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Selling the Symphony
New York Times arts reporter Daniel Wakin looks at the tactics orchestras are using - some very shrewd and some very silly - to attract a younger crowd. As we'll hear, more and more orchestras are trying to lure them with pre-concert cocktail hours, speed dating, salsa lessons at intermission, video screens in the concert hall, and various other strategies. So do any of these tactics work? We look at some examples and take listener calls on this subject. Also on the show: Singer-songwriters Duncan Sheik and David Poe met at a songwriter's retreat in the south of France and found they have a mutual love for crafty pop songs about girls and a love of vino. The two artists are touring together currently and stop by today for a conversation.
Duncan Sheik and David Poe
The singer-songwriters talk about their unique partnership.
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Symphony Orchestras Get Hip?
New York Times arts reporter Daniel Wakin looks at orchestras' efforts to bring younger audiences.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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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.
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