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Soundcheck

Wednesday, January 19, 2005
  • Polygraph Lounge - photo by Julie Marden
    Polygraph Lounge (Julie Marden)

    Musical Mirth Making

    The virtuosic slapstick duo known as Polygraph Lounge blend their talents to form a relentless and hyperactive comedic and aural spectacle. With an upcoming gig at Joe’s Pub, they visit Soundcheck today to explain themselves. And Executive Director of Columbia University’s Miller Theater, George Steel, stops by to introduce us to the rich—and dare we say, sexy—choral works of 16th century composer Thomas Tallis, who would have turned 500 this year. Under Steel’s leadership, the Miller Theater has evolved into one of the most bracing venues for contemporary classical music in the city, but not to be overlooked is its championing of early 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.