
Trailblazer Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker leading the way for black American musicians fleeing Jim Crow for Europe.
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Some of our recent programs:
Music of Spring with lore of the Woodcock
Songs of spring, of April, of returning birds, falsettos, a troubadour, an aria for soprano and masterful guitar work.
Martha’s Ballet
A sampling of Aaron Copeland’s music written for Martha Graham’s ballet, which she named Appalachian Spring, and a host of others celebrating the arrival of spring.
Women’s Voices
A selection of song with an explanation of how, when and why women were pushed out of music.
Elis & Tom
The story of a treasured work of modern art, Elis & Tom.
Benny Carter and Black Ex-Pats in Europe, Part II
A further look into the black American musicians who fled Jim Crow for Europe, and the magnificent music they made.
Multi-faceted Love
For the week of Valentine’s Day, a selection of songs that look at love from all different angles.
Stories for the Long Winter Nights
Stories for the Long Winter Nights
Oscar Hopefuls
A survey of likely candidates for Best Original Score in this year’s Oscar nominations.
Love
Love is dropping off, hate is gaining ground in the pop charts. Misery too on the rise. Let Adagio be your antidote!
Nursery Music
Music for all ages, not least of which, infants, toddlers and those still in the oven.