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Carl's Morning Quiz
Carl's Morning Quiz:We just heard several selections--a song, an orchestral work, and an excerpt--from Shakespeare's play The Tempest. The main character, Prospero, is a sorcerer who lives on an island. But before the play begins, Prospero is overthrown from his previous position. What was Prospero's former position? Answer >>
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Inna Faliks Returns to Live from WFMT
A WFMT favorite "comes home" to perform on Live from WFMT. The Ukrainian-born pianist, Inna Faliks, was brought to the U.S. at the age of 10 by her mother. She was a student of the late Emilio del Rosario more...
Mahalia Jackson and Studs Terkel
Little "Halie" Jackson was a singer for as long as she could remember, but some folks at church didn't think so. In fact, they were troubled by the liberties she took with the good old hymns. When her mother died, the care of 5-year-old Halie and her brother, Peter, went to extended family. There were thirteen of them, living in a three-room home more...
Postcards from Russia – Farewell to Matt! – Part 11
When my fellow students, Keryn, Zack, and I (Bridget Rodino) arrived in Moscow, we were greeted by some familiar faces, which included Cydne, Matt, Professor Weil, and his wife, Vivian Weil. Alas, Matt Honegger’s trip was nearing its end. I had never been out of the United States, so Matt had a lot of great more... more...
Recitals On Demand from NEIU
Nestled in a neighborhood bounded by Pulaski on the west, Kimball on the east, Devon on the north and Foster on the south, is Northeastern Illinois University. NEIU is a commuter university; and the students reflect this ethnically diverse area. Take a walk in the neighborhood and you’ll see devout Orthodox more...
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Bringing a Couple of Senses Into Sync
“Look and Listen,” a festival of new music performed in art galleries, kicked off its 12th season with a concert at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery on Friday.
That Corner Spot? It’s Perfect for a Concert
Tertulia, a concert series meant to broaden the appeal of chamber music, combines dinner with a performance.
With Wheelchair and Lively Baton, Levine Commands Carnegie Hall
James Levine, who has defined the Metropolitan Opera for more than 40 years, returned Sunday after two years to lead the Met Orchestra at a packed Carnegie Hall.
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