This list reflects the programming of WUNC Radio: All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation (Hour 2), Weekend Edition Saturday and Sunday, Fresh Air, Monitor Radio Early Edition, The People's Pharmacy and Soundings. NPR (TM) ALBUM REVIEWS FROM WUNC RADIO 10/12 - 10/18 1995 October 13, 1995: Elizabeth Blair reported on the success of Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora who is currently touring the United States performing her country's traditional music. "Cesaria" (073847680332 or 074321246562). October 15, 1995: Musicians Bob Feldman and Jerry Goldstein of the Strangeloves talked to Liane Hansen about how these New Yorkers took advantage of the British Invasion to hit the charts as "Aboriginal-Australians." Their album "I Want Candy: The Best of the Strangeloves" has been re-released (Legacy/Epic ZK 47075). Albums mentioned on Monitor Radio(R): October 18, 1995: Tim Riley reviewed a new CD recording by Mstislav Rostropovich of Bach's Cello Sonatas (072435553632). Albums profiled on Fresh Air with host Terry Gross: October 12, 1995: REVIEW by Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead: "Romantic Defiance" by Terence Blanchard (007464670422). October 13, 1995: An Interview with Brian Eno, whose newest recording is "Brian Eno & Jah Wobble: Spinner" (All Saints Records 001704666142). An Interview with Wynton Marsalis whose albums include "The Majesty of the Blues" (007464450912), "Thick in the South" (007464479772) and "Citi Movement" (007464533242). His four-part PBS series debuted this week: "Marsalis on Music." October 18, 1995: REVIEW by Rock Critic Ken Tucker: "Wrecking Ball" by Emmylou Harris (Elektra/Asylum 007559618542). Albums on the People's Pharmacy, October 14, 1995: "Playground" by Henry Adam Curtis and "As For Us" by Fernando Ortega (Windham Hill WD-11149). "Old Man Mambo" by Scott Cossu (Windham Hill WD-11120). COMING UP ON NPR's PERFORMANCE TODAY - OCTOBER 16 - 23, 1995 Tuesday, October 17 Hour 1--Many of Robert Schumann's greatest song cycles were composed in 1840, the same year he was desperately fighting for the hand of Clara Wieck, daughter of Schumann's music teacher-turned-antagonist. Singer Wolfgang Holzmair (HOHLTS-meyer) and pianist Imogen Cooper have just released a compact disc with two of Schumann's most passionate songs--and have formed a musical partnership that "is pretty much perfect." Critic Rachel Franklin reviews the new CD "Schumann Lieder." (Philips 446 086-2) Wednesday, October 18 Hour 1--Martin talks with William R. Trotter, author of a new biography entitled "Priest of Music: The Life of Dimitri Mitropoulos." During his lifetime the Greek-born Mitropolous, whose centenary will be observed next year, was considered one of the world's most brilliant conductors. He's often remembered for his trademark style--conducting without a baton or score--and for his role as mentor to a young Leonard Bernstein. ("Priest of Music: The Life of Dimitri Mitropoulos" by William R. Trotter. ISBN 0-931340-81-0. Amadeus Press, c/o Timber Press, Inc., 133 SW Second Ave., Suite 450, Portland, OR 97204-3527. (800) 327-5680.) Thursday, October 19 Hour 2-- Terrence McNally's latest play, "Masterclass," has sparked renewed interest in the legacy and art of soprano Maria Callas. In this week's trip to the PT Basic Record Library, Martin and critic Ted Libbey discuss Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca," featuring one of the operatic roles Callas was most famous for. (Callas, Di Stefano, Gobbi/De Sabata/La Scala Opera/Angel 2-CDCB 47174 2-4AV 34047; Caballe, Carreras, Wixell/Davis/Royal Opera/Philips 2-412885-2 PH2.) ***Note: Performance Today is proud to announce the publication of the PT Basic Record Library booklet, a compilation of Ted's CD picks from 1989 to 1994 in a handsome, 70-page, three-color, spiral-bound edition. The booklet costs $6 plus $2.50 for shipping and handling. Checks for $8.50 should be made out to National Public Radio and sent to: Basic Library Booklet, Performance Today, NPR, 635 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001-3753. Allow 3-5 weeks for delivery.*** Monday, October 23 Hour 1--Does the world really need another recording of "The Planets"? Yes--if it's this performance of John Eliot Gardiner conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra, says Tim Smith, PT commentator and music critic for the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. In a new CD, Deutsche Grammophon has coupled Gustav Holst's "Planets" with a splashy performance of "The Warriors" by Percy Grainger. ("The Planets" and "The Warriors/Philharmonia Orchestra/John Eliot Gardiner/DG 445 860-2.) FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION, COME AND BROWSE PERFORMANCE TODAY'S WORLD WIDE WEB PAGE.... http://www.npr.org/programs/PerformanceToday/pt.html Album Lists are now available on the internet via World Wide Web (http://www.npr.org/) and gopher gopher.npr.org. This text is Copyright (c) 1995 by WUNC Radio (WUNCRADIO@UNC.EDU) and Erika Grams (compiler). All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted by the copyright holder to distribute this file electronically or otherwise in full as long as attribution is made.