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William Bolcom

William Bolcom artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music

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View From Bridge

July 16, 2010 William Bolcom's searing opera is set in the immigrant enclave of Red Hook, Brooklyn, in the 1950s.

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October 24, 2008 William Bolcom's searing opera is set in the immigrant enclave of Red Hook, Brooklyn, in the 1950s.

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February 20, 2006 Marin Alsop conducts the Aspen Festival Orchestra in a performance from the Aspen Music Festival.

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January 16, 2008 Teen musicians in Atlanta prove their talent both as soloists and orchestral players.

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November 26, 2007 The Canadian soprano's new CD, Surprise, features classical cabaret songs.

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The Annual Deceptive Cadence Halloween Puzzler

October 28, 2010 Test your knowledge of creepy classics by taking this interactive Halloween quiz. If you dare.

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July 18, 2006 Pieces performed by remarkable young musicians Caroline Goulding, Conrad Tao and Peng Peng Gong.

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February 9, 2006 Bolcom's "Songs of Innocence and of Experience" won three awards, including best classical album.

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Songs of Innocence and of Experience (CD)

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  • Album: Songs of Innocence and of Experience (CD)
  • Artist: William Bolcom
  • Label: Naxos
  • Released: 2004
 

A View from the Bridge

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  • Album: A View from the Bridge
  • Artist: William Bolcom
  • Label: New World Records
  • Released: 2001
 

Surprise

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  • Album: Surprise
  • Artist: Measha Brueggergosman
  • Label: Deutsche grammophon
  • Released: 2007