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Soundcheck / October 06, 2005

Soundcheck

Thursday, October 06, 2005
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    Lullabies of Broadway

    From "A Chorus Line" to "Sweet Smell of Success" Film and theater composer Marvin Hamlisch has created some of Broadway's most enduring scores. Today, Hamlisch performs hits from his 40-year career, and talks about his performance tomorrow evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with vocalist J. Mark McVey. Also on the show: In a controversial article published in August's edition of Opera News, composer and lyricist Michael John LaChiusa stated, "The American Musical is dead." Today, LaChiusa joins us to discuss why, and preview his own new musical, "See What I Wanna See," which has its New York premiere next week at the Public Theater.

Marvin Hamlisch

Film and theater composer Marvin Hamlisch performs his hits live in the studio.
» Wikipedia: Marvin Hamlisch

Michael John LaChiusa

Composer and lyricist Michael John LaChiusa discusses the state of the musical and previews "See What I Wanna See."
» Michael John LaChiusa bio and credits
» The Public Theater

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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