Sara Fishko

Sara Fishko appears in the following:

Oscar Time

Thursday, February 23, 2017

From the archives: In the movies, art and commercial success have been at odds for as long as there have been award shows.

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The Steadicam Story

Thursday, February 16, 2017

How Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam and changed the face of movies.

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Common Man

Thursday, February 16, 2017

In a deeply divided America, Aaron Copland drew from a political movement to create one of the most famous musical works of the century.

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Stanley's Hotel

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Stanley Bard, the former owner and manager of the Chelsea Hotel, died on Tuesday in Boca Raton, Florida. He was 82.
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Toons

Thursday, February 09, 2017

From the archives: What does the Moonlight Sonata have to do with Elmer Fudd?

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Glass in Paris

Monday, January 30, 2017

Glass's training and study outside the states was central to his music.

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Photo League Founder's Solo Show

Friday, January 27, 2017

Before the anti-Communist crusade effectively ended his career, Sid Grossman took photos that captured the life and energy of New York City in the 1930s.
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Nichols and May

Thursday, January 12, 2017

From the archives: Years after their careers diverged, Mike Nichols and Elaine May reunited onstage and rekindled their iconic chemistry.

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Candide

Thursday, January 05, 2017

From the archives: For Bernstein's Candide, the end of its run was only the beginning.

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Life of the Party

Thursday, December 29, 2016

In this dramatically divided year, New Year's Eve will imitate the movies as it never has before.

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Peter and the Wolf

Thursday, December 22, 2016

From the archives: Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf has been recorded and performed countless times - but the millions of children who listened over the years only knew part of the story.

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The Steadicam Story

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Forty years ago, Garrett Brown's groundbreaking invention changed screen entertainment forever.

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Dear President: Word Power

Thursday, December 01, 2016

In conjunction with WNYC's Dear President series, Sara Fishko explores the subtle and not-so-subtle messages and contradictions embedded in the words we use – and the ones we don’t.

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John Levy, Jazz Master

Thursday, November 17, 2016

From the archives: Renowned jazz musician-turned-manager John Levy's work as a musician gave him an insider’s understanding of the music business and the needs of his clients.

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Beethoven Sonatas

Thursday, November 10, 2016

From the archives: Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas offer a glimpse into the spirit, and optimism, of one of our greatest composers.

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Wilder

Thursday, November 03, 2016

From the archives: Director Billy Wilder's Ace in the Hole was one of the darkest films Hollywood had ever seen.

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Angela Hewitt

Thursday, October 27, 2016

From the archives: Early exposure formed a fruitful connection between this contemporary pianist and a powerful composer.

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'Work' in the Movies

Thursday, October 20, 2016

From the archives: WNYC's Sara Fishko examines the way our working lives are portrayed on film.

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Battling Over Brahms

Thursday, October 13, 2016

From the archives: A now-famous classical concert turned into a musical battleground – with very instructive results.

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Reds

Thursday, October 06, 2016

From the archives: Warren Beatty captured the stories of early 20th century activists and combined them with star-studded drama.

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