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Soundcheck / September 10, 2003

Soundcheck

Wednesday, September 10, 2003
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  • A Call for Help

    Formed by native Iraqi musicians in the mid 1940’s, the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra has been the leading musical force in Iraq for the last half century. Unfortunately, the orchestra has been under a financial strain for the last several years. Today on Soundcheck, we’ll be joined by Wafaa' Al-Natheema, an Iraqi National who is helping the under-funded orchestra to find things like instruments, strings, reeds and sheet music. We will also continue our coverage of the opening of Zankel Hall with a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning music writer Justin Davidson. He will talk about composer John Adams' influence on the programming of the new venue and what its opening means to the musical landscape of New York City.

Additional Resources:
  • More on Wafaa' Al-Natheema and the Institute of Near Eastern and African Studies
  • More on Zankel Hall
    • Arcade Fire

    When I Missed the Boat

    Soundcheck

    How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

    johnny flynn

    Johnny Flynn

    Soundcheck

    Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

    Ahmad Jamal

    Ahmad Jamal

    Soundcheck

    Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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