The New Jersey Symphony has a prized collection of rare, 17th-century string instruments worth millions of dollars. But the orchestra’s now facing a six-figure deficit and as a result, some of those instruments may be up for sale. Soundcheck looks into how the New Jersey Symphony plans to deal with its financial crunch. Plus, Green Gartside, frontman of Scritti Politti, discusses his comeback album "White Bread Black Beer." It's his first album in seven years. Plus, National Geographic offers downloads.
The New Jersey Symphony has a prized collection of rare, 17th-century string instruments worth millions of dollars. Willa J. Conrad, classical music critic of the Newark Star Ledger, explains how the symphony's six-figure deficit may lead to the sale of these rare instruments.
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National Geographic is known for its iconic images, television specials and magazine articles, and now its offering a world music services. Composer, musicologist talks about his new project, "National Geographic World Music." He is joined by Tom Pryor, "World Music" editor.
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