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5. Selling the American Dream—The President and the Polka
Justin Webb explores the relationship between classical music and American politics.
4. The Melting Pot—The President and the Polka
Justin Webb explores the relationship between classical music and American politics.
3. Cities of Music—The President and the Polka
Justin Webb explores the relationship between classical music and American politics.
2: Manifest Destiny—The President and the Polka
Justin Webb traces the relationship between American classical music and political history
Claire M Singer, Harry Christophers
Tom Service talks to organist Claire M Singer and conductor Harry Christophers.
Sir Mark Elder
Tom Service talks to Sir Mark Elder about his life in music and working with the Hallé.
Maria Joao Pires
Kate Molleson travels to rural Portugal to talk to pianist Maria Joao Pires.
Aurora Orchestra's Winterreise, Kerry Andrew, and Women at the Piano
Tom Service talks to composer Kerry Andrew and visits the Aurora Orchestra in rehearsal.
Joyce DiDonato, Caroline Potter on Boulez, Szymanowski's Harnasie
Tom Service talks to the American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.
Jeremy Denk and Missy Mazzoli
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with pianist Jeremy Denk, composer Missy Mazzoli, author Gillian Dooley.
