The Fishko Files, produced by WNYC's Sara Fishko, are personal, essay-like radio pieces on music, art, culture and media. Read the full description.
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Some pieces of music, Sara Fishko tells us, never die, even under the stress and strain of time, multiple uses and variations. One such favorite is the Bach Chaconne for solo violin.
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Piece Description
Some pieces of music, Sara Fishko tells us, never die, even under the stress and strain of time, multiple uses and variations. One such favorite is the Bach Chaconne for solo violin.




