Lectures tagged "Music"


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Hiding in the Spotlight
Zhanna Arshanskaya Dawson
November 1, 2009
01:05:47
Writer Greg Dawson, joined by his mother, Zhanna Arshanskaya Dawson, discuss her Holocaust survival, as portrayed in the new book, Hiding in the Spotlight: A Musical Prodigy's Story of Survival, 1941 - 1946.
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge II
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge II
Robert Labaree
October 29, 2009
00:45:11
Following a panel discussion about cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries, an ensemble of Jewish and Muslim vocalists and instrumentalists play examples of relevant musical repertoire.
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge I
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol
October 29, 2009
00:48:51
A panel of scholars speak on cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries. This event was produced by the DUNYA Organization, under the direction of Mehmet Ali Sanlikol.
Bobby Sanabria: Latin Jazz
Bobby Sanabria
October 27, 2009
00:26:22
Multiple Grammy nominated recording artist Bobby Sanabria talks about his work as a percussionist, composer, arranger, conductor, filmmaker, and educator on Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One.
Tribute to Chris Van Allsburg
Chris Van Allsburg
October 24, 2009
00:44:01
New York Times bestselling children’s author Brian Lies hosts a celebration of the achievements of beloved author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg.
Crafting Carmen: Creating a New Opera
Esther Nelson
October 14, 2009
00:47:16
Boston Lyric Opera’s General and Artistic Director Esther Nelson, Director of Artistic Operations Nicholas Russell, Director of Production Dan Duro and Carmen’s Stage Director Nicholas Muni share what it takes to get an opera to the stage, and discuss all that goes into creating a new produ
Exploring the Theatre of a Concert
Ken Meltzer
October 11, 2009
01:03:19
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Robert Spano, Staging Director James Alexander, and Atlanta Opera General Director Dennis Hanthorn join ASO Insider and Program Annotator Ken Meltzer to compare and contrast the elements of opera and the theatre of a concert.
Laughs with Planet Washington
Laughs with Planet Washington
Ken Rynne
September 23, 2009
The comedy duo Planet Washington opens Cambridge Forum's 2009 fall season with a benefit performance. Ken Rynne, an alum of the renowned Capitol Steps troupe, and his faithful piano accompanist, Frank Plumer, are Planet Washington.