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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Series: Sinatra 100
Caption: Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald on The Frank Sinatra Show - Airdate: May 9, 1958, Credit: ABC Photo Archives/Getty
Author Adam Gopnik explores the musical talents of Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Julie London and of course Frank Sina...

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  • Added: Nov 03, 2015
  • Length: 02:43
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Caption: Frank Sinatra;Tony Bennett at 'Frank Sinatra and Friends' - air date: April 21, 1977, Credit:  ABC Photo Archives/Getty
Tony Bennett first met Frank Sinatra in 1942, at Sinatra's famous Paramount Theater gig. Bennett and author James Kaplan bring us back to 1501 Broa...

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  • Added: Nov 03, 2015
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Caption: Entertainers Deana Martin, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra perform on a Christmas special TV show in December 1967., Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Stinger/Getty
Tom Dreesen and Will Friedwald explore Sinatra’s family, friends, and personal life.

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  • Added: Nov 03, 2015
  • Length: 02:52
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Caption: Frank Sinatra 1960, Credit: GAB Archive/Getty
Author Tom Santopietro explores Sinatra the superstar – a tender tough guy with super human drive.

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  • Added: Nov 03, 2015
  • Length: 02:42
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From: WQXR
Series: Sinatra 100
Caption: 1975: American singer and actor Frank Sinatra in concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Credit: Joe Bangay/Getty
Author Adam Gopnik examines the contradictions in Sinatra, his musical choices at the end of his career and the enduring status of his life work.

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2015
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Caption: American singer and actor Frank Sinatra laughs during a performance with musician and bandleader Tommy Dorsey 1941, Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty
According to critic Will Friedwald, it was on the bandstand that Frank Sinatra was most comfortable.

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2015
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Caption: Singer and actor Frank Sinatra, Hollywood, California, mid 1950s, Credit: Underwood Archives/Getty
Author Tom Santopietro takes us back to the amazing and storied 1950s comeback of Frank Sinatra.

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2015
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Caption: Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly carried by Frank Sinatra in a publicity still from the film, 'High Society', 1956, Credit: Silver Screen Collection/Getty
Author Will Friedwald discusses Bing Crosby’s influence on Frank Sinatra’s career in music, radio and film.

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2015
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Caption: 25th July 1953: American singer and actor Frank Sinatra performing during a visit to London, Credit: Ronald Startup/Getty
Author Adam Gopnik tells the story of the confidential, refined and emotional side of Sinatra.

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2015
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Caption: 2nd June 1944: Frank Sinatra (1915 - 1998) as Clarence Doolittle in MGM's 'Anchors Aweigh', directed by George Sidney. , Credit: John Kobal Foundation/Gettu
Tom Santopietro author of Sinatra in Hollywood examines Sinatra on the screen.

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2015
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