Arts Oct 27 How a young conductor in Kentucky is using music to serve his community By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Apr 13 Watch 7:56 Sphinx Organization diversifying classical music nationwide and changing lives There is much talk these days about diversifying classical music and other arts. But one Detroit-based organization has been at it for a long time. The Sphinx Organization's reach now expands across the nation. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts… By Alison Thoet, Jeffrey Brown
Arts Jul 04 Watch 7:56 Arab-Israeli orchestra celebrates 20 years of harmony The Divan Orchestra founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian as a humanist project for friendship and dialogue is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Today, its young members are both Israeli and Arab. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk… By David Tereshchuk, Laura Fong
Making Sen$e Jan 04 Watch 9:00 What orchestras can teach executives about conducting business Corporate executives are getting a lesson in leadership and communication from the conductor’s podium thanks to the Music Paradigm, a program that trains business leaders in the fine art of teamwork. Paul Solman goes behind the scenes of a recent… By Paul Solman
Arts Mar 25 Watch How do we keep arts vital in an age of online entertainment? When was the last time you went to the theater, or watched a modern dance concert? Why are Americans less connected to the arts? In his new book, “Curtains? The Future of the Arts in America,” Michael Kaiser, a former… By PBS News Hour
Jan 20 La Scala, Berlin Philharmonic conductor Claudio Abbado dies at 80 By Ellen Rolfes Italian conductor Claudio Abbado died peacefully in Bologna at the age of 80. He will be remembered for his extraordinary conducting skills, a teacher who championed both new music and new talent. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch Phish’s Trey Anastasio Talks Deep Connection to Fans Phish's Trey Anastasio Talks Deep Connection to Fans… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch Playing With the Enemy: Orchestra Brings Together Israelis and Arabs Playing With the Enemy: Orchestra Brings Together Israelis and Arabs… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch Mariam Said on the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Jeffrey Brown talks to Mariam Said about the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch How Are Arts Organizations Using Digital Technologies? Jeffrey Brown talks to Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Internet Project. Continue watching