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CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW

Celebrating Woody Guthrie at the A.R.T.


By Callie Crossley
To see the performance "Woody Sez," and to hear Guthrie's songs again, one is struck by how relevant the music is today, given our country's current economic situation.
Rock/Pop/Folk

Bruce Springsteen: Born to Rock


Springsteen's SXSW Speech on NPR
Sing "Born to Run" for WGBH News
Phillip Martin after the Boston show
By Phillip Martin
An in-depth listen to the song that launched the Boss's career into stardom and established his gritty version of rock-n-roll.
Ireland

Celebrating the Sounds of St. Patrick's Day


By Annie Shreffler
The Chieftains performed live this week in WGBH's Fraser Studio as part of their 50th anniversary world tour. And WGBH's own Brian O'Donovan hosts a live St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn event.
Pop Culture

Lady Gaga at Harvard


By WGBH News & Wires
The singer launched her Born This Way Foundation at Harvard accompanied by an all-star lineup — and the Twitterverse liked it.
CNE Journal

2011-2012 Classical Mid-Season Report


By Brian McCreath
Boston Globe classical music critic Jeremy Eichler talks about significant stories of the classical music season so far.
Music News

Thomas Quasthoff Leaves The Stage


By Anastasia Tsioulcas
An extravagantly talented bass-baritone takes an unfortunate early retirement at age 52.
CNE Journal

Alexis Weissenberg Dies at 82


By Tom Huizenga
The dynamic pianist escaped the Nazis to build a brilliant career.
Music News

New England Philharmonic Premieres Work by Michael Gandolfi


LEARN MORE AND HEAR THE CONVERSATION
Hear a discussion about the Boston composer's new work based on the science of sleep patterns, to be performed on Oct. 29 by the New England Philharmonic.
Music News

James Yannatos, 1929-2011


READ MORE AND HEAR PERFORMANCES
The long-time conductor of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra leaves a legacy of inspirational performances and compositions as well as mentorship for generations of student musicians.
99.5 Host Notes

Alisa Weilerstein Wins MacArthur Grant


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By Brian McCreath
One of the most exciting musicians of our time is recognized with a so-called "Genius Grant"
Music News

Narek Hakhnazaryan Wins Tchaikovsky Competition


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HAKHNAZARYAN ON LIVE FROM FRASER
The cellist just completed an Artist Diploma at New England Conservatory last month.
Music

Boston Pops Tap Own History For American Songbook Celebration


BOSTON POPS BROADCAST SCHEDULE
By Jared Bowen and Bob Seay
The Boston Pops' 126th season is now underway, with a special focus on the American Songbook. That's a phrase we've all heard -- but what does it actually mean? WGBH's Jared Bowen asked the experts.
History

Soundtrack for a Revolution


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By American Experience

"Even as we were thrown in jail someone would sing a song," recalls Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) in this history of the civil-rights movement and its freedom music, featuring potent performances by John Legend, the Roots, Wyclef Jean, Angie Stone, Joss Stone.

Classical Concerts

Spring For Music, From Carnegie Hall


An innovative festival brings the familiar and new together in creative programs, which you can hear on the air and online.
Music News

Zhou Long's Madame White Snake Wins 2011 Pulitzer Prize


LEARN MORE AND LISTEN
Premiered by Opera Boston in February 2010, the fantastic tale of passion and transformation explores cross-cultural connections.
99.5 Host Notes

Spain!


By Cathy Fuller
Greetings from our 2011 Learning Tour!
Boston Symphony Orchestra

Oboist Alfred Genovese


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The late Alfred Genovese, a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra oboe section for 21 years (Principal for the last 11), talked with Brian Bell upon his retirement in 1998.  Genovese passed away on Mar. 11 (obituary).
Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Future Of The BSO


MARK VOLPE ON THE SEARCH PROCESS
MARK VOLPE ON LEVINE'S RESIGNATION
LISTEN: THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is facing a season of change. Lloyd Schwartz, Yehudi Wyner, and Alicia Anstead discuss Levine, the state of the BSO, and what might come next.
Music News

At The Academy, A Young Ensemble Begins



By Jeff Lunden
Sir Simon Rattle has been working with Ensemble ACJW, which just premiered David Bruce's Steampunk at Weill Recital Hall.
Music News

Musical Innovation: A Grander Grand Piano



By Neva Grant
With an unprecedented 102 keys, the Stuart and Sons grand has a distinctive sound that one pianist describes as “clear and crisp as white wine.”
World News

Quake Crushes Haitian Violinist's Hand, But Not His Spirit



PART ONE OF THE STORY
By NPR Staff
Last January, Romel Joseph found himself trapped under the rubble of the collapsed school he founded in Port-au-Prince; his pregnant wife was killed. A year later, he has regained enough strength to start playing music again and is making good on a promise to rebuild the school.
Music Reviews

Top 10 Classical of 2010


SEE THE LIST
Hear samples of the most intriguing, beautiful, surprising, and exciting releases of the last year, including tenor Vittorio Grigolo.
99.5 Host Notes

Classical In The News


By Brian McCreath
Check out some recent NPR pieces about classical music.
Live from Fraser

Znaider and Kreisler's Violin


By Cathy Fuller
Violinist Nikolaj Znaider visited 99.5 All Classical and brought along the instrument of a legendary artist.
99.5 Host Notes

Listen To This


EVENT INFO
By Brian McCreath
Alex Ross, music critic for the New Yorker and author of The Rest is Noise, visits Cambridge this evening.
Music News

Pianist George Li Wins Gilmore Young Artists Award


By Brian McCreath
A young, Boston-bred pianist wins one of the most significant prizes in music.
99.5 Host Notes

Oct. 12: Joan Sutherland, 1926-2010


By Brian McCreath
Learn more about the great soprano, who passed away yesterday.
Music News

Cecile McLorin Salvant Wins Thelonious Monk Competition


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The 21-year-old from Miami, Fla., currently based in France, used deft and subtle phrasing to win over the all-star cast of judges. Her victory took place amid a gala concert, and comes with a $20,000 scholarship and recording contract.

Arts

Center Stage


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Watch Center Stage with Jared Bowen, and see what other fans of the program are saying.

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