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Tuesday, June 20, 2006
  • Summer picnic

    Pack A Picnic: It's Festival Time!

    On the eve of summer solstice, we sample some of the best classical music festivals, here in New York and around the world. Fred Plotkin, author of "Classical Music 101" and "Opera 101" shares his picks. Plus, jazz vocalist Rebecca Martin performs live in-studio. And we celebrate Brooklyn's 2nd annual hip-hop festival with a live performance from artist Maya Azucena.

The Best Classical Music Festivals

Fred Plotkin, author of "Classical Music 101," shares his picks of the best classical music festivals in New York and around the world.

Rebecca Martin

Fans of jazz vocalist Rebecca Martin frequently compare her to Norah Jones and Joni Mitchell. She performs live in-studio.

Brooklyn's Beats and Rhymes

We celebrate Brooklyn's 2nd annual hip-hop festival with a live performance from artist Maya Azucena.

The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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