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Virtuoso Voices - Zuill Bailey (Cello Van Gogh)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Caption: Zuill Bailey, Credit: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
You’ve probably seen several, if not dozens of paintings by the Dutch painter, Vincent Gogh. But have you ever looked at a Van Gogh close up – rea...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2010
  • Length: :26
Virtuoso Voices - Zuill Bailey (Musical Chair)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Zuill Bailey, Credit: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
Cellists thank their lucky stars for the wide range of music written for their instrument. The cello is often the composer’s voice for a variety o...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2010
  • Length: :24
Virtuoso Voices - Jean-Yves Thibaudet (Gritty Elegance)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Jean-Yves Thibaudet
There’s an undeniably American element running through much of George Gershwin’s music. There’s also something almost street-smart about his music...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2010
  • Length: :22
Virtuoso Voices - Bryn Terfel (Ping Pong Demons)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Bryn Terfel, Credit: Catherine Ashmore
Bass-Baritone Bryn Terfel has been a very bad boy. Actually “Bad Boys” is the title of his CD, where he performs arias by opera’s most despicable v...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2010
  • Length: :25
Virtuoso Voices - Anna Netrebko (Don’t Be Late)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Anna Netrebko, Credit: Annie Leibovitz
The world’s best musicians are also lifelong students. They’re always looking for new insights into the music they perform. Russian soprano Anna ...

  • Added: May 30, 2010
  • Length: :20
Virtuoso Voices - Piotr Anderszewski (T-M-I)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Piotr Anderszewski
Pianist Piotr Anderszewski is a champion for the Polish composer Karol Szymanowski. He says it’s not music that reveals itself on first hearing. ...

  • Added: May 30, 2010
  • Length: :22
Virtuoso Voices - Janine Jansen (OMG BB)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Janine Jansen
Composer Benjamin Britten is known for his operas and symphonic works like the “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.” You may not know he also w...

  • Added: Apr 27, 2010
  • Length: :23
Virtuoso Voices - Menahem Pressler (Majority Rules)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Menahem Pressler
Playing chamber music is like any relationship. You give, you take, you listen and you compromise. As one of the preeminent chamber musicians of ...

Bought by BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Mar 31, 2010
  • Length: :25
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Lynn Harrell (The French Manner)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Lynn Harrell, Credit: Christian Steiner
The impressionist movement in music began in France during the late nineteenth century. Composers like Debussy rebelled against what they consider...

Bought by BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Mar 31, 2010
  • Length: :22
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Lynn Harrell (War in Piece)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Lynn Harrell, Credit: Christian Steiner
Cellist Lynn Harrell has played the Dvorak Cello Concerto throughout his career, and it's a work he continues to study. Before the cello's first e...

Bought by BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Mar 31, 2010
  • Length: :24
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Hilary Hahn (The Set Up)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Hilary Hahn
Violinist Hilary Hahn's "Voices and Violin" CD offers mostly sacred arias by Bach that include a prominent role for the violin. At times, she conv...

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Feb 26, 2010
  • Length: :26
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Hilary Hahn (Tonight Show Audience)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Hilary Hahn
Violinist Hilary Hahn once performed on the Tonight Show and her appearance just happened to coincide with the late night show's little hosting dra...

Bought by Northwest Public Broadcasting and BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Jan 13, 2010
  • Length: :40
  • Purchases: 2
JOE STRUMMER'S LONDON CALLING - EPISODE 8
From: Joyride Media
Series: JOE STRUMMER'S LONDON CALLING
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Joe Strummer spins his favorite tracks from around the world

Bought by KPSQ-LP, KHNS, Prairie Public, KUPR low power FM, KBBI Alaska and more


  • Added: Oct 13, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
Keeping Score (PBS) Season 2 Preview
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Caption: Michael Tilson Thomas, Host of Keeping Score
A Preview of Season 2 of the PBS program series, "Keeping Score" with Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Use this 5:17...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Oct 13, 2009
  • Length: 05:17
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Michael Tilson Thomas (Shake your Baton)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Michael Tilson Thomas
More than 350 musicians are heard on the recording of the Mahler Symphony No. 8 with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Tils...

  • Added: Sep 27, 2009
  • Length: :30
Virtuoso Voices - Michael Tilson Thomas (Leviathan)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Michael Tilson Thomas
Mahler's Symphony No. 8, known as the "Symphony of a Thousand," calls for about 350 musicians on stage – a massive orchestra, three choirs and eigh...

  • Added: Sep 27, 2009
  • Length: :27
John Fogerty Rides Again
From: Andy Cahn
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One-hour radio special from Tres Hombres set to premiere September 2009 celebrates the release of John Fogerty’s new album BLUE RIDGE RANGERS RIDES...

Bought by Prairie Public, WGZS, Prairie Public, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, KGLT and more


  • Added: Sep 01, 2009
  • Length: 57:03
  • Purchases: 7
It Might Get Loud - Audio EPK tools for Film Coverage
From: Andy Cahn
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"It Might Get Loud" film excerpts and interview clips featuring the star guitarists Jack White, Jimmy Page and The Edge, plus director Davis Guggen...

Bought by KGLT


  • Added: Aug 19, 2009
  • Length: 36:06
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Paavo Jarvi (Family Business)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Paavo Järvi, Credit: Photo by Lang Photography
It's many a mother and father's dream to have their children follow in their footsteps. Then there's the Jarvi family. Use this 28 second clip to...

Bought by BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Jun 27, 2009
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 1
Johnny Cash: At Folsom Prison
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour radio special takes you inside Folsom Prison for Johnny Cash's historic 1968 concert

Bought by KRCB 104.9, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WKMS, Harford Community Radio, KMUN and more


  • Added: Dec 18, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 29
Songs of Joy and Peace: The Yo-Yo Ma Holiday Party
From: Joyride Media
Series: Holiday Programming Extravaganzas
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Celebrate the Holidays with Yo-Yo Ma and his friends

Bought by KNAU, North Country Public Radio, KAZU Seaside, Calif., Harford Community Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Dec 09, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 27
THE ELVIS PRESLEY 68 COMEBACK RADIO SPECIAL
From: Joyride Media
Series: I Am An Elvis Fan
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One hour of radio about one legendary hour of television...the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley's "68 Comeback Special."

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WGZS, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KPIK-LP, WGZS and more


  • Added: Jul 17, 2008
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 19
MY OWN PECULIAR WAY - THE SONGS OF WILLIE NELSON
From: Joyride Media
Series: WILLIE NELSON: 80th Birthday Celebration
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The stories behind Willie's career and his songs.

Bought by Prairie Public, Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, KCSM and more


  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 27
Love is the Message: The Story of Philadelphia International Records
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour radio special looks back on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's influence on the music and culture of Philadelphia

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Radio New Zealand, KGLT, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and more


  • Added: Jan 11, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 18
BOB DYLAN: LIVE AT THE NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL
From: Joyride Media
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Rita Houston hosts this look back at Bob Dylan's Newport Folk Festival appearances from 1963-1965

Bought by WMNR, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Troy Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Nov 15, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 29