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Professor Alan Dershowitz
Alan Dershowitz is best known as a Harvard law professor, best-selling author, and attorney who has defended prominent clients like OJ Simpson, Claus von Bulow and Mike Tyson. Today he talks about his latest project: composing his first opera. Also: Who says Arnold Schoenberg is scary? Composer and music commentator Rob Kapilow makes the case for the 12-tone composer's string sextet "Verklarte Nacht" as the last great piece of Romantic music. Finally: The Soundcheck staff's CD picks of the week.
The Musical World of Alan Dershowitz
Lawyer, author and Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz knows a thing or two about courtroom drama. He's defended OJ Simpson and Mike Tyson. Today, he explains how a love of drama has inspired him to compose an opera. He also talks about the role of music in his legal work.
Soundcheck's CD Picks of the Week
The Soundcheck staff shares five new recordings that are catching our attention.
Zulal, "Notes to a Crane"
Zulal is a New York based a capella trio who sing traditional songs from Armenia. Notes to a Crane is their second release, and features songs that look back to a ...
Zulal, "Notes to a Crane"
Zulal is a New York based a capella trio who sing traditional songs from Armenia. Notes to a Crane is their second release, and features songs that look back to a ...
Demystifying Schoenberg
Composer and music commentator Rob Kapilow has helped audiences understand many works over the years, from Mozart to Mahler. Now he's trying to turn listeners on to the 12-tone composer Arnold Schoenberg. He shows us why Schoenberg's "Verklarte Nacht" is actually very listener-friendly.