WQXR Special Programming

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

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

Juneteenth Marathon 2023

WQXR marks Juneteenth with an all-day marathon celebrating composers and performers of African descent. Jun 14, 2023

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

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

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

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

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