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Friday, April 23, 2004
  • Pianist Alfred Brendel and Cellist Adrian Brendel
    Pianist Alfred Brendel and Cellist Adrian Brendel

    The Family Business

    Having a world-famous parent in classical music can be a double-edged sword. They can help to open certain doors but the public's expectation of your talent is far greater than that of any unknown performer. The 26-year-old cellist Adrian Brendel knows this more than anyone, as he's currently touring with his father Alfred, one of today's most revered classical pianists. Alfred and Adrian Brendel join us today in the studio to shed some light on their partnership. We're also joined by writer and guitarist Banning Eyre, whose seven months living among Malian musicians resulted in the book In Griot Time. He's also known as a mainstay of the public radio series "Afropop Worldwide," and today he gives us the lowdown on African music around New York this spring.

Additional Resources:
» Alfred and Adrian Brendel at the 92nd Street Y
» Guardian review of Alfred and Adrian Brendel
» Banning Eyre's Web site

More information about the Acoustic African Spectacular can be found at:
» Satalla—The Temple of World Music

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.