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Eric Owens performs the role of Grendel in Grendel (Stephanie Berger)The Beast Who Became an Opera
Chicago Tribune music writer Greg Kot explains how a potential merger between two major concert promoters could spell trouble for concertgoers and for artists. Also, film composer Elliot Goldenthal and stage director and librettist Julie Taymor discuss "Grendel," their new opera inspired by the Beowulf legend. It combines projections, puppetry, masks and an emotional score. Finally, soul songwriter Dan Penn, the man behind such hits as Aretha Franklin's "Do Right Woman," stops by to share his latest studio project.
Are concertgoers about to sing the blues?
A deal announced last week brings HOB Entertainment, the operator of the House of Blues clubs, under the umbrella of Live Nation, the Clear Channel Entertainment spinoff that is North America's biggest concert promoter. We'll ask how that arrangement may affect ticket prices and artistic diversity at local music venues.
An Operatic Monster, in his own voice
We speak with Oscar-winning film composer Elliott Goldenthal and Tony award-winning theatre Julie Taymor about their new opera, Grendel, based on the epic poem, Beowulf.
» More on Grendel at the Lincoln Center Festival
Dan Penn and his Southern Soul
Songwriter Dan Penn wrote some legendary songs back in the 60s, working with everyone from Otis Redding to Percy Sledge to Janis Joplin. He'll perform his own tunes live in the studio.
» More on Dan Penn's show at Joe's Pub
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See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
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