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How far would you go for revenge? This week Aria Code unpacks Allein! Weh, ganz allein from Strauss’s Elektra featuring Nina Stemme performing at The Metropolitan Opera. Hosted by Rhiannon Giddens this episode features author and radio commentator William Berger and writer and documentary filmmaker David Holthouse. Listen to the episode now wherever you get your podcasts! ... https://www.wnycstudios.org//aria-code-strauss-elektra-nin

Our listeners shared their favorite dad jokes, and we will be sharing these gems Bach-to-Bach on-air today for Father's Day! Check this link for more! https://bit.ly/3wVwO1e

LIVE NOW: Celebrate Black artistry this Juneteenth. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we present Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021 a musical event produced in partnership with The Harlem Chamber Players,Harlem Stage and The Harlem School of the Arts. This free concert will feature the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork’s Tulsa 1921 (Pity These Ashes, Pity This Dust), as well as compositions by Jessie Montgomery, Alice Coltrane, and Trevor Weston. Soloists include J’Nai Bridges, Lady Jess, and Ashley Jackson. WQXR’s Terrance McKnight hosts. View the concert program here: bit.ly/3xVDe1E

The day is still young! In celebration of Juneteenth, we are presenting a 24-hour marathon of composers and performers of African descent. Join us on WQXR! https://www.wqxr.org//music-juneteenth-black-classical-ar/

T-5 minutes! Tune in to WQXR to hear this iconic production of Verdi’s Aida featuring Leontyne Price and Grace Bumbry! https://www.wqxr.org/story/metropolitan-opera-verdis-aida/