WQXR's 2016 Holiday Specials

WQXR Features /

The WQXR Holiday Channel Plays Your Classical Christmas Favorites

WQXR brings you music to celebrate the spirit of the season with the return of our all-classical holiday channel. From Dec. 1-Jan. 6, we'll stream continuous seasonal music, 24/7. Dec 1, 2018

WQXR Features /

New Year’s Day 2017 From Vienna

At 11 am on Jan. 1, waltz — and polka — into the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel during a live broadcast from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein. Jan 1, 2017

The New York Philharmonic This Week /

A New York Philharmonic Winter Holiday Jukebox

Tune in at 9 pm this week when the New York Philharmonic digs into its archives for a winter holiday program featuring performances from over the decades. Dec 29, 2016

WQXR Features /

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Live From Cambridge

At 10 am on Dec. 24, WQXR hosts a live broadcast from the chapel of King’s College in Cambridge for the legendary Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service. Dec 24, 2016

Metropolitan Opera /

Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel' is your Christmas Eve Broadcast

The Metropolitan Opera continues a holiday tradition with its broadcast of "Hansel and Gretel." Dec 24, 2016

WQXR Editorial /

Watch: Melodica Men Strike Again With 'Nutcracker Mini Suite'

Just a few months after their immensely popular “Rite of Spring” arrangement, The Melodica Men are back with a “mini-suite” of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! Dec 22, 2016

WQXR Editorial /

Boston Pops Bring Holiday Joy With a Mannequin Challenge

Laugh with the Boston Pops as they present their holiday-themed Mannequin Challenge. Dec 21, 2016

Young Artists Showcase /

Chanukah Broadcast Featuring the Keshet Eilon Ensemble

In this week's episode is our annual Chanukah broadcast from the gala concert of the Keshet Eilon String Mastercourse in Israel. Dec 21, 2016

Classical Quizzes /

Quiz: A Classical Music Year-In-Review 2016

There were strikes, retirements, new albums and even a symphonic Super Bowl appearance. Take our classical music year-in-review quiz and share how much you remember from 2016. Dec 19, 2016