Summer Music Festivals 2011
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Choral Summer Camp
This week we journey with Kent Tritle to the Berkshire Choral Festival in Sheffield Massachusetts, where he has conducted performances during the month of July. The festival attract... Jul 31, 2011
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At Marlboro, They Come to the Vermont Woods to Play, Not To Perform
It is a rite of passage for elite chamber musicians that involves a pilgrimage to a hilltop in Vermont where cell phone reception is spotty and meandering dirt roads pass stands sel... Jul 24, 2011
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The Naumburg Bandshell: A New York Icon
Have you ever been to a free concert at The Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park? If you haven’t, you should plan to go before the summer is over. It’s one of most unique experiences Ne... Jun 20, 2011
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Cancellation of Philharmonic's Summer Parks Tour Draws Mixed Reactions
The New York Philharmonic's announcement on Tuesday that it is cancelling its annual round of free concerts in city parks this summer has been met with mixed reviews from fans, writer... Jun 9, 2011
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The Great(?) Outdoors
I've sung plenty of outdoor gigs (including WQXR's appearance last summer at the "Play Me I'm Yours" piano near Columbus Circle, where the video producer was kind enough to cut away... Jun 8, 2011
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The Top Five Outdoor Summer Concerts in New York City
After such a terribly long winter, it’s time to celebrate summer’s arrival. There's no better way to appreciate a balmy evening than taking in an outdoor concert in one of New York Ci... Jun 7, 2011
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Music from Marlboro
Now in its 60th year, the Marlboro Music School and Festival has nurtured some of the leading names in chamber music. On Mondays at 9 pm, WQXR brings you a sampling of festival highli... Jun 6, 2011
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Feastings at Fests
Whether you prefer filet mignon, miso-glazed salmon or an old-fashioned hot dog, the city's summer concert venues and intrepid caterers offer a wealth of park-ready gourmet meals. And... Jun 3, 2011
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Summer Music Festivals Come To New York City and Upstate
In this week's Arts File, Kerry Nolan speaks with WQX-Aria blogger and Q2 host Olivia Giovetti about local summer music festivals.
Jun 3, 2011