A Spotlight On William Christie
We'll explore the work of early music pioneer, William Christie, and take a look at the Parisian chanson. Plus, music by German composer Heinrich Isaac.
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We'll explore the work of early music pioneer, William Christie, and take a look at the Parisian chanson. Plus, music by German composer Heinrich Isaac.
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Gena Asher interviews Connie Rufenbarger, two-time breast cancer survivor and advocate for breast cancer research.
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Vievee Francis reads a selection of poems from her new book.
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John Krull, director of the Pulliam School of Journalism, hosts a discussion of the legacy of Randall Shepard, the nation’s longest-serving state chief justice
Ensemble Leones performs the music of Neidhart, a German Minnesinger.
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Cappella Pratensis strikes again with Ockeghem / de la Rue!
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We wait all winter for the daffodils to bloom in the spring.
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IU Professor Carolyn Calloway-Thomas interviews A’Lelia Bundles, president of the Madam Walker/A’Lelia Walker Family Archives.
The earliest crocus flowers to appear each spring are the pale lavender ones with flimsy petals...