
About the station
WQXR broadcasts on 105.9 FM from New York City and describes itself as the city’s only purely classical music station. The focus is on orchestral, chamber and opera music. In addition, there are concert broadcasts and events in cooperation with concert halls and cultural institutions in the region.
The station belongs to New York Public Radio (NYPR), a public media group that, according to its own information, is financed primarily through members, donations and sponsors. In addition to FM reception, livestreams are available at wqxr.org, along with numerous podcasts. The website features regular programs such as “Saturday at the Opera,” an overview of recently played pieces, and an archive of past programs.
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How to listen to WQXR 105.9 FM
- In your browser Right here with the play button – free and without signing up.
- With the app In SoundNode for Android and iPhone, with favourites and alarm clock.
- On your TV In SoundNode for Fire TV and Android TV.
- In the car Via Android Auto with the SoundNode app.
- On a speaker With Chromecast: tap “Cast” in the player.
- On the radio 105.9 MHz FM (Newark, NJ); Umsetzer: 103.7 MHz (Highland, NY)
- Based in
- United States
- Operator
- New York Public Radio
- Call sign
- WQXR-FM
Station information
- Call sign
- WQXR-FM
- License
- New York Public Radio · Newark, NJ · FCC
- Frequency
- 105.9 MHz FM (Newark, NJ); Umsetzer: 103.7 MHz (Highland, NY)
- Coverage area
- New York City, New York area
- Region
- New York
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