Holiday Guide 2011
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Results of the 2011 Classical Countdown
For the past several weeks we asked listeners to vote for their favorite pieces of classical music. This weekend we count down the final results. Click through for regular updates.
Dec 29, 2011
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The Five Greatest Carols Ever
"In The Bleak Midwinter" is the world’s greatest Christmas carol, according to WQXR.org's poll of leading choirmasters and choral experts from the US and the UK.
Dec 19, 2011
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John Rutter's Carols Herald the Season
In the world of classical music, John Rutter is Mr. Christmas: the most celebrated and commercially successful carol composer alive. A new collection features many of his arrangements.
Dec 17, 2011
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Top Five Alternative Nutcrackers
From Disney’s Fantasia to phone commercials, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite pops up frequently. Here are our top five alternative Nutcrackers.
Dec 14, 2011
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Live from Trinity Church: Handel's Messiah 2011
On Monday, we brought you a live broadcast of Handel's Messiah live from Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan. Listen to it here on-demand. Dec 12, 2011
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A Grand Piano Christmas
Long Island pianist Jeffrey Biegel offers a collection of 21 glowing arrangements of carols, winter melodies and evocative new pieces. Get a free download.
Dec 12, 2011
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A Christmas Carol Live From The Greene Space
F. Murray Abraham stars as Scrooge with a cast of WQXR and WNYC personalities in an original production of the Dickens tale. Tune in for the radio broadcast on 12/24 at 8pm and 12/25 at 6pm.
Dec 8, 2011
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The Operavore 2011 Gift Guide
Does the opera buff on your shopping list prefer early music or Russian romantics? How about a Wagner set? Here's five acts worth of CDs and DVDs to make spirits bright.
Dec 7, 2011
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WQXR's 2011 Holiday Programming
WQXR is pleased to present special programming throughout the holiday season. Here is a calendar of the Hanukkah and Christmas specials that you will hear in December.
Dec 6, 2011
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WQXR For The Holidays
WQXR For the Holidays is a chance to put our own curatorial stamp on the concept of the holiday album. It’s a collection of carols, songs and classical Christmas pieces presented in glowing arrangements.
Dec 4, 2011