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Wednesday, June 11, 2003
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    Bang on a Book

    Rare, a risk taker, experimental, and dazzling are just a few words to describe Jonathan Lethem, acclaimed writer and critic. He visits Soundcheck to talk about how he weaves music into his books, or how the words in his books complement the music. Also, Bang on a Can founders Julia Wolfe, David Lang and Michael Gordon are here. They preview the 15th annual, boundary-smashing Bang on a Can Marathon at Symphony Space.

Additional Resources:
More about Jonathan Lethem
More about Bang on a Can

In addition to the June 15th Bang on a Can Marathon, on June 14 at 9pm, Bang on a Can will premiere a new work by Dublin-based composer Donnacha Dennehy at its annual People's Commissioning Fund Concert at Symphony Space. A commission by WNYC, the work will be broadcast on New Sounds Live with John Schaefer on June 29.

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.