WQXR Special Programming
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World Orchestra Week at Carnegie Hall
World Orchestra Week at Carnegie Hall Jul 22, 2024
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Juneteenth Marathon 2024
WQXR marks Juneteenth with an all-day marathon celebrating composers and performers of African descent. Jun 19, 2024
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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
