WQXR

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WQXR is New York City’s only all-classical music station, immersing listeners in the city’s rich musical life on-air at 105.9FM, online at WQXR.org, and in person through live events and performances. WQXR presents new and landmark classical recordings, as well as live concerts from New York City’s concert halls and performance venues, and broadcasts essential destination programs including Carnegie Hall Live, Metropolitan Opera Saturday Matinee Broadcasts, New York Philharmonic This Week, New York in Concert, This Week with Yannick, and the Young Artists Showcase. WQXR also produces podcasts that reach new audiences for the artform: Every Voice with Terrance McKnight, The NY Phil Story: Made in New York, The Open Ears Project, Helga, and—in partnership with the Metropolitan Opera—the critically acclaimed opera podcast, Aria Code. As a public radio station, WQXR is supported through the generosity of its members, donors, and sponsors, making classical music relevant, accessible, and inspiring for all.

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Latest Pieces

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Jessye Norman has thrilled millions around the world with her vocal artistry in the opera house, and on the recital stage. She's also coped with ra...

Bought by WNMU-FM, 'The Sea', WUFT, WNMU-FM, KPIP-LP and more


  • Added: May 23, 2014
  • Length: 57:52
  • Purchases: 7
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Strauss soprano Deborah Voigt hosts this one-hour radio documentary, presented by WQXR, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ric...

Bought by WNMU-FM, WDPR, WFMT Station Account, WABE, WFIU and more


  • Added: May 22, 2014
  • Length: 56:59
  • Purchases: 7
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Classical superstar violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Jeremy Denk join WQXR’s Elliott Forrest in the WQXR studios to preview their new recording, F...

Bought by WDPR, WDPR, and KUHF


  • Added: May 20, 2014
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 3
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Nobuyuki Tsujii, the blind Japanese pianist who tied for the gold medal at the 2009 Van Cliburn Competition, came to The Greene Space in New York C...

Bought by Radio Catskill


  • Added: Jan 21, 2014
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 1
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The Gilmore Artist Award is given every four years to "an international pianist of any age and nationality following a rigorous and confidential se...

Bought by WMUK


  • Added: Jan 14, 2014
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 1
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Celebrating the centennial of his birth, this hour-long special honors legendary tenor Richard Tucker with rarely-heard archival recordings of his ...

Bought by KMUN, WDPR, and The WFMT Radio Network


  • Added: Jan 07, 2014
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 3
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The Bennewitz String Quartet traveled to The Frick Collection for its New York debut. Named after the celebrated Czech violinist Antonin Bennewitz,...

Bought by WBAA, Radio Catskill, KMUN, KPIP-LP, and 4MBS ClassicFM


  • Added: Jan 02, 2014
  • Length: 01:58:03
  • Purchases: 5
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Our series of Concerts from the Frick Collection comes to a close with a performance by the Smetana Piano Trio. Founded in 1934 by legendary Czech ...

Bought by WBAA, WVIA, KMUN, WCNY, KMUN and more


  • Added: Dec 26, 2013
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 8
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Canadian pianist Janina Fialkowska gives a varied solo recital at The Frick Collection. A longtime presence in the music world, Fialkowska has perf...

Bought by WBAA, WCNY, KMUN, KPIP-LP, 4MBS ClassicFM and more


  • Added: Dec 26, 2013
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 6
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26-year-old Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang made her debut at The Frick Collection this past season, accompanied by Uzbek pianist Michail Lifits. F...

Bought by WBAA, WCNY, KMUN, KPIP-LP, 4MBS ClassicFM and more


  • Added: Dec 26, 2013
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 6