Emma is a digital marketer who specializes in the performing arts and classical music. She received a degree in Marketing Communications from Emerson College in Boston, MA and a minor in music supplemented by courses at Berklee College of Music. While in school, Emma held internships at a variety of arts institutions including The Kennedy Center and Playbill.
Her career started in the marketing department of the Metropolitan Opera with a focus in social media content creation, e-marketing production and digital performance analysis. Before joining the WQXR team, she worked for NYC digital-first ad agency Situation Interactive as a Project Manager for multiple Broadway clients including Tina Fey’s Mean Girls and Roundabout Theatre Company.
In her personal musical endeavors, she has had the privilege of performing at Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden as a soprano with the New York Choral Society, and currently sings with the Young New Yorkers' Chorus Treble Ensemble.
Emma Wagner appears in the following:
A Seat in the Listening Room: John Schaefer Reflects on Bob Sherman’s Legacy
Monday, June 05, 2023
“Bob’s knack for pulling back the curtain and revealing the people who made the music was incredibly important for me as an aspiring college radio DJ.”
Classical Around Town | June 2023
Friday, June 02, 2023
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WQXR's monthly feature “Classical Around Town” spotlights classical music concerts in your community, from the five boroughs to New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island and beyond.
Classical Around Town | May 2023
Monday, May 01, 2023
WQXR's monthly feature “Classical Around Town” spotlights classical music concerts in your community, from the five boroughs to New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island and beyond.
Have You Heard? | "Arctic" by Eldbjørg Hemsing with the Arctic Philharmonic
Friday, March 17, 2023
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Every month, WQXR Music Coordinator Quentin Neroes reviews a great new recording. He'll tell you why it’s worth listening to and you just might discover your new favorite record.
The Music of Tár
Friday, March 10, 2023
Though movies may love stories about musicians, conductors have not appeared as memorable characters in recent feature films—that is, not until this year’s Oscar contender: Tár.
Classical Around Town | March 2023
Monday, March 06, 2023
WQXR's new monthly feature “Classical Around Town” spotlights classical music concerts in your community, from the five boroughs to New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island and beyond.
Have You Heard? | Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 3–5 Kristian Bezuidenhout, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Every month, WQXR Music Coordinator Quentin Neroes reviews a great new recording. He'll tell you why it’s worth listening to and you just might discover your new favorite record.
Most Romantic Original Film Scores of the 21st Century (So Far)
Monday, February 13, 2023
Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are some of the most romantic film scores of the 21st century (so far).
12 Black Contemporary Composers You Should Listen To
Saturday, February 04, 2023
Explore works from extraordinary, living Black composers.
Why You Should Listen to Erwin Schulhoff
Monday, January 23, 2023
Thousands of pieces of music never had their chance to be heard because of the Nazi suppression. Schulhoff was one of a generation of composers whose lives the Nazis brutally cut short.
Have You Heard? | "Walking in the Dark" by Julia Bullock
Monday, January 16, 2023
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Every month, WQXR Music Coordinator Quentin Neroes reviews a great new recording. He'll tell you why it’s worth listening to and you just might discover your new favorite record.
12 Best Classical Albums of 2022
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Join WQXR Music Coordinator Quentin Neroes for a recap of his favorite albums from 2022.
Becoming Laura Brown with The Hours’s Kelli O’Hara
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Speaking to WQXR on an off-day in between performances, Kelli O’Hara spoke effusively of the “magical” experience she’s had bringing the world of The Hours to life.
An Abridged Classical Music Dictionary
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
What’s a crescendo? What does forte mean? And what is pizzicato and does it come with extra cheese? Our (very) abridged classical music dictionary has the answers.
Have You Heard? | "Portrait" by Alex Baranowski from Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà
Monday, November 21, 2022
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Every month, WQXR Music Coordinator Quentin Neroes reviews a great new recording. He'll tell you why it’s worth listening to and you just might discover your new favorite record.
10 Horror Soundtracks for Halloween
Monday, October 31, 2022
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From slashers to classic thrillers, here are some of the best horror soundtracks to get you in the Halloween spirit.
What’s That Quirky, Spooky Music I Always Hear In Movies?
Friday, October 28, 2022
Edvard Grieg, the composer behind “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” had no idea his two-minute ditty would become an on-screen sensation.
Homecoming Celebration On-Air: The NY Philharmonic Returns to David Geffen Hall
Friday, October 14, 2022
From October 17-23, WQXR is celebrating the New York Philharmonic and the re-opening of its newly-renovated home at David Geffen Hall.
A Noteworthy History of the New York Philharmonic
Friday, October 14, 2022
The NY Philharmonic's Director, Archives & Exhibitions hand selected ten archival treasures for listeners to explore in celebration of the NY Philharmonic's return to David Geffen Hall.
An Architectural Scavenger Hunt of the New David Geffen Hall
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Explore some architectural details to look out for in the Wu Tsai Theater when you visit the New York Philharmonic at their new home.
