WQXR Editorial

Notable Firsts For Women In the Classical World (Part 1)

This Women's History Month, we reflect on how far the classical world has come, and how far it has to go. Mar 1, 2026

Handel and Hendrix: Genius Roommates Who Lived Centuries Apart

In 1968 Jimi Hendrix became a neighbor of sorts to another musical legend — George Friedrich Handel. Feb 23, 2026

Eight Ways To Say 'I Love You': Pieces Composers Wrote For Their Valentines

It's Valentine's Day, which means love is in the air! Here are 8 pieces composers wrote for their Valentines. Feb 11, 2026

Watch Leontyne Price on 'What's My Line?' from 1966

The long-running game show saw many celebrities during its 17 season run. In 1966, Leontyne Price appeared as a mystery guest before the panel of guessers. Feb 10, 2026

15 Powerful Uses of Classical Music in Olympic Figure Skating History

With the Winter Games underway, and figure skating inevitably at the center of the action, we’re celebrating our favorite uses of classical music in skating performances. Feb 6, 2026

Happy Birthday Franz Liszt! 5 Absurd Moments From the Eccentric Pianist's Life

Liszt was a performer and showman just as much as he was an ace composer. We mark his birthday with five moments that really brought out his inner diva. Oct 22, 2025

Women's Equality Day: Music of the Suffragists

August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, which celebrates the date that the federal government added the 19th Amendment to the U.S. constitution. Aug 26, 2025