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NBC Symphony OrchestraThe Renaissance Will Not Be Televised
Arturo Toscanini brought classical music to prime-time when leading the NBC Symphony Orchestra in the 1940s. Today, exactly 50 years after the death of the celebrated Italian maestro, we look at whether he would make it on TV today. Also: Avant-garde composer Robert Ashley joins us to talk about bringing opera into the age of multimedia. Finally, in an effort to address payola complaints dogging big labels and radio stations, the FCC is now considering a plan that would require radio stations to set aside airtime for independently produced music.
Toscanini and the Tube
A look at classical music's place on television today with Walfredo Toscanini, the grandson of the legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini, who famously led the NBC Symphony Orchestra. Also joining us is Greg Sandow, a critic, composer and orchestra consultant who blogs at Artsjournal.com.
Robert Ashley
Composer Robert Ashley previews his opera "Concrete," billed as "an old man's musing" about people he has cared about.
Getting Indie on the Radio
Brooks Boliek, National Correspondent for the Hollywood Reporter, talks about how the FCC may force radio stations to prove their indie cred.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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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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