Alexander Brott: Three Astral Visions – The McGill Chamber Orchestra, Alexander Brott, Cond. – CBC Transcription Service Alexander Brott this week. In observance of Canada Day and Canada’s 150th, I thought I would chip in to the festivities and offer one of Canada’s most highly regarded composer/conductor/violinist/Teachers. Alexander Brott had
Emanuel Chabrier – excerpts from Act I – Briseïs – Soloists and ORTF Lyric Orch. Tony Aubin, cond. 1963 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A rarity this weekend.Excerpts from the first (and only) act of an unfinished opera by the late 19th century French composer Emanuel Chabrier. With a
May 5, 1990 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – May 5, 1990 – A historic day in the history of Germany. The former Big Four Allies were meeting in Bonn West Germany this day to discuss the process of reunification of Germany, some 45 years
Jacques Ibert – Trio for Harp, Violin and Cello – ORTF Broadcast session – circa 1955 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection The music of Jacques Ibert this weekend – a performance of the Trio for Harp, violin and cello, featuring the legendary Lily Laskine, harp as well as Roland Charmy
Hugh Masekela – In Concert from the 2015 Inntöne Jazz Festival – Diersbach, Bauernhof, Austria – May 21, 2010 – RAI Radio Tre – Hugh Masekela this weekend and his delicious roux of Afrobeat Jazz, as performed during the 2015 Inntöne Jazz Festival in Austria and broadcast by RAI Radio
November 10, 1990 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – November 10, 1990 – busy news day, no shortage of cliff-hangers. Secretary of State James Baker met with French officials in an attempt to drum-up support for the pending invasion of Kuwait on this day. Reports
October 8, 1991 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 8, 1991 – a day starting out with good intentions, quickly dissolving into doubts. A Middle East Peace Conference proposal, put forth by U.S. Secretary of State James Baker, dragged Jordan, Syria and the Palestinians
Prince – interview from WHYT-Power 96, Detroit – June 6, 1986 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A few words from Prince tonight, from a telephone interview done by WHYT-FM (Power 96) in Detroit on June 6, 1986. Done right after his Birthday concert in Detroit, and just before
Muhammad Ali talks with Nikki Giovanni – Soul! – January 5, 1972 – NET – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – With the sad news of the passing of legend and icon Muhammad Ali, I was looking for something that expressed who the man was – not so much the fighter,
May 4, 2000 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – May4, 2000 – The day started with news that Federal Agents had raided the Puerto Rican island of Vieques and were in the process of removing protestors who had taken over the Navy Bombing range, effectively
