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A tale of wrong flights and confused travel with ultimately happy results. David Greenberger tells a tale based on a conversation with Cornelia Richardson. From the 2004 CD, Legibly Speaking, with music by 3 Leg Torso.
Artist David Greenberger has been collecting the thoughts, memories and stories from elderly Americans for more than a quarter century. Genuine, moving, and often funny, combined with music, the pieces
explore issues of aging by revealing real characters that are in decline, but are still very much alive. They reveal the common threads of our humanity.
Music from "Mascotte Musette" composed by Vacher & Peyronnin with extension by Courtney Von Drehle.
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Walk Three Times
(01:04)
From: David Greenberger
Relearning how to walk can be the hardest thing to do as an adult.
Swiss Army Name Pact
(:57)
From: David Greenberger
Two soldiers make a lasting agreement of friendship.
Snake in Pocket
(:58)
From: David Greenberger
A gentle snake charmer always has one on hand to show.
Make It Up
(:54)
From: David Greenberger
Learning through life?s experiences including the hurdles of recovering from a stroke.
Kangaroo Dance
(:59)
From: David Greenberger
The kangaroo is her favored animal for possible reincarnation.
Hammond
(:37)
From: David Greenberger
When you pare down a household to move to smaller quarters sometimes you give up things you love.
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Piece Description
A tale of wrong flights and confused travel with ultimately happy results. David Greenberger tells a tale based on a conversation with Cornelia Richardson. From the 2004 CD, Legibly Speaking, with music by 3 Leg Torso. Artist David Greenberger has been collecting the thoughts, memories and stories from elderly Americans for more than a quarter century. Genuine, moving, and often funny, combined with music, the pieces explore issues of aging by revealing real characters that are in decline, but are still very much alive. They reveal the common threads of our humanity. Music from "Mascotte Musette" composed by Vacher & Peyronnin with extension by Courtney Von Drehle.
Broadcast History
All Things Considered 5.1.05
Musical Works
Music from "Mascotte Musette" composed by Vacher & Peyronnin with extension by Courtney Von Drehle.
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