
WQXR Editorial
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Operavore Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties
We're aware of a technical issue on our Operavore stream. We are working on getting it back up and running. Thank you for your patience. Jul 1, 2022
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Behind Vitamin String Quartet’s Rise to Pop Culture Fame
Vitamin String Quartet, creator of the pop-meets-classical covers that charmed viewers throughout Bridgerton, boasts an impressive listenership of pop and classical fans alike. Mar 24, 2022
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Fran Lebowitz Wanted to be a Conductor: The Iconic New Yorker Talks Classical Music with Jeff Spurgeon
Fran Lebowitz spoke with Jeff Spurgeon about exercising to classical music, how at 8 years-old she accidentally stained a couch while attempting to “conduct” a symphony, and more. Mar 21, 2022
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4 Female Composers in Conversation
Four female composers echo the importance of amplifying women’s voices, the necessity of representation, and, above all, the value of mentorship. Mar 8, 2022
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The Surprising Influence of Classical in Metal Music
Electric guitarist and podcast host Alex Skolnick reveals the covert connection between metal and classical music in his interview with Yulia Ziskel of the New York Philharmonic. Feb 24, 2022
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Black Classical: Composers and Conductors Who Shaped Music History
Here are just a few of the many composers and conductors that you should remember, for Black History Month and beyond. Feb 1, 2022
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The 20 Essential Bach Recordings
With thousands of Bach music performances committed to recordings, it's hard to know where to begin. Here's our list of Essential Bach Recordings. Mar 21, 2021
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Music Resolutions for 2021
They're like your regular New Year's resolutions, but more music-oriented. Get inspired to listen! Jan 2, 2021
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Countdown 2020: The Takeaways
Thoughts and analysis from a countdown for a wild year. Jan 1, 2021
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Even With Quiet Concert Halls, Beethoven Talk Still Dominated 2020
We didn’t listen to a ton of Beethoven like we thought we would this year. But we did talk about him. A lot. Dec 15, 2020