Music
Louis Armstrong At Basin Street
Experience the vibrant sounds of Louis Armstrong at Basin Street in New York City. This recording from May 21, 1955, captures the essence of…
Pat O'Daniel and The Hillbilly Boys
W. Lee O'Daniel's musical career began in January 1931, when a West Texas fiddler named James Robert (Bob) Wills entered his Fort Worth offi…
Irving Berlin 100
Irving Berlin 100 is a tribute to the legendary composer Irving Berlin, who was born in 1888 and passed away in 1989. Perhaps no one embodie…
Piano Tuning
This is a primer for anyone wishing to learn how to tune and maintain their own piano or to become a piano tuner. Written in 1907, it was ta…
Great Pianists on Piano Playing
The full title of this book, published in 1913, gives a good idea of its contents: “Great Pianists on Piano Playing: Study Talks with Foremo…
Sunday Feature A Symphony Of Psalms
In this captivating episode of Sunday Feature, Cerys Matthews explores the enduring influence of the Psalms on musicians and composers acros…
Hollywood Is On The Air
This episode is a musical preview of the soon to be released film, The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lah…
The White Album Listening Party
November 22, 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of one of The Beatles' most remarkable releases, known as The White Album. This two-album set …
Two Musicians
Two Musicians by Sarah Orne Jewett is a reflective exploration of the lives and artistry of two musicians, set against the backdrop of rural…
Richard Strauss
There was not much truly spectacular about the course of [Strauss's] life, which was most happily free from the material troubles which bede…
Kraft Music Hall With Bing Crosby
Join Bing Crosby and a talented ensemble including The Chariotters, John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra, The Kraft Choral Club, Charles Hen…
Duke Ellington
Experience the vibrant sounds of Duke Ellington as he takes the stage at The Cotton Club in New York City. This broadcast from March 18, 193…
Delmore Brothers
The Delmore Brothers, Alton and Rabon, were country music pioneers and stars of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s. Born into poverty in Elkmon…
Robert Schumann, Tone Poet Prophet And Critic
[This is] the sketchiest outline of Robert Schumann’s short life but amazingly rich achievement. Together with Haydn and Schubert he was, pe…
Choral Evensong
Experience the serene beauty of Choral Evensong, recorded live from Chester Cathedral. This exquisite service features a selection of choral…
The Life of Mozart
Volume 2 in the 3 Volume Set on the Life of Mozart, one of the greatest classical composers of all time. - Summary by Mozartjr
Standin' At The Crossroads
This episode explores Depression-era styles, including the revolutionary music of Robert Johnson — the single most important country blues a…
Seven Days That Rocked The World
Stuart Maconie presents a series which highlights some of the most influential days in the history of rock music. Each episode delves into t…
Song Gifts from the Holy Spirit
My wife, Eva and I, Vic Zarley, are songwriters. We each had written many songs before we met each other and continued to write songs once w…
Puccini's La Boheme
Donald Macleod presents Puccini's La Boheme from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, marking the first new production there for more than …