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Juilliard String Quartet (Library of Congress)The Juilliard Quartet at 60
Sixty years ago, the Juilliard String Quartet arrived on the scene with an edgy, urban sound that both shocked and delighted the musical establishment. The all-American group has played more than 500 compositions, commissioned numerous pieces and paved the way for a lot of other American string quartets. Today, find out how the quartet has kept its unique sound alive when it performs in the studio. Also: Terry Gilliam, film director and member of the Monty Python comedy group, talks about his new film "Tideland," about a ten year-old-girl who prepares heroin for her father, plays with doll's heads and seduces a simpleton – and the haunting music that goes with it.
The Juilliard Quartet
A live performance by the Juilliard Quartet, which celebrates its 60th birthday this season.
The Juilliard Quartet's Web site
Terry Gilliam
Film director and Monty Python alumn Terry Gilliam talks about the music in his latest film "Tideland."
Terry Gilliam on Wikipedia
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
Soundcheck
Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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