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How Dvorak’s ‘New World’ Symphony Introduced American Music To Itself
Sometimes it takes an outsider to see a culture clearly. Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s Ninth Symphony was an ode to what American music could become. Continue Reading How Dvorak’s ‘New World’ Symphony Introduced American Music To Itself
‘Ballad Of The Fat Turkeys’: Talking Fowl But Festive Music In The Classical Tradition
From bourgeois turkeys to Mother Goose, music commentator Miles Hoffman introduces us to classical music about fowls. Continue Reading ‘Ballad Of The Fat Turkeys’: Talking Fowl But Festive Music In The Classical Tradition
Aretha Franklin Touches The Infinite In The Long-Delayed Documentary ‘Amazing Grace’
It’s been worth the long, long wait: Amazing Grace, made in January 1972, is an extraordinary document that depicts an artist at her technical, creative and spiritual heights. Continue Reading Aretha Franklin Touches The Infinite In The Long-Delayed Documentary ‘Amazing Grace’
Roy Clark, ‘Hee Haw’ Host And Country Music Ambassador, Dies At 85
The singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his fleet guitar work and big smile, began his career as a teenage prodigy and rose to become a regular presence in the living rooms of America. Continue Reading Roy Clark, ‘Hee Haw’ Host And Country Music Ambassador, Dies At 85
50 Years Since A ‘Revolution’: How The Beatles Made ‘The White Album’
Producer Giles Martin shares the remarkable stories, early demos, outtakes and stunning new mixes from the just-released deluxe version of the album. Continue Reading 50 Years Since A ‘Revolution’: How The Beatles Made ‘The White Album’
November: Special Occasions, Special Programs
Armistice Day: Music from the Trenches This program commemorates the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of World War I. You’ll hear music… Continue Reading November: Special Occasions, Special Programs
