Emma Wagner

Senior Digital Content Manager

Emma Wagner appears in the following:

Have You Heard? | Dvořák Symphonies 7–9 Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic

Monday, September 26, 2022

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.

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New Sounds at 40: Julia Wolfe's Exclusive Interview with John Schaefer

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

To celebrate 40 years of New Sounds, WQXR turns the mic around on John Schaefer in an exclusive interview with Pulitzer prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe.

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"If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On:" The Life of Clara Schumann

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

WQXR reviews highlights from Clara Schumann's illustrious life— from compositions to performances, to music historian conspiracies, we’ve covered it all. 

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Fernande Decruck: Symphonies for Saxophone

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Steven Banks and Matthew Aubin discuss 20th century female composer Fernande Decruck and the cutting edge instrument of the 1940s in France, the saxophone. 

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Fernande Decruck: Sonatas for Saxophone

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Steven Banks and Matthew Aubin discuss 20th century female composer Fernande Decruck and the cutting edge instrument of the 1940s in France, the saxophone. 

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Open-Air & Air-Conditioned NYC Concerts to Enjoy in August

Monday, August 01, 2022

This month, we’re serving a healthy batch of sizzlin’ summer open-air concerts, plus the lowdown on a number of air-conditioned classical events.

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Classical Music Heard in Stranger Things 4

Friday, July 15, 2022

Here are a few classical selections that caught our ears in the penultimate season of the hit series.

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8 Living American Composers to Know

Friday, July 01, 2022

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Leave the patriotic soundtrack to WQXR, here’s a short list of iconic living American composers for this 4th of July.

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NYC Outdoor Concerts to Enjoy in July

Friday, July 01, 2022

Summer is officially here and it’s bringing the heat. No, we’re not talking about temperatures or sports teams; we’re talking about music. 

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Around the Boroughs with Baritone Justin Austin in 2 Recitals, 9 Recommendations & 1 Near-Death Encounter

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Baritone, Justin Austin shares his favorite spots for a bagel, a story of a near-death experience, and what it means to be a New Yorker.  

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NYC Outdoor Concerts to Enjoy in June

Wednesday, June 01, 2022

All summer long, we’ll be sharing our list of classical concerts, and a few classical-adjacent contenders, for you to enjoy al fresco. 

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Pants Roles: Gender Fluidity and Queer Undertones in Opera

Wednesday, June 01, 2022

A brief history of the category-defying vocal Fach that has been piquing curiosity for centuries

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5 Asian American Musicians You Should Know

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Here are five musicians who will be featured on WQXR during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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Soprano Nadine Sierra on Singing Lucia

Monday, May 16, 2022

The star soprano discusses growing with the character of Lucia and making what once seemed like unattainable dreams for women, a bright and successful reality for herself.

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20 Classical Music Selections for Your Wedding

Monday, May 09, 2022

If you’ve realized you have a whole wedding ceremony worth of music to select but not a clue where to begin, WQXR is here to help.

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What is a mukbang? Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Junction Trio

Thursday, May 05, 2022

The Junction Trio filmed a mukbang while eating foods from their cultures and reflected on their experience as a piano trio. 

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Every Good Boy Does Fine: An Exclusive Preview of Jeremy Denk's Memoir

Monday, April 25, 2022

This week on Book Club, Annie is featuring Jeremy Denk's memoir, and he has graciously shared an exclusive preview of his memoir with WQXR.

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A Closer Look at the 2022 Oscar Nominees for Best Original Score

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Here are the 2022 Oscar-nominees for Best Original Score, followed by a playlist of musical triumphs from years past.

Behind Vitamin String Quartet’s Rise to Pop Culture Fame

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Vitamin String Quartet, creator of the pop-meets-classical covers that charmed viewers throughout Bridgerton, boasts an impressive listenership of pop and classical fans alike. 

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Fran Lebowitz Wanted to be a Conductor: The Iconic New Yorker Talks Classical Music with Jeff Spurgeon

Monday, March 21, 2022

Fran Lebowitz spoke with Jeff Spurgeon about exercising to classical music, how at 8 years-old she accidentally stained a couch while attempting to “conduct” a symphony, and more.

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