In the first of a two-part program, Andrew takes a walk with the curators through the new permanent galleries of the Indian Art of the Americas and African Art exhibits at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Archive for October, 2011
James Thurber Fables #4
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Matt DeStefano
Andrew reads more tales by James Thurber.
A New Conversation with Bernard Haitink
Monday, October 24, 2011 by Matt DeStefano
Tonight on Critical Thinking, Andrew talks with former Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Conductor Bernard Haitink in a new conversation recorded just yesterday. Mr. Haitink will lead the CSO, Chicago Symphony Chorus, and vocal soloists in performances this week of Haydn’s oratorio “The Creation,” his first time taking up the score in a long and distinguished more…
An Additional Frame of Reference
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by Matt DeStefano
Andrew describes how his travels to Stockholm, Sweden to cover Riccardo Muti‘s acceptance of this year’s Birgit Nilsson Prize provided additional perspective on world of music.
Muti’s Nilsson Prize
Monday, October 17, 2011 by Matt DeStefano
Andrew shares some music and excerpts from the ceremonies awarding the $1 million Birgit Nilsson Prize in music to Riccardo Muti in Stockholm just a few days ago.
Muti Broadens
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 by Matt DeStefano
Andrew discusses Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti’s initiatives in broadening repertoire.
“Follies” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Matt DeStefano
Tonight on Critical Thinking, Andrew’s guests are cast and production team members of Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, opening this Wednesday night on Navy Pier and running through November 6.
Art Institute Exhibits
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by Matt DeStefano
Andrew describes two exciting exhibits at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Tonight’s Guest: Riccardo Muti
Monday, October 3, 2011 by Matt DeStefano
Tonight on Critical Thinking, Andrew shares a new conversation — conducted just yesterday afternoon — with Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti.
Andrew’s 2005 interview with Studs Terkel
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
To download an MP3 file of this interview, right-click on link below (Mac users control-click).
