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
Episodios
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The Fantasticks Debuts: "A Day in the Life" for May 3, 2016
03/05/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1960, a musical titled The Fantasticks opened off-Broadway at the SullivanStreet Playhouse, a small 153-seat theatre in New York City’s SouthVillage. On today's "A Day in the Life", we revisit thelong-running musical.
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Austin Powers Premieres: "A Day in the Life" for May 2, 2016
02/05/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1998 that the film "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" made its debut in theaters across the United States. On today's "A Day in the Life", find out which Burt Bacharach song inspired the comedian and actor Mike Myers to write the film.
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Lester Bangs' Rock Gomorrah: "A Day in the Life" for April 29, 2016
29/04/2016 Duración: 02minOn this day in 1982, American music journalist and rock critic Lester Bangs submitted his manuscript for a massive book to be titled “Rock Gomorrah.” It was never published. Find out why on today’s “A Day in the Life.”
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Birth and Death of Cavafy: "A Classical Day in the Life" for April 29, 2016
29/04/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1863 that the Greek poet Constantine Cavafy was born in Alexandria, Egypt. Coincidentally, it was also on this day in 1933 that he died. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the themes of Cavafy's poetry and a musical piece that British composer John Tavener wrote in tribute to the poet.
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Closing of "A Chorus Line" on Broadway: "A Day in the Life" for April 28, 2016
28/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1990, A Chorus Line closed after a fifteen-year run on Broadway. It was reality TV before there was such a thing. Learn more on today's "A Day in the Life."
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August Wilson: "A Day in the Life" for April 27, 2016
27/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday is the birthday of Pulitzer Prize winning dramatist August Wilson, whose plays exude music. Learn about his inspiration and output on today's "A Day in the Life."
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Anna Maria Gets a New Violin: "A Classical Day in the Life" for April 26, 2016
26/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1720, a violin was purchased for a young woman named Anna Maria. She has no known last name, as Anna Maria was an orphan, residing the entirety of her life at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, Italy. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life" we explore Vivaldi's connection to the ospedale and the music he composed for Anna Maria.
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Birthday of Tomoyuki Tanaka: "A Day in the Life" for April 26, 2016
26/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1910, Japanese film producer and creator of the Godzilla franchise was born in Osaka, Japan. On today's "A Day in the Life" we explore that which inspired Tanaka to create Godzilla as well as the iconic music that accompanies the monster's destructive exploits.
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Ella Fitzgerald's Birthday: "A Day in the Life" for April 25, 2016
25/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1917, jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Virginia. On today's "A Day in the Life" we delve into the early career of one of America's most iconic singers.
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Earth Day: "A Classical Day in the Life" for April 22, 2016
22/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday is “Earth Day”, the international holiday that celebrates our planet. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the origins of the holiday and listen to musical selections apropos of the occasion.
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Bob Marley and the One Love Peace Concert: "A Day in the Life" for April 22, 2016
22/04/2016 Duración: 02minOn this day in 1978 Bob Marley returned to the stage for the first timein more than a year for the "One Love Peace Concert" held in Kingston, Jamaica. Ontoday's "A Day in the Life", we revisit the concert and explore its politicalramifications.
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Patti LuPone's Birthday: "A Classical Day in the Life" for April 21, 2016
21/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1949, actress and singer extraordinaire, Patti LuPone was born in Northport, New York. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore LuPone's career from Broadway to television and back to Broadway.
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Dick Clark Faces the Music: "A Day in the Life" for April 21, 2016
21/04/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1960 that American Bandstand host, Dick Clark, testified before congress regarding his involvement in the practice known as "payola". Learn all about it on today's "A Day in the Life".
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The Music of 420: "A Day in the Life" for April 20, 2016
20/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday is 4/20, and if you don't know what that means, then man, we aren't going to tell you. Oh, wait: no. We will...you, know... Just listen carefully to today's "A Day in the Life".
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Casanova and the Baroque: "A Classical Day in the Life" for April 20, 2016
20/04/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in 1746 that Giacomo Casanova was adopted by a nobleman in Venice, Italy. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the music during the time in which Casanova lived.
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Jonathan Tunick's Birthday: "A Day in the Life" for April 19, 2016
19/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1938, composer, music director, and orchestrator Jonathan Tunick was born in New York City. On today's "A Day in the Life" we explore the works of the prolific member of the EGOT club.
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Canterbury Pilgrims Begin Journey: "A Day in the Life" for April 18, 2016
18/04/2016 Duración: 02minIt was on this day in a year somewhere between 1385 and 1394, that Geoffrey Chaucer's pilgrims set out on their journey to Canterbury Cathedral. On today's "A Day in the Life", we explore the presence of music in the Canterbury Tales.
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Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball?: "A Classical Day in the Life" for April 15, 2016
15/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1947, Jackie Robinson played his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Find out about the musical response created by Buddy Johnson, today on "A Day in the Life."
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Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Established: "A Day in the Life" for April 15, 2016
15/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1960, three hundred mostly African American college students from across the South met at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina to establish the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. On "A Day in the Life," guest contributor Kristen Turner explores some of the Freedom Songs that shaped the Civil Rights Movement.
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Van Cliburn Conquers Russia: "A Classical Day in the Life" for April 14, 2016
14/04/2016 Duración: 02minToday in 1958, the front page of the Los Angeles Times ran two headlines emblematic of the cold war era anxieties between The Soviet Union and the United States. The first headline dealt with the re-entry of Sputnik 2, the second Soviet satellite launched into orbit, the second reported that a young Texan named Van Cliburn had won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we transport ourselves back to the uncertainty of 1958.