Feb 26 Watch N.Y. Philharmonic Strikes Accord in N. Korea with Concert The New York Philharmonic performed in North Korea Tuesday, the first major U.S. cultural organization -- and the largest contingent of Americans -- to visit the isolationist country in more than 50 years. Experts evaluate the event and its historical… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Welcomes First Maestra Marin Alsop was recently appointed to conduct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as the first woman head of a major American orchaestra, as traditionally defined by budget size and other factors. Jeffrey Brown profiles Alsop's work in music. Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch Cellist, Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich Dies at Age 80 Mstislav Rostropovich, a cellist and conductor who also made a name for himself as a human rights activist, died in Moscow on Friday at the age of 80. A music critic discusses his life and work. Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch Composer Steve Reich Discusses His Work Steve Reich, a pioneer in tape music and American minimalism, has established himself as one of the "first generation" composers of our time. Jeffrey Brown interviews Reich about his work. Continue watching