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Tuesday, April 04, 2006
  • Kronos Quartet - photo by Jay Blakesberg
    Kronos Quartet (Jay Blakesberg)

    You Had to Be There

    From the Beatles at Shea Stadium to Woodstock and Live Aid, classic concerts are both musical and social events. Today, what separates a classic concert from the merely routine performance. Joining us is Rolling Stone editor Joe Levy. Also: The Kronos Quartet has been a familiar face in New York lately with various cross-cultural performances. Kronos violinist David Harrington and pipa player Wu Man discuss their collaborations. And, a conversation with Babs Mollere, general manager of the Louisiana Philharmonic. The orchestra is returning to New Orleans this month after nearly seven months away.

Hello, Cleveland

What separates a classic concert from the merely routine performance with Rolling Stone editor Joe Levy.

The Kronos Quartet

David Harrington of the Kronos Quartet and pipa player Wu Man stop by.

Louisiana Philharmonic back in NOLA

Babs Mollere, general manager of the Louisiana Philharmonic, updates us on the orchestra's return to New Orleans.

The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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