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Thursday, July 01, 2004
  • Fireworks
    July 4th Fireworks (Shausha Cameron)

    Cue the Cannons

    Frequently derided as a patchwork of bombastic clichés, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” is nonetheless a well-crafted, brilliantly orchestrated work—and staple of July Fourth fireworks celebrations everywhere. But while it may seem as American as apple pie, it was composed to commemorate the victory of Russia in the Napoleonic Wars of 1812. Today on Soundcheck, Pittsburgh-based music critic Andrew Druckenbrod talks with John Schaefer about how the work caught on during the height of the Cold War.

Sharon Jones - Live in the Greene Space!

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On the day that Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings release their fourth album, “I Learned the Hard Way,” they join Soundcheck for a live performance from WNYC’s Greene Space. Buy your tickets here.

Imelda May Live

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Joseph Arthur Live

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The Borromeo Quartet Live

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Suzanne Vega

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Dawn Landes

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The Heavy

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The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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