On Demand
Archive for month: February, 2008
March of the Internauts
By WNYC Music
February 25, 2008
The armies of hyper-specialized bloggers and critics storm the well-trodden beaches of print-based commentators, including WNYC’s own culture critic-at-large, John Rockwell.
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Culture Megastores
By WNYC Music
February 18, 2008
Dussman KulturKaufhaus
While wandering along Berlin’s Spree River, culture critic John Rockwell comes upon what could only be considered a Barnes & Noble and Tower Records on steroids, only to find out it was created on a whim by a fortune made from janitorial services and old age homes.
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Acoustics and Repercussions
By WNYC Music
February 11, 2008
The Berliner Philharmonie Concert Hall
Ever wonder what a difference the setting can make? Culture critic John Rockwell gets jolted out of his seat when, during a recent trip to Berlin, he’s confronted by the additional musical beauty that can be made through proper acoustical construction.
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The Grateful Dead
By WNYC Music
February 4, 2008
While walking on Prince Street, culture critic John Rockwell begins to hear voices emanating from the ether, leading him to ponder the rise of the ambient soundscapes of such artists as Brian Eno and John Cage.
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Huang Ruo
By WNYC Music
February 1, 2008
Huang Ruo
Chinese-American composer and conductor Huang Ruo has emerged as one of the most exciting young figures on the contemporary music scene. His eclectic style mixes elements of hip-hop, jazz, and the classical traditions of both Western and Eastern classical music. Hear his stories of growing up in China after the Cultural Revolution as well […]