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Dutoit Returns to Symphony Hall

HEAR A PREVIEW AND PREVIOUS CONCERTS ON-DEMAND

Charles Dutoit conducts the BSO in works by Strauss, Debussy, and Dutilleux, with cellist Gautier Capucon.
Tomorrow at 7pm on Classical New England

Erich Leinsdorf: Looking Back

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Producer Brian Bell considers the career and impact of a legendary BSO conductor.
On-demand at Classical New England

Mayor Kevin White: Complete WGBH News Coverage

By WGBH News
Former Boston mayor Kevin White died on Jan. 27, 2012 at the age of 82. We look back at his legacy over four terms of change with interviews, analysis and exclusive WGBH archival footage.

Race & Ethnicity

Insights Into Mayor Kevin White And His Era

By WGBH News
Watch and hear analysis and memories from people who experienced the changes under White's tenure — whether they were attacked on City Hall Plaza or arguing inside the building.

New England Summer Festivals

Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival

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Classical New England takes you to a festival that anticipates its 20th anniversary season in 2012.
On-demand at Classical New England

The Bach Hour

Andreas Scholl Sings Ich habe genug

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The German countertenor talks with host Brian McCreath about music, life, and Bach, and sings the Cantata No. 82 (translation).
On-demand at Classical New England

Live from Fraser

The Zaïde Quartet

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The French quartet visits our Fraser Performance Studio with host Cathy Fuller.
On-demand at Classical New England

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Tovey Conducts Mendelssohn

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Bramwell Tovey leads the BSO and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, with soloists Carolyn Sampson, Camilla Tilling, and John Tessier, in Mendelssohn's Lobegesang.
On-demand at Classical New England

Presidents

Listening In At The End Of JFK's Life

By WGBH News
On Tuesday, the JFK Library and Museum released the final 45 hours of Kennedy's secret White House recordings for anyone to hear and download.

Mental Health

Last Night A Playlist Saved My Life

By Cristina Quinn
Take an iPod and call me in the morning: A new book says we can use music to train ourselves to be more productive or more relaxed. What songs work for you? Share them here.

Presidents

From The WGBH Vault: The New Hampshire Primary

WGBH ELECTION CENTRAL

By Bob Seay, Elizabeth Deane & WGBH Archives Staff
New Hampshire didn't always command such attention. We go into WGBH's vault for historical recordings showing the primary's rise to prominence.

Live Performances

Remembering Al Vega

To commemorate the late, great jazz pianist, we share a June 2011 recording of his trio live at WGBH's Fraser Performance Center.

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Eric Alexander 12/4/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH 12/4/2011. This show features saxophonist Eric Alexander. He is known for his hard blowing, straight ahead sound. This Spotlight focuses on his work as a leader and as a member of One For All.

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Vincent Herring 11/27/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH11/27/2011. This show features saxophonist Vincent Herring. In his early career, he worked with Nat Adderley but he has been heading his own band since the early 90s.

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Cindy Blackman 11/20/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH 11/20/2011. This show features drummer Cindy Blackman, who is married to Carlos Santana and studied at Berklee School of Music. Since the 80s she has worked with a variety of musicians including Lenny Kravitz, Sam Rivers and Jackie McLean.

WHERE WE LIVE

Where We Live: The State Of The American Dream In Mass.

WGBH NEWS: WHERE WE LIVE

By WGBH News
The week of Nov. 14, WGBH News brings back our series Where We Live. Follow along to read, watch and hear stories of Mass. residents from eight cities and towns as they try to move forward in an uncertain time — and share your own stories as well.

Environment

Has Solar's Time Finally Come?

By Gary Mott
Economically viable solar energy for private homeowners is heating up in the U.S. as more companies seek to enter what they admit is a niche market.

Local Politics

Election Spotlight: Boston City Council

THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW

By WGBH News
Catch up on the issues facing Boston in Tuesday's heated City Council race. Radio host Callie Crossley talked to candidates for the Dorchester, South Boston/South End/Chinatown and At Large seats.

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Russell Malone 11/13/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH 11/13/2011. This show features guitarist Russell Malone who has worked and recorded with a vast variety of artists. Eric's 11/13 show highlights Malone as a leader.

Classical Concerts

The First Mahler's First

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Conductor Hugh Wolff and the New England Conservatory Philharmonia perform the original version of Mahler's Symphony No. 1, not heard since 1889.
On-demand at Classical New England

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Kurt Elling 11/6/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH 11/6/2011. This show features Kurt Elling, an exciting vocalist who first started recording in the mid 90s for Blue Note. In mid October, Kurt stopped by the WGBH studios for an interview with Eric.

Nova

Webcast: The Fabric Of The Cosmos: What Is Space?

The Fabric Of The Cosmos

The World Science Festival, Columbia University and Nova are hosting a screening and webcast of The Fabric Of The Cosmos: What is Space? It's the first installment of the four-part Nova series season premiere of The Fabric Of The Cosmos, hosted by Brian Greene.

Bob Seay Debriefs

Power In Libya: What’s Next?

FOLLOW LIBYA NEWS ON "THE WORLD"

By Bob Seay
With Gadhafi gone, people around the globe wonder what party or person will rise to the top in a country that finally has the chance for democratic rule. WGBH’s Bob Seay talked with Matthew Bell, Middle East correspondent for The World, about the future of Libyan politics.

WGBH SPECIAL REPORT

DJ Henry And The Training Of Police: Complete Series

By Phillip Martin
October 17, 2011, marked the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of Danroy “DJ” Henry, the Pace University football player from Easton, Massachusetts. Since the shooting, Henry’s death has continued to stir controversy over issues of police training and race.

Innovation Hub

Innovation Hub: Introducing Ourselves!

By Kara Miller
Welcome to Innovation Hub! Each week on this show, we’ll hear from the most inventive, creative minds around and ask: What are they thinking? Building? Creating?

Boston Symphony Orchestra

The BSO On Classical New England

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Hear Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts in live broadcasts from Symphony Hall and on demand, see the broadcast schedule, and listen to the latest interviews and features.

Human Trafficking

WGBH Human Trafficking Series Wins Edward R. Murrow Award

By Phillip Martin
In recent years, law enforcement officials in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have reported increases in human trafficking, and by some estimates there are around 20,000 victims brought into the United States each year.

Where We Live

SHARE YOUR STORIES

Follow stories of economic change throughout Massachusetts — and tell us about the stories of economic struggle, change, or growth you see in your community.

Podcast: The Callie Crossley Show

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