Classical Music Happy Hour
Produced by Carnegie Hall and WQXR. With Emanuel Ax
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An Evening with Jon Batiste: Black Mozart
Classical Music Happy Hour host Manny Ax has something special to share with listeners! Grammy and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste joined WQXR host Terrance McKnight for a live con... Oct 28, 2026
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Manny Ax Remembers the Magic of Horowitz
What happens when one of the world’s greatest pianists returns to Carnegie Hall after 14 years away? Manny Ax was there as a teenager, and he remembers it all. Manny shares a story ab... Sep 21, 2026
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Manny in the Hot Seat
Producer Lauren Purcell-Joiner puts Classical Music Happy Hour host Manny Ax in the hot seat with the tough questions: What’s his favorite drink? The best book about music he’s ever r... Sep 2, 2026
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Why Manny Loves Aida: A Special from Aria Code
Classical Music Happy Hour host Manny Ax and producer Lauren Purcell-Joyner bring you a special episode from Aria Code, diving into Verdi’s Aida, which is one of Manny’s all-time favo... Aug 21, 2026
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A Special Live Edition of Classical Music Happy Hour
Host Manny Ax is back for a very special live episode of Classical Music Happy Hour featuring highlights from the sold-out launch party this past March. Joined on stage by Emmy Award-... Aug 5, 2026
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Manny Ax wants to hear from you!
Hi Classical Music Happy Hour listeners! I’m your host, Manny Ax. I’ve heard from so many of you over the course of this season and I’m so proud of this show and the community we are ... Jul 10, 2026
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Ray Chen - superstar violinist wants you to practice
Violinist and social media guru Ray Chen wraps up this season of Classical Music Happy Hour with an in-studio live performance. He chats with Manny about video games, performance anxi... May 27, 2026
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Paquito D’Rivera -Beef, Beans and Benny (Goodman)
Paquito D’Rivera is composer, saxophonist and clarinetist whose work spans classical, jazz and latin music. Born in Havana, Cuba, D’Rivera started his career playing with the Nation... May 20, 2026
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Yefim Bronfman - master of the keyboard
Pianist Yefim Bronfman, “Fima,” chats with Manny about their decades-long friendship, their love of sports, their surprising anxiety around live broadcast performances. They’ll answe... May 13, 2026
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Isabel Hagen - likes a good viola joke
Comedian Isabel Hagen is a classically trained violist, and a filmmaker. As a comedian, she has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and was a New Face of Comedy at... May 6, 2026