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