Music Therapy
A new program in Phoenix is taking an unusual approach to try to help people with degenerative brain illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease organize their memories. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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A new program in Phoenix is taking an unusual approach to try to help people with degenerative brain illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease organize their memories. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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Interview with Osvaldo Golijov
Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, The Phoenix Symphony performs a concert version of the opera Ainadamar: Fountain of Tears by Argentinean composer Osvaldo Golijov. A dream-like vision of the martyred poet Federico Garcia Lorca as his muse, Margarita Xirgu, nears the end of her own life, Ainadamar stars soprano Dawn Upshaw, mezzo-soprano Kelley O'Connor, soprano Emily Albrink, and flamenco tenor Jesus Montoya.
KBAQ's Katrina Becker spoke with Osvaldo Golijov by phone. Hear excerpts of the interview and the music.
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Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, The Phoenix Symphony performs a concert version of the opera Ainadamar: Fountain of Tears by Argentinean composer Osvaldo Golijov. A dream-like vision of the martyred poet Federico Garcia Lorca as his muse, Margarita Xirgu, nears the end of her own life, Ainadamar stars soprano Dawn Upshaw, mezzo-soprano Kelley O'Connor, soprano Emily Albrink, and flamenco tenor Jesus Montoya.
KBAQ's Katrina Becker spoke with Osvaldo Golijov by phone. Hear excerpts of the interview and the music.
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Preparing "Messiah"
Soprano Jamilyn Manning White and Tenor Kenny Miller discuss preparing Handel's famous Oratorio.
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Soprano Jamilyn Manning White and Tenor Kenny Miller discuss preparing Handel's famous Oratorio.
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David Schildkret Discusses Hallelujah Chorus
David Schildkret is Professor of Music and Chair of the Choral Program at Arizona State University. Professor Shchikdkret sat down with KBAQ's Sterling Beeaff to discuss the upcoming performance of Handel's 'Messiah'. In this clip he addresses context, particularly the 'Hallelujah!' chorus, and some of the realities of doing the complete oratorio and not "seasonally adjusted' performance.
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David Schildkret is Professor of Music and Chair of the Choral Program at Arizona State University. Professor Shchikdkret sat down with KBAQ's Sterling Beeaff to discuss the upcoming performance of Handel's 'Messiah'. In this clip he addresses context, particularly the 'Hallelujah!' chorus, and some of the realities of doing the complete oratorio and not "seasonally adjusted' performance.
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Ballet Arizona: Play
Ballet Arizona premieres a brand new full-length ballet this weekend with live music performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Hear Katrina Becker's interview with the work's creator, Ib Andersen, and one of his dancers, Joseph Cavanaugh.
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Ballet Arizona premieres a brand new full-length ballet this weekend with live music performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Hear Katrina Becker's interview with the work's creator, Ib Andersen, and one of his dancers, Joseph Cavanaugh.
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