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Soundcheck

Tuesday, February 14, 2006
  • Love Sucks

    Today on Soundcheck, in honor of Valentine's Day, we look at the wonders of falling in love and new Rhino CD called, "Love Sucks." Also: Are audiences ready for the Peter Gelb era at the Metropolitan Opera? That is the question buzzing in New York’s music circles after the incoming general director of the Met laid out his plans for the world's largest opera house at a press conference yesterday afternoon. We get two reactions today, from Anne Midgette, classical music critic of the New York Times; and Katherine Gill, vice-president of the Wagner Society of New York. Finally, a tour of the history of spanish Flamenco with Manuel Macias, a Spanish official responsible for Flamenco Tourism in Andalusia.

Metropolitan Opera Update

We'll have an update from the Metroplitan Opera.

Love Sucks

In honor of Valentine's Day, a new cd celebrating the hardships of romance.
» Rhino Record's website

The Roots of Flamenco

We dig in to the roots of flamenco music.
» More information about the Flamenco Festival

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.