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Monday, February 13, 2006
  • Sir James Galway
    Sir James Galway (Kasskara/DG)

    The State of the Concert Scene

    The concert circuit is seeing everything from Billy Joel to the Yeah Yeahs Yeahs. We check in on the state of the concert business. Veteran flutist James Galway has popularized his instrument over the course of his 40 year career, playing classical works and favorite folk tunes. He joins us today with his latest project. And, Columbian experimental harp palyer, Edmar Castaneda, aspires to put a little of the devil in his instrument, which is usually associated solely with the saintly.

Who's on Tour?

We speak with Billboard Magazine's senior touring editor Ray Waddell about why the concert business is still on its feet.

James Galway

He's made the flute famous around the world. James Galway joins us with his latest stories from the road.

You Gotta Have Harp

Edmar Castaneda bringing a jazz-influenced approached to his electric harp playing, which was initially inspired by the traditional music of his native Columbia.
» Edmar Castanada's website

The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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