Arts Oct 21 Forget the election with this fall song from maestro Chris Thile Chris Thile, the mandolin virtuoso who just became the host of "A Prairie Home Companion," will compose a new song to begin every episode of the iconic radio variety program. By Mary Jo Brooks
Arts Aug 05 Watch Mandolin Master Chris Thile Plays Bluegrass and Bach Outside the Box Mandolin Master Chris Thile Plays Bluegrass and Bach Outside the Box…
Arts Aug 05 Monday on the NewsHour: Chris Thile Makes Plucky Move From Bluegrass to Bach // Musician Chris Thile performed for the PBS NewsHour at the Rockwood Music Hall in Manhattan. Here he plays the final movement of Bach Sonata #1 in G-minor. Chris Thile is a musician… By Tom LeGro, Mary Jo Brooks
Arts May 25 Conversation: Chris Thile and the Goat Rodeo Sessions "The Goat Rodeo Sessions" is the name of a recording released in October of last year. It's also the name of a performance that airs on PBS this Friday. It's an all-star and eclectic group made up of cellist Yo-Yo… By Tom LeGro