Orchestra in a Box

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Classical musicians have bitterly opposed the use of computers in the orchestra pit for years. Now, a small group is breaking ranks — and arguing that it's the best hope for revitalizing the art. Also, a look at two albums released on USB drives, the modern-day floppy disk. Plus: singer-songwriter Jose Conde plays danceable Afro-Cuban music with a funk edge. He and his band Ola Fresca ("Fresh Wave") perform live in studio.

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