Join John Schaefer as he kicks off the New Year by welcoming some of New York's finest composers and muscians. Today he speaks with composer Richard Wilson, violinist Rolf Schulte and cellist Sophie Shao about an upcoming concert at Merkin Concert Hall. Music writer and radio host Kenny Goldsmith tells us about a new recording featuring 200 cellphones – in harmony. And jazz bassist Ben Allison will drop by to talk about his latest recordings.
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