05/28/2026
Beloved morning host Jeff Spurgeon will retire at the beginning of September, following an extraordinary career that has helped define classical radio in New York for decades.
Spurgeon, who joined WQXR in 1996 and whose radio career has spanned nearly fifty years, will continue hosting the station’s weekday morning program through the summer.
“What a wonderful adventure it has been to explore the world of classical music with the listeners of WQXR. Now, after a long, rich season of 30 years at the station, it is time to conclude my part in that adventure,” shared Spurgeon. “I am unceasingly grateful to my employers for the opportunities I’ve been given, to my colleagues for their collaboration and support, and to WQXR listeners for their kindness. I shall continue to be a listener and financial contributor, and I look forward to what’s next at the station as WQXR, later this year, begins its 10th decade of service to classical music in New York City.”
Over his remarkable tenure at WQXR, Spurgeon has become one of the most trusted and recognizable voices in classical music broadcasting, attracting many of the world’s most inspiring and talked-about artists from classical music and beyond.
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