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Soundcheck

Thursday, October 27, 2005
  • New York Philharmonic Leonard Bernstein Live CD
    New York Philharmonic Leonard Bernstein Live CD

    Lenny's World

    This month marks the 15th anniversary of the death of the great conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. Coincident with this anniversary is the release of fresh batch of CDs and DVDs from the breadth of his career, as well as renewed activity about Bernstein in the scholastic arena. His daughter, Jamie Bernstein Thomas joins us to talk today about the continuing impact his life still has on American music a decade and a half after his death. Also on the show: New York Times arts reporter Daniel Wakin drops by to share the remarkable story of the New Orleans-based Louisiana Philharmonic, which is on hiatus away from the flood-ravaged city. The orchestra will be joined by the New York Philharmonic for a joint benefit concert on Friday.

Jamie Bernstein Thomas

Jamie Bernstein Thomas talks about the legacy of her father, Leonard Bernstein.
» LeonardBernstein.com

Louisiana Philharmonic reunites

New York Times arts reporter Daniel Wakin talks about the Louisiana Philharmonic, post-Katrina.
» Louisiana Philharmonic reunites in Nashville
» More about the WNYC broadcast of "Bringing Back the 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.