New York Phil To Visit Pyongyang

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The U.S. State Department says the New York Philharmonic could help thaw icy relations with North Korea. Others say the orchestra's upcoming visit could be a propaganda coup for Kim Jong-il. Today on Soundcheck: a look at a controversial diplomatic mission. And later: Composer Peter Schickele shares more adventures from the world of P.D.Q. Bach.

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