Monday, April 11, 2011 by Andrew Patner
Andrew’s guest is Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes in a new conversation after his recent Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Hall recital appearances.
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Studs discusses his book AND THEY ALL SANG: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey.
"It is the only interview that I know of done with Studs where he discusses in detail his passion for opera and opera singers including Rosa Raisa, Lotte Lehmann, and "his" diva, Claudia Muzio. Studs also talks about his disc jockey days in general and the music editions of The Studs Terkel Program on WFMT. We play opera scenes with Raisa, Lehmann, Muzio, and a song by Woody Guthrie as well." -Andrew
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Thanks! I enjoyed your conversation with Leif Ove Andsnes, especially having heard his absolutely wonderful and thought-provoking recital a couple of Sundays ago. There’s something quite rare and profound about his music-making. And aren’t those Kurtág pieces magical?
Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to hear Leif Ove Andsnes in conversation. Still can’t forget his last two concerts in Chicago in February and April. It would be nice to hear (if possible) your interview with Mr. Andsnes when he will be recording and conducting all the Beethoven Concerti.