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NY Phil in Pyongyang
The New York Philharmonic performs in Pyongyang, North Korea
Tuesday February 26, 2008 at 8PM
The New York Philharmonic, riding a controversial wave of reaction to their show of cultural diplomacy, performed an historic concert in the East Pyongyang Grand Theater on Tuesday evening, February 26, 2008. WNYC's own John Schaefer traveled with the orchestra and blogged about the experience.
WNYC's coverage of the NY Philharmonic's visit to Pyongyang is supported in part by the Kaplen Foundation.
New York Philharmonic Performs Historic Concert in Pyongyang
February 26, 2008
It's nighttime in North Korea and The New York Philharmonic has has just concluded its historic concert at the East Pyongyang Grand Theater, in the nation's capital. WNYC's John Schaefer has been tr....
NY Phil's N. Korea Concert is Talk of the Town
February 26, 2008
The historic NY Philharmonic concert in North Korea remains the topic of conversation in classical music circles and diplomatic coffee klatches. REPORTER: WNYC’s John Schaeffer was there and says ....
A Diplomatic Mission, With Strings
Soundcheck
February 26, 2008
The New York Philharmonic is making symphonic history with a concert inside North Korea. Today on Soundcheck, host John Schaefer reports from Pyongyang on the Philharmonic’s performance. Plus, hear reactions from around the classical music world. Also: find out why Baroque composers were among the first music fans to embrace "country music."
The New York Philharmonic in North Korea
Evening Music
February 26, 2008
The New York Philharmonic, riding a controversial wave of reaction to their show of cultural diplomacy, performed an historic concert in the East Pyongyang Grand Theater. Our own John Schaefer was there, and hosts the event for WNYC.
Does Cultural Diplomacy Matter?
February 25, 2008
The New York philharmonic has arrived in Pyongyang North Korea, for an historic and controversial concert. WNYC’s John Schaefer has been traveling with the orchestra. We hear from John, and from th....
NY Philharmonic's Concert to be Broadcast on North Korean TV
February 25, 2008
The New York Philharmonic's upcoming concert in North Korea will be broadcast on North Korean television. REPORTER: Yesterday, the orchestra announced that the concert may be broadcast on North Kore....
New York Philharmonic Arrives in North Korea
Soundcheck
February 25, 2008
The New York Philharmonic arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea yesterday and it is making finnal preparations for its landmark concert tomorrow night. Soundcheck host John Schaefer is there and he joins us with his initial impressions.
Weigh in: Do you think the New York Philharmonic's visit to North Korea is a good idea or bad idea?
New York Philharmonic Across the Axis of Evil
The Brian Lehrer Show
February 25, 2008
Korean American listeners and Charles Armstrong, associate professor of history and director of the Center for Korean Research at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), weigh in on the Philharmonic's trip to North Korea. John Schaefer, host of WNYC's Soundcheck, calls in from Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, where he is traveling with the New York Philharmonic.
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