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To Applaud or Not to Applaud?
In the jazz world, audience applause is encouraged after and even during solos. But jazz saxophonist Bill Kirchner has had enough of this practicearguing that it is disruptive and not always sincereand is encouraging his fans not to applaud. Meanwhile, in the classical concert hall, the aficionados shush the newbies when they make the "mistake" of applauding between movements. Could jazz benefit from stopping the ritual applause? Can classical music gain by canning the ritual silence? A debate with arts bloggers Drew McManus and Doug Ramsey. Also: actress Judy Kaye performs hits from "Souvenir," the Broadway show in which she channels Florence Foster Jenkins, an eccentric society woman who believed she was a great soprano, although the opposite was true. Finally, a look at an NYU symposium this Sunday that brings together composers, sound artists, and environmentalists to explore music and sound "as tools to better know the world."
Knowing the World Through Sound
A look at a festival focusing on the role of sound and music to help promote environmental awareness.
» NY Soundmap Web site
» "Knowing the World Through Sound" Symposium
Clap Your Hands Say...
Arts bloggers Drew McManus and Doug Ramsey discuss the conventions of applauding in classical music and jazz.
» Drew McManus's Adaptistration Web site
» Doug Ramsey's Rifftides Web site
Judy Kaye
Actress Judy Kaye channels Florence Foster Jenkins in a live performance.
» "Souvenir" performance information
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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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