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Soundcheck

Thursday, April 18, 2002
  • Mtsislav Rostropovich
    Mtsislav Rostropovich

    Mstislav Rostropovich at 75: Part II

    We highlight the intersection between music and politics today in our series on Mstislav Rostropovich, and the arts that were forbidden under the Soviet regime. Then Israeli singer and activist Chava Alberstein discusses her soulful blend of traditional folk and pop music, in the volatile context of the Middle East. And an interveiw with composer Phillip K. Bimstein, who is also the two-time mayor of Springdale, Utah, and is now running for Congress. Plus, live chamber music performed by the Sylvan Winds Quintet.

The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.