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Classical Music Happy Hour Podcast Transcripts

WNYC, WQXR · 28 episodes with transcripts

Join renowned pianist and host Emanuel Ax for Classical Music Happy Hour: a new podcast full of music, merriment, and conversation. Manny (Emanuel) talks with an eclectic lineup of composers, performers, and creative voices from the world of classical music and beyond.

Spoken has transcripts of 28 Classical Music Happy Hour episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from September 21, 2026.

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Manny Ax Remembers the Magic of Horowitz

September 21, 2026

SPEAKER_1 (0:00)

Join WQXR for a Classical Kids' Fair, Sunday, September 27th, noon to four, at the University of Mount St. Vincent in Riverdale. Live music, instrument discovery zones, arts, crafts and more. Admission is free. Details at wqxr.org.

Lauren Purcell-Joiner (0:16)

Hi, Classical Music Happy Hour fans. I'm Lauren Purcell-Joyner, the show's producer, and I just so happen to be chatting here with the one and only Manny Ax. Hi, Manny.

Manny Ax (0:25)

Hi, great to see you.

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