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City Opera Musicians Protest Company's Leadership (Brian Wise/WQXR)
If there’s one thing New York City Opera knows well, it’s drama. Today: A discussion with general manager and artistic director George Steel about the future of “the people’s opera” after its recent leadership shakeups, budget woes, and a departure from its longtime home in Lincoln Center. Plus: Exploring the New York City band Television's seminal debut album, Marquee Moon.
City Opera's Next Act
Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia dubbed New York City Opera "the people’s opera." And for more than 60 years, people looked to the company for a wide variety of familiar favorites, modern fare and up-and-coming stars. But that big menu came with a big cost.
TV Guide to 'Marquee Moon'
The New York City band Television made their debut in 1977 with the album, Marquee Moon. The now-canonical record has been called "one of the all-time classic guitar albums” (Rolling Stone) and “the first punk jam album” (Spin). While punk cohorts like Patti Smith revisit the age through memoir, the writer Bryan Waterman has taken the documentarian’s approach. He recently explored the myth and music of Television - and the New York scene they inhabited - for the 33 1/3 book series. He joins us in studio for a fresh look at a seminal album.
Bloomberg and will.i.am Reschedule Central Park Concert
On Wednesday, Mayor Bloomberg, the Black Eyed Peas star and officials from the Robin Hood Foundation announced "Concert 4 NYC" would be held on Sept. 30.
Playlist: City Opera’s Next Act + TV Guide to ‘Marquee Moon’
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Gig Alert: Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto brings the techno-tinged vibes of lovely Brazilian bossa nova to City Winery every Wednesday in August. Download "All in One" here.