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Soundcheck / December 12, 2003

Soundcheck

Friday, December 12, 2003
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  • Pianist Pierre Laurent Aimard
    Pianist Pierre Laurent Aimard

    Don't Shoot the Piano Players

    Two of the more intriguing minds in the piano world join host John Schaefer today. French pianist Pierre Laurent Aimard is a master of modern music, but unlike the many new-music specialists around New York, his playing has a refreshing sense of brilliance and flair. Next week he appears at Carnegie's Zankel Hall to tackle Olivier Messiaen's epic "Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jesus" and he joins us today on Soundcheck to offer an in-studio performance. Also on the show is Alexander Toradze, the Russian-born pianist and director of the famed Toradze Piano Studio. Based at Indiana University South Bend, the group of pianists comprises several generations, ranging from students to fully formed virtuosos.

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    • 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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