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Ute Lemper takes on the Brooklyn BridgeBrecht without Weill
Guest host Ute Lemper takes a deeper look at the political artistry of Berthold Brecht, with rare audio examples (including his testimony before the HUAC in 1947). Also, what makes the Berlin Philharmonic sound so different from other orchestras? We offer a few possible answers to that question.
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Brecht without Weill
Ute Lemper ransacked her personal collection to find material that illuminates one of the great literary geniuses of the 20th century. We not only hear the songs and poems of Berthold Brecht, but also rare audio clips of the poet himself in action.
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Photo Slideshow: Ute Lemper at Neue Gallerie
Berlin Without Walls: The Sound
In describing the rich sonic color of the Berlin Philharmonic, conductor Simon Rattle says that it "comes from the center of the Earth." We deconstruct the orchestra section by section, and then put it all back together again to hear just how they make that incredible sound.
Brecht and the HUAC
Listen to an excerpt of Berthold Brecht's testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in 1947. Like the famous "Hollywood Ten," Brecht was later charged with contempt of Congress — but managed to avoid a jail sentence since he had already fled the country.
more about Bertolt Brecht's appearance before the HUAC
read Berthold Brecht's FBI file
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Festivals and Specials
Listen on demand to our online archive of music festivals and specials, where you'll find a treasure-trove of stimulating conversations, opinions, reflections, and of course, great music!
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Ear to Ear
Ear to Ear takes innovative musicians off the New York stages and into the studio for relaxed, insightful conversation, as they share their personal recordings with host David Garland.
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69th American Music Festival: American Blend
May 21-22, at 7pm; May 23-24 at 8pm; May 25-27 at 7pm
Hosts Terrance McKnight and David Garland will curate and host a weeklong festival with special guests and rare recordings, concluding with live performances in WNYC's Jerome L. Greene Performance Space by Dafnis Prieto, Paola Prestini, Ezequiel Vinao and Yungchen Lhamo May 27.
globalFEST 2009
Listen on Demand
On January 11th, WNYC and NPR Music presented a live webcast of globalFEST 2009, the annual showcase that provides a "sneak peek" of global musicians on the verge of international fame.
Wordless Music
Concerts on Demand
WNYC presents web-exclusive concerts from the Wordless Music Series, hosted by Radio Lab's Jad Abumrad. Devoted to the desegregation of musical boundaries, Wordless Music pairs rock and electronic musicians with more traditional chamber and new music performers, to create an entirely new concert experience.
Deerhoof/Metropolis Ensemble
Live Webcast
WNYC and NPR Music team up to bring you this live webcast from the Prospect Park Bandshell, which pairs indie rock sensation Deerhoof with the progressive Metropolis Ensemble. Presented by Celebrate Brooklyn! and Wordless Music, and hosted by David Garland, the program features an ambitious re-imagining of Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, The Rite: Remixed.
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