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The Mysterious and Enduring Legacy of Robert Johnson
Bought by WSLR, KEOS, KFOK-LP, Red River Radio Network, WPTC and more
- Added: Nov 01, 2010
- Length: 59:02
- Purchases: 9
One of the most disgusting creatures is in fact one of the most useful. Join Paula Kahumbu and Dino Martins on a smelly journey of discovery.
Bought by Public Radio Remix
- Added: Oct 31, 2010
- Length: 03:29
- Purchases: 1
A regular part of Misha Dichter’s performance schedule includes playing music for two pianos with his wife, Cipa Dichter. The two practically grew...
- Added: Oct 27, 2010
- Length: :23
How do musicians choose their repertoire? It’s not just about personal preferences. Pianist Misha Dichter says, sometimes, it’s about anatomy. U...
- Added: Oct 27, 2010
- Length: :27
How fast should Beethoven be played? Pianist Misha Dichter usually believes in following the composer’s instructions. But with Beethoven he’s not...
- Added: Oct 27, 2010
- Length: :24
The organic food market has a musical equivalent: according to violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann, it’s called “Mozart.” Use this 22 second clip to ...
- Added: Oct 27, 2010
- Length: :22
Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “opposites attract.” That’s the case for violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann when he’s asked to name his two favorit...
- Added: Oct 27, 2010
- Length: :28
An hour with Blues stalwart and former bass player for The Rolling Stones!
- Added: Oct 14, 2010
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 3
- Added: Oct 11, 2010
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
Composer Domenico Scarlatti was Italian, but when pianist Yuja Wang plays his Sonata in E Major, she sees Spain. Use this 23 second clip to introdu...
Bought by KVLU
- Added: Sep 29, 2010
- Length: :23
- Purchases: 1
There are several ways to get to know a composer – the most effective way is to listen, and listen a lot, to the music. But when the composer is s...
- Added: Sep 29, 2010
- Length: :29
Saint-Saens wrote the Piano Concerto No. 5 while on vacation in Egypt. He incorporated an ancient Egyptian melody within the music, and evokes a M...
- Added: Sep 29, 2010
- Length: :26
You can take the Frenchman out of France, but you can never take the “French” out of the Frenchman – at least not with pianist Pascal Rogé. And wh...
- Added: Sep 29, 2010
- Length: :24
Ask 20 musicians why they make music, and you’re likely to get 20 different answers, from the profound, to the mysterious to the matter-of-fact. F...
- Added: Sep 29, 2010
- Length: :28
Debussy gave one of his best know piano preludes the subtitle, “Veils.” With all due respect, pianist Pascal Rogé says he doesn’t necessarily take...
- Added: Sep 29, 2010
- Length: :25
You’ve probably seen several, if not dozens of paintings by the Dutch painter, Vincent Gogh. But have you ever looked at a Van Gogh close up – rea...
- Added: Sep 29, 2010
- Length: :26
Cellists thank their lucky stars for the wide range of music written for their instrument. The cello is often the composer’s voice for a variety o...
- Added: Sep 29, 2010
- Length: :24
Pop culture has recently been inundated with Bounty Hunters -- from a recent Jennifer Aniston movie to Dog the Bounty Hunter, now in its 6th seaso...
- Added: Aug 28, 2010
- Length: 09:00
Meet Jason Price - musical treasure hunter. He travels around North America appraising antique violins, cellos & bows. People line up for his sessi...
Bought by Public Radio Remix and KLCC
- Added: Aug 23, 2010
- Length: 08:36
- Purchases: 2
What can we learn from the moon? Should NASA plan another manned moon landing?
Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio
- Added: Aug 19, 2010
- Length: 05:26
- Purchases: 2
A tribute to the legacy and influence of the 1930’s band, the Mississippi Sheiks.
- Added: Aug 16, 2010
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
There’s been some conversation and concern recently about the future of classical music and the future of the symphony orchestra. From the classic...
- Added: Jul 30, 2010
- Length: :25
Sarasate’s Ziguenerweisen – or “Gypsy Airs” – is a work that is often played with an extroverted romantic passion. On his most recent recording of...
- Added: Jul 30, 2010
- Length: :24
We know Haydn, the wonderful composer of symphonies and string quartets, but did you know he also wrote some terrific Violin Concertos? Violinist ...
- Added: Jul 28, 2010
- Length: :25
From "The Invisible Threat" (7/9/10): War News Radio reports on Iraqis living near prominent public figures.
- Added: Jul 09, 2010
- Length: 07:47
