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Friday, March 17, 2006
  • Anne Sophie Mutter
    Anne Sophie Mutter

    The Future of Music Criticism

    Today on the show: how buyouts and cutbacks in the newspaper business are affecting music criticism. We speak with a working critic who doesn’t like what he sees, and with an editor who feels the real future for music criticism lies on the Web. Also, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter defines classical glamour with her love of strapless gowns and fast cars; she’ll explain how at the end of the day, Mozart is her main man. And in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, author Malachy McCourt shares the origins of the song "Danny Boy."

Future of the Music Critic

In the wake of changes in the newspaper world, we look at the future of print music criticism.

Virtuoso Violinist

Anne-Sophie Mutter discusses the magic of Mozart.
» Anne-Sophie Mutter's webpage

Danny Boy, revealed and The No-Fun Fest

The secrets behind the ubiquitous Irish classic, Danny Boy. We speak with author Malachy McCourt.
» No Fun Fest website

The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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