Critical Karaoke
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 35:21:08
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Sinopsis
"Critical Karaoke" is a monthly show about music and the ideas it inspires. We also produce daily music history segments called "A Day in the Life." Both currently air on KRCC
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The Battle of New Orleans: "A Day in the Life" for December 23, 2016
26/12/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1814 that Andrew Jackson led a group of soldiers in the Night Attack of December 23rd, a prelude to the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. Nearly 150 years later, a high school history teacher commemorated the events of the battle in a song that would eventually become a worldwide hit.
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From Spirituals to Swing: "A Classical Day in the Life" for December 23, 2016
26/12/2016 Duración: 02minOn this day in 1938, music impresario John Hammond hosted the first of two concerts at Carnegie Hall titled "From Spirituals to Swing." On today's "A Classical Day in the Life" we hop from the holy roller hymns of Mitchell's Christian Singers to Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the Count Basie Orchestra.
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Premiere of Mozart Clarinet Quintet: "A Classical Day in the Life" for December 22, 2016
22/12/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1789 the Viennese Society of Musicians premiered Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in A major. Tour the four movements of the piece and learn more about Anton Stadler, the clarinetist who played the premiere and for whom Mozart originally composed the work on today's "A Classical Day in the Life."
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O Brother Where Art Thou: "A Day in the Life" for December 22, 201
22/12/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in the year 2000 that Joel and Ethan Coen's "O Brother Where Art Thou" opened in theaters across North America. In today's "A Day in the Life," we explore the role that the distinctive soundtrack played in the film.
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Snow White Premieres: "A Day in the Life" for December 21, 2016
21/12/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1937, Walt Disney's first feature length film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premiered at the Carthay Circle Theater in Los Angeles. Explore the music and the people behind the music in today's "Day in the Life."
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Edith Piaf's Birthday: "A Day in the Life" for December 19, 2016
19/12/2016 Duración: 02minToday, in 1915, vocalist and actress Édith Giovanna Gassion was born in Belleville, Paris - she would eventually become known to the world as Edith Piaf - or the little sparrow. On today's "A Day in the Life" we explore the life and career of Edith Piaf through rose colored glasses.
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Premiere of New World Symphony: "A Classical Day in the Life" for December 16, 2016
16/12/2016 Duración: 02minOn this day in 1893, the New York Philharmonic debuted the 9th Symphony by composer Antonín Dvořák at Carnegie Hall. Why is it known as the "New World Symphony" and what inspired the Czech composer living in the United States to create it? Find out the answers to these questions and more on today's "A Classical Day in the Life."
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Saturday Night Fever: "A Day in the Life" for December 16, 201
16/12/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1977, the film, Saturday Night Fever opened in theaters. The movie that made everyone want to dance like John Travolta, except perhaps John Lydon. The soundtrack featured several tunes by the Bee Gees in addition to other staples of the 70's including KC and the Sunshine Band, The Trammps, and Kool and the Gang. Jump back to those tribal rites of old Saturday nights on today's "A Day in the Life."
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Venera 7 Lands on Venus: "A Day in the Life" for December 15, 2016
15/12/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1970 that the Venera 7 spacecraft landed on Venus, becoming the first spacecraft to reach the surface of another planet. On today's "A Day in the Life" we explore the musical side of Venus; from Frankie Avalon to Richard Wagner, and Gustav Holst to Bjork.
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Schubert's 6th Symphony Premieres: "A Classical Day in the Life" for December 14, 2016
14/12/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1828 that the 6th Symphony of Austrian composer Franz Schubert had its first performance. Not to be confused with Schubert's other C Major symphony, the 9th, in today's "A Classical Day in the Life" find out what makes one "great" and the other "little".
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Release of "London Calling" by The Clash: "A Day in the Life" for December 14, 2016
14/12/2016 Duración: 02minOn this day in 1979, English punk band, The Clash released their third album. The album and its lead single were titled "London Calling." On today's "A Day in the Life" find out the inspiration for the title and learn more about the social and cultural currents in the music.
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Mahler's 2nd Symphony Premieres: "A Classical Day in the Life" for December 13, 2016
13/12/2016 Duración: 06minOn this day in 1895, Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony had its world premiere in Berlin, with the composer at the podium. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life" we explore the movements of the work and listen to a rehearsal recording of the piece conducted by Leonard Bernstein where we hear the Maestro, himself, singing snippets of the contralto solo in the fourth movement.
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Taylor Swift's Birthday: "A Day in the Life" for December 13, 2016
13/12/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day, in 1989, in Reading Pennsylvania, that Taylor Alison Swift was born. On today's "A Day in the Life" learn which Canadian singer inspired the young Taylor Swift.
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Pennsylvania Ratifies the US Constitution: "A Classical Day in the Life" for December 12, 2016
12/12/2016 Duración: 02minOn this day in 1787, Pennsylvania ratified the U.S. Constitution. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life" we explore the musical contributions of those who call the Keystone state home.
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First Transatlantic Radio Broadcast: "A Day in the Life" for December 12, 2016
12/12/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1901 that an Italian physicist named Guglielmo Marconi succeeded in sending the first radio transmission across the Atlantic. On today's "A Day in the Life" we consider the medium of radio and the songs it has inspired.
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United Airlines Bankruptcy: "A Day in the Life" for December 9, 2016
09/12/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 2002, United Airlines filed for bankruptcy. This "A Day in the Life" explores the company's long-standing musical relationship with George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
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The Birth of Sibelius: "A Classical Day in the Life" for December 8, 2016
08/12/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1865 that Finnish composer Jean Sibelius was born. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life" find out what Sibelius' Seventh Symphony has in common with Samuel Barber’s First Symphony and the Doctor Atomic Symphony by John Adams.
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The Birth of Jim Morrison: "A Day in the Life" for December 8, 2016
08/12/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1967, Jim Morrison, lead singer of the Doors, turned 24 years old. The next day he became the first ever rock singer to be arrested on stage. Transport yourself back to that night in New Haven on today's "A Day in the Life."
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Clara Butt's Debut: "A Classical Day in the Life" for December 7, 2016
07/12/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1892, English contralto Clara Butt made her professional debut in London at the Royal Albert Hall. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore Butt's career from her debut in Arthur Sullivan’s cantata The Golden Legend to her association with Edward Elgar.
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The Music of Pearl Harbor: "A Day in the Life" for December 7, 2016
07/12/2016 Duración: 02minAs FDR declared in 1941, December 7th is a day that will live in infamy. Today's "A Day in the Life" explores some of the musical responses to the attack on Pearl Harbor, including some of its more infamous popular songs