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Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
Twenty-five years ago this week Michael Jackson released "Thriller" -- an album that towered over '80s pop music, just as it predated the singer's spectacular downfall. We’ll hear why the album remains significant. Also: Russian violinist Vadim Rapin explains why the Beethoven Concerto is the hardest piece in the violin repertoire.
Crowning the King of Pop
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" changed the music industry forever. It broke sales records and stayed at No. 1 on the charts for 37 weeks. And, it changed the way pop music related to African-American performers, music videos, and even dancers. Daily News music critic Jim Farber tells us how Jackson's masterpiece ...
Soundcheck's Picks of the Week
Four stand-out new albums, as chosen by the Soundcheck staff.
Glenn Gould: "The Young Maverick" (CBC Records)
This new six-CD box set is drawn from radio broadcasts of the legendary Canadian pianist from the early '50s. Gould was a fearless performer, and the medium of live radio ...
Glenn Gould: "The Young Maverick" (CBC Records)
This new six-CD box set is drawn from radio broadcasts of the legendary Canadian pianist from the early '50s. Gould was a fearless performer, and the medium of live radio ...
Vadim Repin
The Siberian city of Novosibirsk has produced two of the most prominent Russian violinists under 40, including Vadim Repin. Chalk it up to something in the local borscht or more likely, top-notch training. Today, Repin joins us to talk about his upbringing and to perform a selection from his latest ...