WQXR History
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Timeline: WQXR at 85
On Dec. 3, WQXR turns 85 and we couldn't feel or sound any better! Here's a look back at the station's rich history of bringing great classical music to New York City and beyond. Dec 3, 2021
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Einstein Listened
Einstein had subscriptions to both the WNYC and WQXR program guides! Jul 22, 2021
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Adventures in Listening
"For me the Gates of Paradise are wired for sound — and attuned to 1550 kilocycles." Jan 11, 2020
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Music Speaks for Itself
"The plan of WQXR has been to broadcast all kinds of good music...reproduced as faithfully as modern radio science makes possible, and without too much comment." Jan 3, 2020
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The Companionship of Music
"The Friends of WQXR are part of a great society, for they are sharing, unknown to each other, the companionship of the heroic poets of sound." Jan 3, 2020
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Confessions
"I am grateful to WQXR because it enables me to enjoy my reactionary taste in music." Jan 2, 2020
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If He Walked Into My Life
An appreciation of the composer-lyricist Jerry Herman. Dec 30, 2019
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Joyeux Anniversaire! Mario Braggiotti, host of WQXR’s "To France—With Music"
On the occasion of his birthday, we remember Mario Braggiotti --the late pianist, composer, raconteur, and host of WQXR’s To France—With Music. Nov 29, 2019
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Historic WQXR Themes
In an effort to answer questions few have the answer to... Nov 26, 2019
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WQXR: The First to Use Tape
WQXR used 'cutting' edge technology to get the very best sound. Nov 15, 2019
