James Bennett II

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Leonard Slatkin Speaks About His New Book and the 'Passion and Devotion' of Conducting

Thursday, November 09, 2017

The maestro joined WNYC's Leonard Lopate to discuss his new book, music and society.
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I Need a Hero: 5 Heroic Themes to Super Power Your Day

Thursday, November 09, 2017

From instant classics to modern favorites, these are the superhero film themes that should be ready to go in your playlist when you need that extra boost.
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8 Classical Era Composers Who Aren't Named Mozart or Haydn

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

Let's be honest, Mozart and Haydn weren't the only two composers making waves during the Classical era of the 18th century.
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'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 4: Powerlessness and Redemption

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

The fourth program of the Psalms experience tackles the feelings of emptiness and abandonment in those moments when it seems like it's you against the world.
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Cameron Carpenter's Rondo all Turca Paraphrase Is an Amazing Organ Romp

Tuesday, November 07, 2017

We're already familiar with the Volodos prelude of this Mozart classic for piano ... but what does it sound like for organ?
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'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 3: Justice

Monday, November 06, 2017

It's human instinct to want wrongs righted. But who do you turn to in order to actually get that justice?
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'The Psalms Experience' Recap Program 1: Mortal Leadership and Divine Guidance

Friday, November 03, 2017

WQXR writers and contributors discuss the opening concert of Lincoln Center's White Light Festival's Psalms Experience.
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The Mesmerizing Musical Marble Machine

Thursday, November 02, 2017

We could watch this for days.
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First Look: Seong-Jin Cho Plays a Selection from His New Debussy Record

Thursday, November 02, 2017

Pianist Seong-Jin Cho, who debuted at Carnegie Hall earlier this year, is back with an album of Debussy music. Take an exclusive look at one of his performances ahead of the release.
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'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 5 Other Awesome Tyler Bates Soundtracks

Wednesday, November 01, 2017

Film composer Tyler Bates has an intense, dark and driving sound. These 6 soundtracks sum it up perfectly.
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Watch Glenn Gould's Unique Interpretation of This Bach Fugue

Wednesday, November 01, 2017

Plus a short film, in which he talks about Bach's world and music.
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Jessica Lang's Take on Pergolesi's ‘Stabat Mater’ Gives New Life to a Meditation on Death

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Jessica Lang's choreography has brought new life to Pergolesi’s stirring piece on death, and will be programmed as a part of Lincoln Center's White Light Festival.
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When Did We Start Cheering For Music Encores?

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Clapping until the soloist comes back out to dazzle us with bonus music seems like a given. But all rituals start somewhere. When did the encore come to be?
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This Triangle TV Spot Might Be Our Favorite Classical Commercial of the Year

Monday, October 30, 2017

We can't get enough of the rogue percussionist and this hilarious ad.
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This ‘Stranger Things’ Medley Is a Beautiful Way To Prepare Your Netflix Binge

Monday, October 30, 2017

Nicholas Yee puts eight cellos to work and takes a tour through the musical world of 'Stranger Things.'
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How a Saxophone Is Made, and 3 Other Amazing Sesame Street Musical Videos

Friday, October 27, 2017

Sesame Street was the only street that cared about actually showing us how a saxophone is made. They also invited some rocking musical guests down to the neighborhood, too.
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Tone Deafness is Pretty Rare, Which Means You Can Probably Sing

Friday, October 27, 2017

Let's put it this way, a whole lot of us tend to underrate our singing potential.
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10 More Halloween Music Classics From the Crypt

Thursday, October 26, 2017

And as a bonus, a full, ready-made playlist for your spook-tacular festivities.
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Listen: Archive Recording of Debussy Performing 'La Soirée dans Grenade' in 1914

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

It wasn't the composer's only recording — he also teamed up with legendary soprano Mary Garden back in 1903.
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