Gidon Kremer
A scant 58-minute review of the vast career of violinist Gidon Kremer, a door to contemporary composers far and wide.
Jeffery Dench
New music by Pat Metheny, selections by Julian Lage, Jude, Laibach, Amy Winehouse. and a reading of “All the World’s a Stage” by the late Jeffery Dench (above).
Shigeru Umebayashi
A sampling of pieces by film composer Shigeru Umebayashi (above) and other like-minded individuals.
Arethusa
Songs, ballads and poetry from Ovid to Tom Waits that tell stories for the long hot summer days and nights of July.
High Summer
Music for the fullness of summer.
June Farewell
We bid fare-thee-well to June and shake out a mix of music for July and open-air listening.
’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.
Beethoven’s Pastoral
Walking through the Viennese landscape on a spring day with Ludwig van Beethoven.
The Music of Spring
The music of spring to welcome the return of vibrant, verdant, new life to the northern hemisphere.
Renegade, Part II
Part II of an exploration of the rebellious genius of J. S. Bach.
Renegade in a Powdered Wig
In honor of his birthday last week, an exploration of the rebellious genius of J. S. Bach. You’ve heard his greatest hits. But come along and be introduced to the man you’ve never really known.