Classical New York 105.9 WQXR live
New York's Classical Music Station
Classical New York 105.9 WQXR at a glance
About Classical New York 105.9 WQXR
WQXR is New York's classical music station. It broadcasts as WQXR-FM on 105.9 FM, is licensed to Newark, New Jersey, and serves North Jersey and New York City. The station is non-commercial and owned by New York Public Radio, and on this page you can listen to WQXR live online, free.
Classical music around the clock
WQXR plays classical music day and night — symphonies, chamber music, opera, piano and choral works — presented by hosts who help listeners discover both the great masterpieces and new music. For many New Yorkers it is the soundtrack to work, study and quiet evenings.
New York Public Radio
WQXR-FM belongs to New York Public Radio, the non-profit that also runs WNYC and WNYC-FM and the New Jersey Public Radio stations. Studios and offices are in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, and the transmitter is on the Empire State Building.
A famous name
The WQXR call letters were first used on a pioneering New York classical station on 1560 AM, and they moved to the 105.9 FM frequency, which had earlier carried several other names.
New Sounds on HD2
WQXR's HD2 channel carries New Sounds, a stream of contemporary and adventurous music.
Supported by listeners
WQXR relies on its listeners' contributions to keep classical music on the air in New York.
How to listen
You can hear WQXR on the radio on 105.9 FM across New York and North Jersey, but you do not need a radio at all: this page plays the live stream in any browser, on a phone, tablet or computer. Press the play button at the top, wait a second or two for the stream to connect, and keep browsing while it plays — the player stays on as you move between pages. It is ideal for a workday of classical music or a quiet evening, and it costs nothing: no account, no subscription and no app to install.
Below the player you will find WQXR's frequency and home city, the genres it plays, answers to common questions and a list of similar stations, so when you want a change you can jump to another station in the same format or the same area with one click.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Classical New York 105.9 WQXR live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
Classical New York 105.9 WQXR plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Classical
Classical radio brings orchestral, choral and chamber music to your day, from the great composers to modern film scores.
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Frequently asked questions
Press play on this page to stream WQXR 105.9, free and with no app.
Classical music around the clock.
WQXR-FM is owned by New York Public Radio, which also runs WNYC.
HD2 carries New Sounds, contemporary and adventurous music.
Yes. You can listen to Classical New York 105.9 WQXR live for free here on Radio Stations Hub, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Classical New York 105.9 WQXR plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open Classical New York 105.9 WQXR here on Radio Stations Hub and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Classical station meanwhile. Radio Stations Hub checks every stream automatically.