Marcel Mihalovici (top) – Jean Fournet (bottom) a strong bond to neoclassicism Music of French-Romanian composer Marcel Mihalovici and his Variations for Brass and Strings, performed by the Radio-Orchestra Beromünster, conducted by Jean Fournet in this Radio Zurich recording made on June 5, 1963. Mihalovici was discovered by George Enescu in Bucharest. He
This is an interesting recording on two levels. One: it represents some of the earliest attempts at doing on-the-spot location recording and assembling a documentary for radio. Two: it shines a light on the then-current problems facing our medical system; the Urban hospital of 1938 and the problems associated with
A few notes from Céline Bonacina and her quartet this Sunday. Recorded in concert at the 2024 Marciac Jazz Festival by Radio France on July 30, 2024. She is joined by Grégory Privat on piano and keyboards – Chris Jennings on bass and John Hadfield on drums. Bonacina was a
TTSSFU – Causing a stir – making waves – upping the ante TTSSFU at the 6 Music Festival put on by the BBC this past March and recorded live on March 25. TTSSFU which stands for (kind of) Tasmin Nicole Stephens was originally with the Post-Punk band Duvet before heading
It’s jail. Everybody gets busted, at least once. Rite of passage, you say – part of being on the planet, you say – part of being a kid, you say. You and your friends – one of you with a car. All of you plotting and scheming since Christmas to
– CBS Radio – The Hidden Revolution: The 20 hour Work Week with Edward R. Murrow – Dec. 17, 1959 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Lately, you hear people moaning about the bucolic days of the 1950s, wishing they were back – morals and all. In the 1950s, many people
Chloé Antoniotti – Inspiration from the quietly beating heart. Something peaceful and serene tonight because it’s been one of “those weeks” and trying on something calm seemed to be absolutely imperative, given the circumstances. Chloé Antoniotti is a keyboard artist whose sublime voice and captivating spirit transpose this intimate concert
America’s Town Meeting: “Should America Open Its Doors To Displaced Persons?” – October 31, 1946 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Refugees, Displaced persons – victims of war, victims of politics, victims of genocide. People leaving their countries of birth because no home exists, bombed out and destroyed.
The Menzingers – In Philadelphia, an absolute institution. Diving into Friday Lunch with The Menzingers, recorded at the 2025 Manchester Punk Festival on April 19th. If you know, you know – if you don’t – The Menzingers website has a pretty comprehensive bio to get you started: “At this point,
April 3, 1969 – ABC News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – April 3, 1969. Spring in the era of discontent. From Chicago, a second night of disturbances on the eve of the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Tensions and apprehension ran high. Already an outbreak
