WQXR's 2015 Holiday Specials
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New Year’s Day 2016 From Vienna
At 11 am on Jan. 1, waltz (and polka) into the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic and conductor Mariss Jansons during a live broadcast from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein. Jan 1, 2016
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Christmastime in New York: Cathedral Choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Listen to the Choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine performing a century-spanning program that tells the story of the nativity. Dec 26, 2015
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Christmas at the Movies
There have been many Christmas scenes in movies and host David Garland unwraps some of the accompanying music for them. Dec 25, 2015
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Live From Cambridge
Join us at 10 am on Dec. 24 for a live broadcast from the chapel of King’s College in Cambridge for the legendary Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service. Dec 24, 2015
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Ton Koopman Conducts Handel's 'Messiah'
Ton Koopman leads the New York Philharmonic in Handel's "Messiah." Dec 24, 2015
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Handel's Messiah from Trinity Church
Listen to Julian Wachner conduct Handel’s classic oratorio from Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan, the venue where it received its U.S. premiere in 1770. Dec 20, 2015
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Throwback Thursday: The Story of 'Sleigh Ride'
When we hear Sleigh Ride, by composer Leroy Anderson, we think Christmas. But it’s not about Christmas. It’s about ... just ... winter. Dec 10, 2015
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Chanukah Traditions Live From the Greene Space
Watch the archive from a special evening of music celebrating the Festival of Lights with East of the River, Divahn and Andy Statman. Dec 9, 2015
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A Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama Live From the Greene Space
Tune in at 7 pm on Dec. 24 to hear this year's radio drama inspired by Charles Dickens's classic tale featuring Kathleen Turner as Scrooge. Dec 8, 2015
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The Calmus Ensemble and Christmas Carols of the World
Watch the video archive of great choral music in the Greene Space when the Calmus Ensemble makes their only public appearance in New York City this season. Dec 7, 2015