WQXR Special Programming
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An African American Requiem
Hear the world premiere of Portland-based composer Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem. May 8, 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
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Itzhak Perlman's Chanukah Special
Enjoy this rebroadcast of the legendary violinist sharing music and memories of Chanukah. Nov 29, 2021
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The 2021 Classical Thanksgiving Parade
Make WQXR the soundtrack for your Thanksgiving! We'll have music by American composers and Thanksgiving-themed works parading through your radio all day long. Nov 25, 2021
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Beethoven Symphony Marathon
All nine Beethoven symphonies played in order? That’s a marathon we can all finish. Nov 7, 2021
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We Shall All Be Changed: Musical Reflections on 9/11
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, profound comfort and hope is found in the transcendent power of music. Sep 11, 2021
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Musical Memories of the High Holidays with Itzhak Perlman
At 9 pm on Thursday, September 9, the violinist shares a wide variety of high holiday recordings that have special meaning for him, including several of his own performances. Sep 10, 2021
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Guest Host: WNYC's Brian Lehrer
With WQXR evening host Terrance McKnight out on book leave, he's asked several friends to step in and cover his shifts over the next few weeks. Oct 15, 2020
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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. Mar 25, 2013
