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Actress Linda Purl discusses the Rubicon International Theater Festival; Kenneth Turan reviews "Dark Knight"; Santa Monica Museum of Art exhibit "Puppet Show" showcases the use of puppets in contemporary art; pianist Gloria Cheng is profiled; Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question about pronunciation http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2266/Week_of_July_19_2008__2266.mp3 00:58:59 Speech Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:53:31 -0700

Eric Idle at the Hollywood Bowl; Yoko Ono's "Wish Tree" opens in Pasadena; Kenneth Turan reviews "Frozen River;" and James Marsh, director of "Man on Wire" discusses Philippe Petit's NYC high-wire walk. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2283/Week_of_August_2_2008__2283.mp3 00:48:44 Speech Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:55:48 -0700

A study of Classical music in China; Kenneth Turan reviews "Man on Wire;" Bernard Weinraub writer of "The Accomplices; is profiled; Gail interviews Melissa Leo and Misty Upham from Sundance winner "Frozen River;" and Dean Rob explains the difference between a symphony and a symphonette. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2288/Week_of_August_9_2008__2288.mp3 00:36:42 Speech Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:59:15 -0700

A profile of Theatricum Botanicum; Kenneth Turan explores the role of critics; Jim Svejda on William Bolcom's comic opera "The Wedding"; artist Alex Beard at Bergamot Station; Dean Rob answers a question about music in Catholic Masses. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2278/Week_of_July_26_2008__2278.mp3 00:37:05 Speech Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:34:58 -0700

An interview with violinist Joshua Bell; the late cellist Eleanor Schoenfeld is profiled; Kenneth Turan reviews Woody Allen's latest; we visit the John Lautner exhibit at the Hammer Museum and Dean Rob answers a question regarding musicians and memorization. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2295/Week_of_August_16_2008__2295.mp3 00:42:46 Speech Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:30:46 -0700

Hershey Felder on "Beethoven as I Knew Him"; Chazz Palminterri speaks about "A Bronx Tale"; Kenneth Turan reviews "Trouble the Water"; Jim Sjveda interviews Los Angeles Jewish Symphony conductor Dr. Noreen Green and harp soloist Marcia Dickstein and Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question about nature vs. nurture in music. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2303/Week_of_August_23_2008__2303.mp3 00:37:27 Speech Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:11:33 -0700

A preview of LA Opera's "The Fly"; Director Stephen Wadsworth brings "Agamemnon" to the Getty Villa; Kenneth Turan recommends "My Brother is an Only Child" on DVD; CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie discusses the renovation of the Mark Taper Forum and Dean Rob answers a question about nontraditional percussion instruments. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2320/Week_of_August_30_2008__2320.mp3 00:38:04 Speech Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:44:41 -0700

Woody Allen comments on his opera directorial debut; Pacific Symphony Music Director Carl St. Clair discusses a new season and a new concert organ; Kenneth Turan reviews "Burn After Reading," the latest film from the Cohen brothers; Victoria Loosleaf has a conversation with "Towelhead" director Alan Ball; the Long Beach "Soundwalk" is previewed, and Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question about applause at the opera. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2392/Week_of_September_13_2008__2392.mp3 00:47:02 Speech Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:16:38 -0700

A preview of the World Festival of Sacred Music; Broadway icon Barbara Cook conducts a master class with aspiring singers; we take a tour through the Bernini exhibit at the Getty; Wayne Wang talks about his return to minimalist filmmaking with his latest, "A Thousand Years of Good Prayers"; Kenneth Turan reviews "Appaloosa" and Dean Rob Cutietta explains what is meant by "full orchestra." http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2398/Week_of_September_20__2398.mp3 00:49:44 Speech Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:29:29 -0700

Neville Marriner discusses his return to the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra; the Huntington Library takes part in the NEA-funded "Big Read;" Kenneth Turan reviews "The Battle in Seattle;" Gene Parrish gets a tour of Cheech Marin's exhibit of Chicano art at LACMA; Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question about how opera singers manage to watch the conductor while singing opera. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2405/Week_of_September_27_2008__2405.mp3 00:47:07 Speech Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:22:39 -0700

100th Episode! As the LA Philharmonic season begins, we take a look back at Esa-Pekka Salonen's career as Musical Director; Kenneth Turan reviews "Rachel Getting Married;" Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about the success of the Tony-winning musical "In the Heights;" and Dean Rob Cutietta gives some tips on how to differentiate the music of different composers. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2414/Week_of_October_4__2414.mp3 00:47:59 Speech Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:14:32 -0700

A preview of the new Broad Theater; Kenneth Turan reviews Mike Leigh's "Happy Go Lucky;" acclaimed repertory theater group A Noise Within prepares for a move to Pasadena; we talk to novelist Dennis Lehane and Dean Rob Cutietta explains the career path of a professional musician. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2426/Week_of_October_11_2008__2426.mp3 00:56:09 Speech Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:16:47 -0700

William Friedkin and David Cronenberg transition from film directors to opera directors; Reprise Musical Theater undergoes a make-over; Neuroscientist Irving Biederman discusses music and nerve endings; Kenneth Turan reviews Girl Cutting 2; and Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question about the size of piano keys throughout history. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2382/Week_of_September_6_2008__2382.mp3 00:43:29 Speech Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:54:12 -0700

Michael Tree shares his experience as violist of the Guarneri String Quartet; Miami City Ballet Artistic Director Edward Villela discusses dancing to Twyla Tharp and Elvis Costello; Kenneth Turan reviews "W" and Dean Rob Cutietta explains how opera singers are able to follow a conductor. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2440/Week_of_October_18_2008__2440.mp3 00:59:00 Speech Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:07:31 -0700

Molly Peacock touts the life of a poet; Eugenia Zuckerman sheds light on the music of composers affected by the Holocaust; Kenneth Turan reviews "Changeling;" Alan Chapman gives us a preview of "Peter and Mr. Wolf" and Dean Rob Cutietta discusses Mozart's contributions to music. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2465/Week_of_Saturday_October_25__2465.mp3 00:04:56 Speech Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:41:30 -0800

Meredith Monk speaks about her innovative career and the Los Angeles premiere of "Songs of Ascension;" Dean Rob Cutietta explains how composers have frightened us; Kenneth Turan reviews "I've Loved You So Long;" composer Chinary Ung on his new work "Spiral 12" and playwright EM Lewis deals with challenging subject matter in "Song of Extinction." http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2472/Week_of_November_1_2008__2472.mp3 00:46:15 Speech Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:06:49 -0800

A profile of author John Updike; Kenneth Turan reviews the documentary "Stranded;" Helgi Tomasson looks back at 75 years of the San Francisco Ballet; cellist Lynn Harrell discusses Bach; Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question about orchestral salaries. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2485/Week_of_November_8_2008__2485.mp3 00:45:36 Speech Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:09:59 -0800

Thomas Ades gives a rare interview; Kenneth Turan reviews "Slumdog Millionaire;" Filmmaker Gini Reticker tells the story of women bringing peace to Liberia in "Pray the Devil Back to Hell;" we take a tour of the Vanity Fair exhibit at LACMA; Dean Rob Cutietta explains the process involved in broadcasting concerts. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2498/Week_of_November_14_2008__2498.mp3 00:58:59 Speech Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:44:48 -0800

Part 2 in a conversation with Guarneri Quartet violist Michael Tree; Kenneth Turan reviews the animated "Bolt;" We visit the Greene and Greene exhibit at the Huntington Library; Susan Lowenberg of LA Theaterworks explores the love lives of Franz Schubert and Clara Schumann, and Dean Rob Cutietta takes a look at how orchestral parts are divided. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2509/Week_of_November_22_2008__2509.mp3 00:53:21 Speech Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:13:45 -0800

An exclusive chat with cabaret artist and MET soloist Barbara Cook; Director Robert LePage talks about his technically-savvy MET production of Le Damnation de Faust; Kenneth Turan reviews Baz Luhrmann's epic "Australia;" We begin a series on the classical music recording industry, and Dean Rob Cutietta explains different bowing techniques. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2514/Week_of_November_29__2514.mp3 00:52:19 Speech Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:14:17 -0800

The first in a four-part series on the music recording industry - from a classical music perspective. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2518/Keeping_Record_Part_1__2518.mp3 00:13:54 Speech Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:43:38 -0800

A celebration of Elliot Carter's 100th birthday; "Made Me Nuclear" makes a musical out of cancer recovery at the Santa Monica Playhouse; Kenneth Turan reviews "Frost/Nixon;" Elizabethan conspiracy theories abound in "School of Night" at the Mark Taper Forum; Harmonia Mundi is examined in Part 2 of the series Keeping Record; and Dean Rob Cutietta suggests Christmas gifts for the musicians in your life. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2521/Week_of_December_6__2521.mp3 00:53:07 Speech Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:57:34 -0800

Classical music label Harmonia Mundi is profiled in part 2 of the series Keeping Record. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2522/Keeping_Record_Part_2__2522.mp3 00:12:46 Speech Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:48:38 -0800

Santa Barbara Theater uncovers a Bernstein gem with "Peter Pan;" Marionettist Bob Baker keeps his puppets dancing in the midst a challenging economy; Kenneth Turan reviews "Doubt" and "The Reader;" Los Angeles Ballet takes a crack at "The Nutcracker;" Part 3 of "Keeping Record" looks at Yarlung Records and Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question regarding musical form and title. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2527/Week_of_December_13_2008__2527.mp3 00:58:59 Speech Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:16:43 -0800

Classical music label Yarlung Records is profiled in part 2 of the series Keeping Record. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2528/Keeping_Record_Part_3__2528.mp3 00:18:15 Speech Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:05:11 -0800

Kimberlea Daggy takes a look at families who make music together; The last part in the series "Keeping Record" profiles composer Gabriel Prokofiev and the NonClassical record label; Kenneth Turan reviews "The Class" and "Gamorrah;" "The Worldwide History of Dress" examines every thread and fiber of clothing, and Dean Rob Cutietta explains different orchestral seating arrangements. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2535/Week_of_December_20_2008__2535.mp3 00:52:48 Speech Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:11:56 -0800

With the last part of the series, we profile composer Gabriel Prokofiev and his NonClassical Record Label. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2536/Keeping_Record_Part_4__2536.mp3 00:09:42 Speech Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:19:15 -0800

Part 2 in our conversation with poet Molly Peacock; Composer Louis Andriessen breaks his ban on orchestral composition; Kenneth Turan reviews the animated documentary "Waltz with Bashir"; Peter Rutenberg explores song with the Los Angeles Chamber Singers & early music group Cappella, and Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question about gender on the conductor's podium. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2546/Week_of_December_27_2008__2546.mp3 00:50:56 Speech Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:17:46 -0800

Baritone Nathan Gunn and tenor Joseph Kaiser sing Mozart; Kenneth Turan shares his top 10 films of the year; We take a tour of the Louise Bourgeois exhibit at MOCA; NYC correspondent Chris Stanley sits down with actor Alan Cumming, and Dean Rob Cutietta discusses tempo. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2551/Week_of_January_3_2009__2551.mp3 00:58:58 Speech Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:44:49 -0800

A profile of Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso; Jennifer and Kenneth Munday share their experiences as members of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra; Kenneth Turan continues with favorites from 2008; Dean Rob Cutietta takes a look into the process of the contemporary composer and filmmaker Michael Miner documents Frank Lloyd Wright's genius. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2553/Week_of_January_10_2009__2553.mp3 00:42:04 Speech Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:36:37 -0800

Andreas Mitisek talks about finding unique spaces for Long Beach Opera productions; Part 2 in a conversation with ballerina Alicia Alonso; Variety's Ann Thompson gives her Oscar picks; British Director Mike Leigh opens up about "Happy Go Lucky," and Dean Rob Cutietta gets into the technicalities of toe-tapping. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2557/Week_of_January_17_2009__2557.mp3 00:45:00 Speech Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:14:30 -0800

Bass Baritone Eric Owens shares how he connects with the opera audience; A preview of Gustavo Dudamel's inaugural season; New Yorker staff writer Calvin Trillin looks back at his illustrious career; Kenneth Turan gives an overview of the Sundance Film Festival and talks Oscar; Chris Stanley sits down with Danny Hoch, writer and director of the one-man show "Taking Over," and Dean Rob Cutietta is asked about stringed-instrument discrimination. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2559/Week_of_January_25_2009__2559.mp3 00:53:16 Speech Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:25:55 -0800

A memorial tribute to John Updike; Kenneth Turan reviews "Of Time and the City;" We take a tour of LACMA's "Art of Two Germanys;" Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's Margaret Betjer draws a parallel between music and poetry with "Westside Connections," and Dean Rob Cutietta tackles enunciation. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2573/Week_of_January_31_2009__2573.mp3 00:42:56 Speech Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:01:07 -0800

A one-on-one with esteemed playwright Edward Albee; Pianist Melvin Chen thrives in a world of music and science; Kenneth Turan reviews "Coraline;" Theater Movement Bazaar reinterprets the story of Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde for "Model Behavior," and Dean Rob Cutietta talks conducting posts. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2579/Week_of_February_9_2009__2579.mp3 00:58:59 Speech Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:35:33 -0800

Tony-Award winner Daniel Sullivan directs "Time Stands Still" at the Geffen Playhouse; Kenneth Turan reviews "The International;" Lucy Parham brings the Brahms/Schumann musical love triangle to life in "Beloved Clara;" Musical hit "Man of La Mancha" comes to UCLA, and Dean Rob Cutietta looks inside the horn valve. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2588/Week_of_February_14_2009__2588.mp3 00:44:39 Speech Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:33:59 -0800

Wagner's "Ring" opens at the Music Center; Kenneth Turan reviews the Belgian gem "Aanrijding in Moscou;" Film costumes go on display at the Fashion Institute of Design; Noted film composer James Newton Howard moves out of the movie theater and into the concert hall, and Dean Rob Cutietta gives insight into the use of a conductor's baton. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2590/Week_of_February_21_2009__2590.mp3 00:37:53 Speech Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:04:34 -0800

We celebrate Frank Gehry's 80th birthday; Lily Tomlin brings her characters into the studio in anticipation of a performance at OCPAC; Kenneth Turan reviews Harrison Ford's new film, "Crossing Over;" Leslie Uggams portrays Lena Horne in "Stormy Weather," and Dean Rob Cutietta ponders the origins of music. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2596/Week_of_February_28_2009__2596.mp3 00:42:35 Speech Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:21:05 -0700

A profile of preeminent short story writer Tobias Wolff; Los Angeles Ballet opens its 3rd season with Balanchine; Kenneth Turan gives glowing reviews to "Everlasting Moments" and "Harvard Beats Yale 29-29;" We view examples of Lincolniana at the Huntington Library, and Dean Rob Cutietta applauds this week's question. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2603/Week_of_March_7_2009__2603.mp3 00:42:32 Speech Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:59:09 -0700

A collection of drawings by Henri Matisse at the Norton Simon Museum inspire a performance of music by 20th-century French composers; Kenneth Turan reviews "Edge of Love;" Judith Jamison reflects on 50-years of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Pianist David Lloyd Francis allows concertgoers to pay what they can for Lutoslawski, Gershwin and Rachmaninoff, and Dean Rob Cutietta provides a deeper understanding of the role of the conductor. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2613/Week_of_March_14_2009__2613.wav 00:46:19 Speech Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:23:19 -0700

The California E.A.R. Unit takes a cue from David Bowie at REDCAT; Kenneth Turan reviews Julia Roberts' latest - "Duplicity;" Pianist Norman Krieger tackles the 1st Piano Concerto of Brahms with the San Bernardino Symphony; Los Angeles Guitar Quartet member William Kanengiser gives a preview of Santa Barbara's 2nd International Guitar Festival, and Dean Rob Cutietta explains the second bell of the euphonium. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2623/Week_of_March_21_2009__2623.mp3 00:45:53 Speech Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:21:18 -0700

The L.A. Philharmonic realizes the dreams of a select group of young composers; Kenneth Turan samples the UCLA Festival of Film Preservation; Comic Superheroes bring in the crowds at the Skirball; We take a tour of the multimedia works of artist Dan Graham at MOCA, and Dean Rob Cutietta tackles transposition. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2630/Week_of_March_28_2009__2630.mp3 00:44:06 Speech Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:41:04 -0700

A preview of the Los Angeles Opera's Wagnerian weekend; A conversation with esteemed American playwright Edward Albee; Kenneth Turan reviews the indie film "Sugar;" A preview of KUSC's documentary on Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Dean Rob Cutietta time-travels for a question about ancient instruments. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2637/Week_of_April_4_2009__2637.mp3 00:51:20 Speech Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:25:36 -0700

Part two of our conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Edward Albee; Kenneth Turan reviews "Anvil;" The Pasadena Symphony turns its finances around; The Monday Evening Concert series celebrates its 70th birthday and Dean Rob Cutietta answers a question about ancient music notation. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2647/Week_of_April_11_2009__2647.mp3 00:58:59 Speech Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:36:44 -0700

We chat with Esa-Pekka Salonen as he prepares to hand over the baton; Kenneth Turan reviews "Every Little Step;" Ron McCurdy provides insight into the jazz poetry of Langston Hughes; The boys of Libera explain why they prefer music to any other after school activity, and Dean Rob Cutietta confronts the musical mimicry of Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman. http://podasp.com/episodes/k/ku/kusc/2654/Week_of_April_18_2009__2654.mp3 00:58:29