Music — History and criticism — 20th century.

The Music and writings of Charles Edward Ives / produced by David Porter.

Documentary containing readings and musical excerpts.

August 24, 2025

Stravinsky / produced by William Malloch.

Actuality of Stravinsky in rehearsal, and a discussion of his music such as Firebird, Petrouchka, and Rite of Spring. |r.1. Igor Stravinsky in rehearsal : part 1 (60 min.) — r.2. Igor Stravinsky in rehearsal : part 2 (60 min.) — r.3. The Changing face of Igor Stravisnky (65 min.).

August 24, 2025

We shall walk through the streets of the city : The New Orleans Brass Band / produced by Mary Drayton-Hill.

Series which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative period in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores the influence of the New Orleans brass band tradition on early 20th century jazz. It features performances of marches, hymns, funeral processions, rags and blues. Performance be the Smithsonian Movement in Classic Jazz Brass Sextet.|WE SHALL WALK THROUGH…

August 24, 2025

Gertrude “Ma” Rainey : Queen Mother of the classic blues / produced by Mary Drayton-Hill.

Series which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative period in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores the talent, wit, joy, pain, and worldly wisdom of one of the greatest of all blueswomen. Rainey was a performer, composer, poet, lyricist, bandleader, and teachers. The featured artist is the Aisha Kahlil Trio.|GERTRUDE “MA” RAINEY : QUEEN…

August 24, 2025

Albert Ammons : Boogie-Woogie / produced by Mary Drayton-Hill.

Series which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative period in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores “eight-to-the-bar” bass rhythms of this pioneer pianist. His unique approach to the rocking, stomping blues influences piano styles and helped to establish the widespread popularity of this new form. Features Wallace Bruton.|ALBERT AMMONS : BOOGIE-WOOGIE BLAZER / produced…

August 24, 2025

Sidney Bechet : melodic spirit of the New Orleans tradition / produced by Mary Drayton.

Series which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative period in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores the great jazz soloist Bechet, who performed daring innovations and demonstrated his viruosity on the clarinet and saxophone. He influenced the development of traditional New Orleans jazz. Features the Charlie Young Quintet.|SIDNEY BECHET : MELODIC SPIRIT OF THE…

August 24, 2025