Harry Truman’s Civil Rights Legislation – Chicago University Roundtable – February 6, 1949 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Harry Truman’s Civil Rights legislation. It was the fulfillment of a promise Truman made while campaigning for election (re-election) in 1948. It succeeded in alienating the South. So much so, that
The Wooden Sky – in session at RNE Radio 3 – December 15, 2015 – Radio Nacional España – The Wooden Sky – indie from Toronto tonight. The Wooden Sky have been around since 2007, gathering fans and critical accolades. They lean in the direction of Indie, but swear up
December already, and a reminder that the end of the year is rapidly approaching along with your chance to take a deduction on your taxes for a contribution to help keep Past Daily up and running is quickly coming to a close. And as is always the case with the
– Violet Archer – Prelude and Allegro for Violin and Piano – Arthur LeBlanc, violin – Charles Reiner, Piano – CBC Transcription Service – 1958 – The name Violet Archer may not ring a lot of bells with some Classical Music enthusiasts. But she was one of the seminal figures
– Healey Willan – Sonata in E Minor for Violin and Piano – Albert Pratz, violin – Leo Barkin, piano – CBC Transcription Service circa. 1956 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Continuing in Canada this week with music of Anglo-Canadian Organist and Composer Healey Willan, born in London in
– Claude Champagne – String Quartet Number 1 – The Montreal String Quartet – CBC Transcription Service – circa 1955 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Back to Canada this week for a performance of the 1st String Quartet by Montreal-born Composer/violinist/pianist/professor Claude Champagne. Recorded circa 1955 by the Montreal
– Sigrid Schulz – Report from Berlin – Mutual Broadcasting – July 14, 1940 – Since America wasn’t technically at war with Germany in 1940 – American correspondents were free to give nightly reports from Berlin, reporting the goings on – amid careful and thorough censorship by the German government.
– Harper’s Magazine: At Issue – Socialism vs. Liberalism – Michael Harrington – 1970 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection The word Socialism has been creeping into our national conversation a lot lately, along with a lot of opinions, conceptions and misconceptions as to what it is. In 1970, Socialism
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – Pierre Mercure – Divertissement for String Quartet And String Orchestra – McGill University Chamber Orchestra/CBC String Orchestra – Alexander Brott – 1957 – CBC Transcription Service Back up to Canada this week for a performance by
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – Jean Vallerand – String Quartet – Montreal String Quartet – 1955 – CBC Transcription Service. More 20th Century music from Canada this week. Tonight it’s the World Premier performance of String Quartet No. 1 by Jean Vallerand,
