Performing Arts Curtain Closing On New York's Amato Opera May 30, 2009 The Amato Opera, one of a handful of privately owned opera companies left in the U.S., is closing Sunday at the end of its 61st season. The 107-seat theater occupies a building on New York's Bowery next to the former CBGB's. Amato has provided a rare place for up-and-coming singers to learn their craft, but its idiosyncratic owner Tony Amato has struggled to keep it going since the death of his wife and costume designer, Sally. Curtain Closing On New York's Amato Opera Listen · 6:20 6:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104755983/104756511" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews In Praise Of Broadway's Orchestrators May 28, 2009 Many of Broadway's greatest orchestrators remain little-known. Ever hear of Sid Ramin, Jonathan Tunick, Don Walker, Russell Bennett or Ralph Burns? Exactly. But those are the men who orchestrated West Side Story, Gypsy, A Chorus Line, Sweeney Todd, Hello Dolly and South Pacific. In Praise Of Broadway's Orchestrators Listen · 6:29 6:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104616751/104648112" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Dies May 25, 2009 The 45-year-old played a number of instruments for the alternative rock band before leaving to pursue a solo career. He died in his sleep Sunday. Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Dies Listen · 1:28 1:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104517069/104517116" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Pop Culture British Prepare To Select New Singing Star May 25, 2009 Susan Boyle, the less-than-glamorous, 48-year-old Scottish woman who became an overnight sensation on "Britain's Got Talent," got a standing ovation Sunday night performing "Memory" for the semifinal round. British Prepare To Select New Singing Star Listen · 0:56 0:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104517044/104517026" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Lists Classical Music Memorials WGBH Radio May 22, 2009 Memorial Day might signal the unofficial start of summer fun, but its true purpose is to commemorate those who have died in service to the country. Hear five musical expressions of uncommon power and beauty, reminding listeners of both what has been lost and what we value most.
Pop Culture Kris Allen Beats Adam Lambert For 'Idol' Crown May 21, 2009 It was an American Idol upset. Underdog Kris Allen beat out Adam Lambert to take the title after nearly 100 million viewer-votes were cast. Kris Allen Beats Adam Lambert For 'Idol' Crown Listen · 3:46 3:46 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104375298/104375273" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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All Songs Considered Old Music Tuesday: The Flaming Lips' 'The Soft Bulletin' Is Ten Years Old May 19, 2009 By 1999, most had written off The Flaming Lips as a one-hit wonder who had slipped away into obscurity after "She Don't Use Jelly." But with their visionary album The Soft Bulletin, the Oklahoma band created their most epic and personal record.
Music European Song Contest Winner Is ... Something May 17, 2009 The big winner in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest — sort of the European version of American Idol — was a fiddling, singing, grinning sensation from Norway named Alexander Rybak. His performance was definitely ... something. European Song Contest Winner Is ... Something Listen · 1:15 1:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104225297/104227190" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Disco's Gaynor Lends Voice To Kid's Book May 16, 2009 "I Will Survive" was an anthem for the disco era. Now Gloria Gaynor has a new message for the 21st century. She's voicing the role of Fistiki the Cat on a bonus CD that comes with the children's book Loukoumi's Good Deeds, written by Nick Katsoris. Gaynor is one of several celebrities who provided their voices for the CD, which is narrated by Jennifer Aniston and her father, the soap opera star John Aniston. Host Scott Simon speaks with Gaynor, who also wrote an original song for the book. Disco's Gaynor Lends Voice To Kid's Book Listen · 6:10 6:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104211895/104212123" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Muzak: From The Elevator To The Future May 14, 2009 Muzak made its mark on American culture by producing generic-sounding songs for office buildings, retail stores and the dentist. It's been 25 years since the company stopped producing those instrumental covers and switched to providing clients mix tapes of popular recordings. Today, Muzak is still trying to shake its elevator-music reputation while trying to emerge from bankruptcy. Muzak: From The Elevator To The Future Listen · 4:20 4:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104133884/104315947" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Strapped For Cash, Music Fans Let Go Of CDs May 11, 2009 Several major record retailers around the country have reported significant increases in their supply of used CDs. Since the economic crisis began, more people have been bringing in CDs to sell for cash or store credit. Both Amoeba Records in California and Newbury Comics in Boston see the same trend. Strapped For Cash, Music Fans Let Go Of CDs Listen · 4:27 4:27 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104032574/104032559" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Music Coldplay Accused Of Plagiarism ... Again May 11, 2009 Coldplay is one of the best-selling bands in the world. In spite of its success, the band has a nagging problem: charges that it plagiarized not one, but three other artists to write its recent hit, "Viva La Vida." Yusuf Islam, aka Cat Stevens, is the latest accuser. Coldplay Accused Of Plagiarism ... Again Listen · 3:47 3:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103933616/104032560" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology NPR Wins Seven Webby Awards May 5, 2009 NPR won Webbys for best radio site, best music site, best news site in the mobile division, and best music entry in the online film and video division. In addition, NPR won three People's Voice Webbys.
Mobile Phone Orchestra: Music On The Move May 2, 2009 A group of researchers at Stanford University has formed a new kind of orchestra to push the boundaries of how music is made. The instruments? Mobile phones. Mobile Phone Orchestra: Music On The Move Listen · 5:08 5:08 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103678886/103764542" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Historic NYC Sheet Music Store To Close May 1, 2009 In two weeks, the Joseph Patelson Music House, neighbor to Carnegie Hall in Manhattan, will close its doors after six decades in the business of selling sheet music. From the most accomplished conductors and soloists to young music students, they've all shopped for music and guidance at Patelson's. Historic NYC Sheet Music Store To Close Listen · 4:36 4:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103728928/103728906" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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