Classical New York
By WQXR
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IN CONVERSATION - With Alex Ross
Alex Ross discusses his massive new book Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music, about Wagner's broad influence beyond music. Sep 25, 2020
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IN CONVERSATION - With Simone Dinnerstein
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein discusses her new album, A Character of Quiet, featuring works of Schubert and Glass, recorded in her home earlier this year. Sep 18, 2020
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SPECIAL – The Black Experience in the Concert Hall: The Mozart Effect
WQXR’s Terrance McKnight hosts a conversation about the Black experience in the concert hall and the unique challenges people of color face in the classical music world. Sep 9, 2020
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IN CONVERSATION – With Davóne Tines
Davóne Tines talks about his chamber Opera "The Black Clown", the relationship between Bach's music and R&B, and how sometimes just being in the room is already a form of protest. Aug 14, 2020
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IN CONVERSATION – With Lauren Michelle
James Bennett links up with Soprano Lauren Michelle to discuss racism in the opera house, the cost of speaking up, and how she tumbled headfirst into the dazzling world of opera. Jul 31, 2020
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IN CONVERSATION – With Lucas Meachem
The latest episode of In Conversation features baritone Lucas Meachem in conversation with Merrin Lazyan. Jul 25, 2020
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CONCERT WATCH – Orli Shaham
Orli Shaham plays Mozart Piano Sonatas. Jul 24, 2020
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IN CONVERSATION – With Anna Thorvaldsdottir
This week you can join James Bennett in his conversation with Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir. Jul 17, 2020
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TRAILER – This Week with Yannick
WQXR and WRTI, Philadelphia’s classical music & jazz station, have come together to launch “This Week with Yannick,” an eight-week radio series hosted by conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Jul 11, 2020
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IN CONVERSATION – With Stewart Goodyear
Pianist and composer is our guest In Conversation this week, with host Zev Kane. Jul 10, 2020
