of the great WQXR traditions: Nimet Habachy's reflections on Christmas in New York. Dec 25, 2025
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Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain: An Irish-Appalachian Celebration
Enjoy a Christmas concert celebrating the spirit and history of Appalachia’s Irish and Scottish roots through music. Dec 23, 2025
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Christmas: A Spiritual Celebration with Terrance McKnight
Terrance McKnight explores the beauty and variety of traditional spirituals that celebrate the Christmas story. Dec 21, 2025
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Itzhak Perlman's Chanukah Radio Party
Enjoy this rebroadcast of the legendary violinist sharing music and memories of Chanukah. Dec 15, 2025
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Thanksgiving Programming Highlights
Here are some highlights to listen for this Thanksgiving! Nov 27, 2025
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Beethoven Symphony Marathon 2025
All nine Beethoven symphonies played in order? That’s a marathon we can all finish. Nov 2, 2025
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Halloween Programming Highlights
Some highlights to listen for on Halloween…if you dare! Oct 31, 2025
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Musical Memories of the High Holidays with Itzhak Perlman
The violinist shares a wide variety of high holiday recordings that have special meaning for him, including several of his own performances. Sep 22, 2025