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Soundcheck / February 26, 2007

Soundcheck

Monday, February 26, 2007
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  • Joyce Hatto
    Joyce Hatto

    Claim that Tune

    The allegation that up to 100 albums by the late English pianist Joyce Hatto were copied from other pianists' discs has caused an international scandal in classical music. Today we find out what the stir is all about. Also: pop music riven with disputes about artificiality. "Faking It" is a new book by Hugh Barker and Yuval Taylor that examines why authenticity is so important to music fans. Taylor joins us. Finally: The Bird and The Bee are a California duo that play dreamy music with a jazz-influenced '60s vibe. They share their self-titled album that is just out on Blue Note.

The Hatto Hoax

Last week, Gramophone magazine revealed how several of the recordings released by Joyce Hatto name were identical to other recordings by a range of pianists on different labels. Gramophone's editor-in-chief James Inverne joins us with the latest.

Gramophone on the Hatto Hoax

Keeping it Real

Does great music need to be authentic? Yuval Taylor, co-author of "Faking It" explains why notions of authenticity are so prized in music.

The Bird and the Bee

California pop duo The Bird and The Bee, comprised of producer/keyboardist Greg Kurstin and singer Inara George, perform live in the studio.

The Pacifica Quartet

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Carter Burwell and Maya Beiser

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Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar's Ode to Jack Kerouac

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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

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.

RZA on the Tao of Wu

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