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Horses, Jockeys and Playlists
The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. We look beyond the song "Camptown Races" and into the rich musical history of horse racing. Also: Montreal chamber-pop band Bell Orchestre joins us to perform live.
The Music of Horse Racing
In celebration of the 135th Kentucky Derby, we’ll explore the music that is as much a part of the traditions of this American sport as mint juleps and big hats. Joining us will be Bennett Liebman, a longtime member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board and racing blogger for the New York Times.
The Rail, Bennett Liebman's New York Times blog
Soundcheck Blog: John Schaefer on Music and Horse Racing
Soundcheck's Picks of the Week
Philip Glass & Robert Moran – The Juniper Tree (Orange Mountain Music) - Picked by John Schaefer
Renaud Garcia Fons – La Linea del Sur (Enja) - picked by Gisele Regatao
Leonard Bernstein – Mass - Randall Scarlata bar Absolute Ensemble; Tonkünstler Orchestra / Kristjan Järvi (Chandos) - Picked by Brian Wise
Bell Orchestre
The Montreal-based chamber-rock group Bell Orchestre falls somewhere between between electronica, contemporary classical and soundtrack music. They join us to talk about their latest album “As Seen Through Windows” and to perform live.
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