Fans who tuned into WQXR at its new address, 105.9, at 8:00pm today were greeted by a message recorded over 70 years ago by WQXR co-founder Elliott M. Sanger. The recording expressed WQXR’s commitment to bring classical music to a widespread audience, and to maintain its listeners’ satisfaction. WQXR and its new parent company, WNYC, wished to reaffirm that mission, and have already made good on their promise by broadcasting the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra live from Carnegie Hall.
To recap briefly: WNYC, a member of National Public Radio, bought the rights to WQXR from the New York Times Company, and has transplanted the station to 105.9FM from 96.3FM. The new ownership brings new programming and a new website. The site (which seems to be down currently) has information about WQXR, as well as access to four different internet radio streams. 93.9 (NPR), their AM classical station, 105.9 (now WQXR), and Q2. Q2 is the new internet-only radio stream that will broadcast music geared toward a more niche oriented listener base. This includes contemporary music, and some chamber and vocal music. Read up on the details on our previous articles. Otherwise click ahead for info about tonight’s performance.
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WQXR Makes Debut Broadcast on 105.9
With Message Recorded 72 Years Ago
Remembering Stravinsky
Today marks the 127th year since Igor Stravinsky’s birth. He brought originality and professionalism to contemporary music, and sparked a distinctive style that has influenced many composers who followed him. While he was indeed a prolific composer, he is most recognized for his monumental works like Firebird, and Le Sacre du Printems (The Rite of Spring). One of my favorite pieces is the Suite Italienne. Perhaps, along with some cake, we can all listen to a Stravinsky work we’ve never heard before to help celebrate. And if you have in fact heard them all, then you didn’t need me to remind you it was his birthday.