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A September Requiem
Earlier this year, the New York Philharmonic commissioned American composer John Adams to create a musical memorial in honor of September 11 victims. On Tuesday’s program, a conversation with the composer himself, about why he was selected for this high-profile commission, his sources of musical inspiration, and choosing texts for the commemorative work, entitled On the Transmigration of Souls. Plus, Host John Schaefer examines some of Adams’ most politically and emotionally charged compositions, including Nixon In China and The Death of Klinghoffer.
More about John Adams: www.earbox.com
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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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.
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