Introducing Classical Music Happy Hour with Emanuel Ax

Aria Code by WQXR & The Metropolitan Opera

Mar 25, 202600:03:38Music

Hello Aria Code fans, pianist Emanuel Ax is dropping into the feed to introduce Classical Music Happy Hour, a new podcast he hosts that you might enjoy. The show is all about the joy in chatting about music with all sort...

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