WQXR 105.9 FM

New York's Classical Music Radio Station

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Classical, Classical Music, Opera +3

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Frequency

105.9 FM

📖 About

WQXR 105.9 FM is New York City's dedicated classical music radio station and a service of New York Public Radio. Broadcasting on 105.9 FM and online, WQXR presents a wide range of classical music programming, including orchestral works, chamber music, opera, symphonic repertoire, performances from major New York cultural institutions, and carefully curated programs hosted by experienced music presenters. The station serves classical music listeners throughout the New York metropolitan area and also provides live online streaming for audiences around the world. WQXR has a long and distinguished broadcasting history dating back to W2XR in 1929 and the WQXR call letters adopted in 1936. Today, WQXR combines its historic role in New York classical radio with digital streaming, online programming, podcasts, archives, cultural coverage, and specialized music streams.

📋 Details

history:WQXR traces its history to W2XR, founded by John V. L. Hogan in 1929. The station adopted the WQXR call letters in 1936 and became an important New York classical music broadcaster.

operator:New York Public Radio

call sign:WQXR-FM

programming:Classical repertoire, orchestral music, chamber music, opera, symphonic works, live performances, cultural programming and specialty music programs

fm frequency:105.9 MHz

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coverage area:New York City and the New York metropolitan area

stream format:AAC

broadcast type:FM and Online Streaming

listener focus:Classical music listeners, opera enthusiasts, orchestral music fans, chamber music audiences and listeners interested in New York's cultural music scene

station format:Classical Music

stream bitrate:48 Kbps

online services:Live streaming, program schedule, play history, podcasts, videos, archives and additional music streams

station identity:New York's Classical Music Radio Station

ownership history:WQXR was acquired by New York Public Radio from The New York Times in 2009, preserving a dedicated classical music station on the New York FM dial.

additional streams:WQXR also operates specialized online streams including New Sounds and Operavore

network affiliation:New York Public Radio / WNYC

source verification:Station identity, 105.9 FM frequency, online streaming, programming format and historical information were cross-checked against official WQXR and New York Public Radio/WNYC sources.

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primary music format:Classical Music

official organization:New York Public Radio

historical significance:WQXR has played a major role in preserving and promoting classical music broadcasting in New York City for decades and has a documented broadcasting history extending back to the early development of FM and high-fidelity radio.

specialized programming:WQXR features regular classical programming alongside opera, live concert broadcasts, cultural partnerships, music features and specialty online channels.

current frequency history:WQXR moved to 105.9 FM in October 2009 as part of the transaction that transferred the station and frequency to WNYC/New York Public Radio.