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Sgt. Pepper

The Act You've Known For All These Years

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," an album that is often cited as the band's masterpiece and ranked as the most influential album of all time by major critics and publications. Today we attempt to cut through the mythology and examine its true importance in music history. Also: Russian-born violist and composer Lev "Ljova" Zhurbin and his "chamber-jam" Vjola Contraband join us for a live performance.


Sgt. Pepper

"Sgt. Pepper" at 40

According to Rolling Stone, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is the most important rock & roll album ever made." As the Beatles' album turns 40 this week, joining us to debate its significance are Jim DeRogatis, rock critic of the Chicago Sun-Times, and Allan Kozinn, classical music critic of the New York Times.

Tell us what you think of the record.

Happy Birthday Sgt. Pepper: Visit our special web feature


Ljova Live

The Russian-born, New York-based violist and composer Lev "Ljova" Zhurbin has made a name collaborating with names like Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project and the Kronos Quartet. He joins us with his own ensemble, the Vjola Contraband, a group that blends Eastern-European and Gypsy melodies, Latin rhythms, Jazz-inspired improvisations with classical forms.
Visit Ljova's website



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