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Soundcheck / March 10, 2004

Soundcheck

Wednesday, March 10, 2004
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    Daniel Ahlert & Birgit Schwab—Mandolin & Guitar/Lute duo

    Lord of the Strings

    Forget about Dueling Banjos. The string combination of guitar and mandolin has its own particular appeal as we discover today when we're joined by the German guitar-mandolin duo of Daniel Ahlert and Birgit Schwab. The duo plays music from the Baroque period through the present day, including a new work by composer Geoffrey Gordon. Also, Robin Pogrebin, cultural reporter from the New York Times, gives us the scoop on the ever-so-contested open positions at New York's leading cultural institutions—the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Public Theater. Who may be next in line for these top jobs? Tune in today and find out.

Additional Resources:
» Duo Ahlert & Schwab Web site
» 3 Leaders Wanted: Arts Lovers/Math Skills/Charisma
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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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