Music for Theater, Stage and Film
A brief over view of La Traviata, and a teaser of Johann Johannsson and Ólafur Arnalds.
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Some of our recent programs:
’57, ’58, ’59
An all too brief sampling from the finest years in jazz, 1957 through 1959, featuring John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, and Red Garland, above.
Etta Jones
Music of the little known Etta Jones with a mix of Huston Person her co-creator, and the artistry of recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder.
Willie Nelson
A celebration of Willie Nelson, now into his 90s, and as vital as ever.
June!
A celebration of the beautiful month of June.
The Late String Quartets of Ludwig van Beethoven
A brief foray into the final works of Ludwig van Beethoven, his late string quartets.
Catbird
A tribute to the musical world we live in, especially that of birdsong, and in particular, the eastern virtuoso, the catbird.
Beethoven’s Ninth, Part II
Another look at the stories surrounding the composition and premier of the world’s greatest symphony, 200 years ago this month.
Beethoven’s Ninth
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of humanity’s treasure, Beethoven’s Ninth.
Cinqo de Mayo
A look into the significance of Cinqo de Mayo and an hour of great Mexican music.
Earth Week
A variety of songs and a few comments from outside the limits of permissible debate.