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May 24, 2013 — Not long after his shocking ballet, the composer branched out into a broad range of styles, ushering in new musical trends far from the violent tone of his iconic Rite of Spring.
May 23, 2013 — Josh Homme presides over a dense, textured, unpredictable sound that's equal parts mystery, intensity, beauty and bluster. QOTSA performed ...Like Clockwork in its entirety, plus an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.
May 23, 2013 — The great composer and bandleader was distraught over the 1967 death of Billy Strayhorn, his songwriting and arranging partner of 28 years. But Ellington took Strayhorn's passing as an impetus, born of necessity, to increase his own productivity. Here are five examples.

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Theatre Review: Dads! The Musical at St. Lawrence Stage in Brockville

Dads! The Musical, now playing at the St. Lawrence Stage Company in Brockville, is great fun. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng giggled her way through last Saturday's performance.  Go to full article

Celebrating the Fourth in Saranac Lake

Brian Mann sends this audio postcard of the Fourth of July celebration in Saranac Lake.  Go to full article

Songs: Georgia Rag and Please Don't Go by Automatic Slim

Baltimore bluesman Automatic Slim plays Georgia Rag and Please Don't Go at the NCPR studio as a guest on The Blue Note, Tuesday, July 3, 2001.  Go to full article

People: John Huwiler?this summer with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta

Todd Moe talks with Lake Placid Sinfonietta violinist John Huwiler about the ensemble's history and upcoming summer concert series.  Go to full article

Orchestra of Northern New York Prepares Summer Pops Concert

The Orchestra of Northern New York prepares for 2001: A Musical Odyssey--its Summer Pops Concert. Todd Moe talks with conductor Ken Andrews.  Go to full article

Interview: Mimi Rabson returns to North Country for Norwood Village Green Concert

A conversation with violinist and composer Mimi Rabson. She returns to the North Country tonight for a concert in Norwood with her sister, Ann Rabson. Since graduating from...  Go to full article

Songs of the Great Lakes

Songs of the Great Lakes--reviving 200 years of sailors' traditions. From the Great Lakes Radio Consortium.  Go to full article

Interview: Bill Summers, Los Hombres Calientes at Discover Jazz Fest in Burlington

David Sommerstein talks with Bill Summers, percussionist for Los Hombres Calientes, coming this weekend to the Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington. He samples the hot...  Go to full article

Teaching Cranes to Migrate

Biologists have succeeded in teaching a common type of crane to migrate. Now they can work on its endangered relative. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Susan Stephens...  Go to full article

Interview: Phillip Glass

Todd Moe talks with contemporary composer Phillip Glass. He and Foday Musa Suso blend Western and World music Saturday night at the Flynn Center in Burlington.  Go to full article

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