The Year 2003: Classical Music, Pop Divas and More

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Spend New Year's Day on Soundcheck by getting the scoop on what made 2003 such an eventful year in music and culture. Two distinguished New York Times critics join host John Schaefer for a lively discussion. Cultural correspondent and columnist John Rockwell kicks off the lively hour with his musings on the aborted Carnegie Hall/New York Philharmonic merger, and he looks at the Year of Berlioz, the Year of the Mezzo-Soprano, and the Year of Alicia Keys, among other highlights. And classical music critic Allan Kozinn stops by with his reflections on the "Nonesuchification" of Carnegie Hall's new auditorium, digital rights issues, the inventive programming at Miller Theater, and more.
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The New York Times Critics' Best Classical CDs of 2003.

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