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When Rock Stars Go Classical

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Paul McCartney has written a new oratorio. Sting is playing 16th century lute songs. Some say they can bring new fans to classical music but others argue they’re too conservative, too bland. We’ll dive into this debate. Also: Honeycut, a California-based rock-soul trio, plays live. And, multi-media artist painter Fred Tomaselli.


Rock Stars Go Classical

Paul McCartney has written a new oratorio. Sting is playing 16th century lute songs. Some say they can bring new fans to classical music but others argue they’re too conservative in their musical style. We’ll dive into the debate.

Jessica Duchen's Web site
Allan Kozinn on Sting's "Songs From the Labyrinth"


Honeycut

The Bay Area funk band Honeycut was just awarded the SF WEEKLY music award for Best Soul/Funk Band. They're in town for CMJ and they play live in the studio.
Honeycut's MySpace site


Fred Tomaselli

Painter Fred Tomaselli talks about making art of cut-outs from fashion magazines, medical texts and ornithological guide books. He's got a show at the James Cohan Gallery in Chelsea.
James Cohan Gallery website



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