This list reflects the programming of WUNC Radio: All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Early Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation, Weekend Edition Saturday and Sunday, Fresh Air, Best of Fresh Air, This American Life, The Linda Belans Show, and The People's Pharmacy. NPR (TM) ALBUM REVIEWS FROM WUNC RADIO 11/3 - 11/30/1997 November 4 1997: All Things Considered -- A Review by Charles de Ledesma: "Tubthumper" by Chumbawamba (Republic Records UD-53099). November 5, 1997: Morning Edition -- Quinn Klinefelter reported on the band: "The Get-Go" (Don't Records DON 23) and "I Can't Dance For You" (079491700202) by Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans. November 6, 1997: All Things Considered -- A performance in honor of the birthday of Adolphe Sax: "A Slick Chick on the Melon Side" by The Washington Saxophone Quartet (766126403732). November 9, 1997: Weekend Edition -- Liane Hansen spoke to the singer, songwriter, and guitarist: "Come On Home" by Boz Scaggs (Virgin Records 7243 8 4298425). November 9, 1997: Weekend All things Considered -- Daniel Zwerdling talked to Don Joyce of the group: "Dispepsi" by Negativeland (Seeland Records 075376200172). November 10, 1997: All Things Considered -- Robert Siegel spoke to the self-titled Queen of Yodeling: "Yodeling the Classics" by Mary Schneider (Innerworks/Ichiban Records D2-24935). November 10, 1997: All Things Considered -- A Review by Charles de Ledesma: "Portishead" by Portishead (Polygram Records 314-539-189-2). November 11, 1997: All Things Considered -- Details about the work "Monument" by David Sampson, which premiered this week. It commemorates the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. November 11, 1997: All Things Considered -- Karen Michel reported on the project: "The Buena Vista Social Club" by Ry Cooder and the Buena Vista Social Club (Nonesuch Records 79478-2). November 12, 1997: All Things Considered -- A broadcast of the Sir Walter Raleigh routine: "Bob Newhart: Button Down Concert" by Bob Newhart (Nick at Nite Records BK 63399). November 14, 1997: All Things Considered -- A Review by Tom Moon: "Songs from the Capeman" by Paul Simon (Warner Brothers 9-46814-2). November 15, 1997: Weekend All Things Considered -- Daniel Zwerdling spoke to Ugandan recording artist Samite Mulondo. His most recent release is: "Silina Musango" by Samite (Xenophile Xeno 4047). November 16, 1997: Weekend Edition -- Tom Cole offered an appreciation of guitarist Tommy Tedesco who, toward the end of his life, released a few top-notch jazz albums. No titles were given. November 16, 1997: Weekend Edition -- Liane Hansen spoke to the musician: "Shiva Station" by Jai Uttal (Worldly/Triloka 314 535 911-2AD). November 18, 1997: Morning Edition -- Dean Olsher paid tribute to jazz saxophonist 'Big Nick' Nicholas. November 18, 1997: All Things Considered -- Marcia Brandwynne spoke with the conductor: "Stravinsky in America" by the London Symphony Orchestra with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas (RCA Victor Red Seal/BMG Music 09026-68865-2). November 19, 1997: All Things Considered -- Catherine Winter of Minnesota Public Radio, reported on the Finnish reggae band Conga Se Menne. November 23, 1997: Weekend Edition -- Liane Hansen talked to the vocalist: "Another Time Another Place" by Kevin Mahogany (Warner Brothers Records 009362466992). "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Soundtrack" (Warner Brothers Records 009362468292). November 23, 1997: Weekend All Things Considered -- Daniel Zwerdling spoke with music historian Bob Greenberg about the music brought to the New World by the pilgrims. Greenberg's lectures are available on video and tape cassettes (1-800-832-2412). November 24, 1997: Morning Edition -- Bill Drummond reported on the Cuban music group Mezcla, currently touring the US. November 24, 1997: All Things Considered -- Linda Wertheimer talked with David Fricke, of Rolling Stone magazine, about the band and death of singer Michael Hutchence: "Kick" by INXS (WEA International 255080-1). November 25, 1997: All Things Considered -- A Review by Charles de Ledesma: "Innocenti" by Elisabeth Valletti (Colombe d'Or Recordings). November 26, 1997: All Things Considered -- Linda Wertheimer spoke to the reggae producer: "Arkology", a compilation of Lee "Scratch" Perry's work (Island Records 6/524 379-2). November 26, 1997: All Things Considered -- Linda Wertheimer shared excerpts from the CD: "Bob Rivers presents MORE Twisted Christmas" by Bob Rivers (Atlantic Records PR 8352). November 27, 1997: All Things Considered -- Linda Wertheimer talked to the producer: "Surfin' Christmas" (Dwell Records CD-7001). November 28, 1997: All Things Considered -- A Review by Tom Moon: "All Sides Now" by Pat Martino (Blue Note Records 7243 8 37627 2 9 V): Also featured were "Desperado (Prestige 7795) and "The Maker" (Evidence Records 22121). November 29, 1997: Weekend Edition -- Scott Simon and Elvis Mitchell talked about the soundtrack: "Superfly" (re-issue) by Curtis Mayfield (Curtom CUR 9503 CD). November 30, 1997: Weekend All Things Considered -- A report on British composer Sir Peter Maxwell's visit to Antarctica so he could be inspired to compose a sequel to Ralph Vaughan Williams' Antarctica Symphony. Albums profiled on Fresh Air with host Terry Gross: November 3, 1997: "The Velvet Rope" by Janet Jackson (Virgin Records 7243 8 44762 2 9). November 7, 1997: An interview with Nile Rogers, formerly of Chic, who has produced records for INXS and Madonna among others. REVIEW by Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead: Several re-issues of performances by Miles Davis (Columbia Records) -- works from the 70s. November 10, 1997: REVIEW by Rock Critic Ken Tucker: "Supa Dupa Fly" by Missie "Misdemeanor" Elliott (Atlantic 62095-2). November 11, 1997: Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz talked about performed George Copeland. He was a pianist who died in 1971 and none of his recordings are currently in print. November 13, 1997: REVIEW by World Music Critic Milo Miles: "Chess Blues Piano Classics" -- 1947-1956 (CHD-9369) and 1957-1967 (CHD-9368) (Chess/MCA Records ). November 17, 1997: "Talk Memphis to Me" by Cybill Shepherd (078067455012). November 18, 1997: REVIEW by World Music Critic Milo Miles: The music of Madredeus available on the Metro Blue label. November 19, 1997: A preview of an upcoming in-studio concert and interview with pianist Jessica Williams. November 20, 1997: An interview with soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. Best of Fresh Air, November 21-23, 1997: "Talk Memphis to Me" by Cybill Shepherd (078067455012). REVIEW by Rock Critic Ken Tucker: "Supa Dupa Fly" by Missie "Misdemeanor" Elliott (Atlantic 62095-2). An interview with soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. November 24, 1997: REVIEW by Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead: "I Remember Newport" (re-issue) by Leon Sash and his trio (Delmark Records). November 25, 1997: REVIEW by Ken Tucker: "Come On Over" by Shania Twains (Mercury Records 314-536 003-2). November 26, 1997: "Higher Standards", "Gratitude" (Koch Jazz), "The Next Step", "In the Pocket", "A Song That I Heard" (HEP Records), "Jessica's Blues", "Momentum" (Jazz Focus), and "Live at Maybeck" (Concord Jazz) by Jessica Williams. November 27, 1997: "Bug Music" by Don Byron (Nonesuch 79438-2). November 28, 1997: An interview with lyricist Hal David. "Songs from the Capeman" by Paul Simon (Warner Brothers 9-46814-2). COMING UP ON NPR's PERFORMANCE TODAY NOVEMBER 3 -- NOVEMBER 7, 1997 Thursday, NOVEMBER 6 Hour 2-- Mendelssohn's Masterpiece: As we continue to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Felix Mendelssohn, PT critic Ted Libbey and Martin visit the Performance Today Basic Record Library, where Ted adds recordings of one of the composer's most beloved works, the Violin Concerto in E minor, to the collection. COMING UP ON NPR's WEEKEND PT -- NOVEMBER 8 AND NOVEMBER 9 Saturday, NOVEMBER 8 Hour 1-- Heavenly music: PT critic Katrine Ames reviews "Angels: Voices from Eternity," a new recording that creator Joel Cohen says is meant to provide "a rapid, guided tour of the angel realms, in the form of a fantasy." (Erato 14773-2) Sunday, NOVEMBER 9 Hour 2-- Musicke to dance by: Critic Ted Libbey and Martin pay another visit to the Performance Today Basic Record Library, where Ted adds a selection of recordings of Renaissance dances to the collection. COMING UP ON NPR's PERFORMANCE TODAY NOVEMBER 10 -- NOVEMBER 14, 1997 Monday, NOVEMBER 10 Hour 1-- Authenticity--the Real Thing: Ten years ago Roger Norrington, one of the leading conductors in the period instrument movement, recorded the nine symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven with his London Classical Players. Those recordings changed the music world's perceptions of period performance. In the first of two conversations with Martin, Norrington talks about the scholarship and practice that culminated in the Beethoven recordings, recently released by Virgin Records as "The Norrington Collection." (5 CDs; Virgin Veritas 61734, 5, 6, 7, and 8) Tuesday, NOVEMBER 11 Hour 1-- Authenticity--the Road Ahead: In the second of two interviews, Roger Norrington talks about his approach to Bedrich Smetana's "Ma Vlast" on a brand-new recording. Norrington outlines his approach to this ever-popular late 19th-century work, which includes "The Moldau," and his attempts to find an authentic Czech "voice" for the recording. (Virgin Veritas 45301) Thursday, NOVEMBER 13 Hour 2-- A Requiem for the Ages: Johannes Brahms's "German Requiem," which had its premiere in Leipzig in 1869, is considered his greatest vocal work as well as the central work of his career. Critic Ted Libbey joins Martin to add a selection of exceptional recordings of this masterpiece to the PT Basic Record Library. COMING UP ON NPR's WEEKEND PT--NOVEMBER 15 AND NOVEMBER 16 Sunday, NOVEMBER 16 Hour 2-- PT has been celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Franz Schubert throughout the year, and today we present another all-Schubert hour. We'll feature David Leisner performing six lieder arranged for guitar by J.K. Mertz, and pianist Jon Kimura Parker playing two Impromptus. Ted Libbey also joins Martin for a trip to the rapidly-growing Schubert wing of the PT Basic Record Library, where he adds recordings of the composer's incidental music for the play "Rosamunde" to the collection. COMING UP ON NPR's PERFORMANCE TODAY NOVEMBER 17 -- NOVEMBER 21, 1997 Wednesday, NOVEMBER 19 Hour 1-- A Legendary Musician in a Performance Today Exclusive Interview!: Martin talks with British ex-Beatle-turned-classical-composer Paul McCartney about "Standing Stone," his new classical work which receives its US broadcast premiere on NPR tonight at 9:00 EST. They discuss how Sir Paul came upon the idea for "Standing Stone," which is currently the Number 1 Classical CD on the Billboard charts, and talk about how the roots of his interest in classical music can be traced back to his Beatle days in songs he composed and orchestrated songs for the "Fab Four." COMING UP ON NPR's WEEKEND PT--NOVEMBER 22 AND NOVEMBER 23 Sunday, NOVEMBER 23 Hour 2-- In this hour, we head across the Atlantic for performances featuring music by Nordic composers. We'll hear the Finnish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste, perform "Valse Triste" and the Romance in C by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, as well as Swedish composer Dag Wiren's Serenade for Strings, performed by Fionnuala Hunt and the Irish Chamber Orchestra. And PT critic Ted Libbey and Martin visit the Basic Record Library, where Ted adds recordings of Danish composer Carl Nielsen's Symphony No. 4 to the collection. COMING UP ON NPR's PERFORMANCE TODAY NOVEMBER 24--NOVEMBER 28, 1997 Thursday, NOVEMBER 27 Hour 2-- Our Thanksgiving celebration continues with a performance of George Gershwin's "An American in Paris" featuring the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Slatkin. Ted Libbey also joins Martin on this American holiday to add music by a uniquely American composer, Charles Ives, to the PT Basic Library collection. COMING UP ON NPR's PERFORMANCE TODAY NOVEMBER 29 -- DECEMBER 8, 1997 Saturday, NOVEMBER 29 Hour 1-- Authenticity--the Real Thing: Ten years ago Roger Norrington, one of the leading conductors in the period instrument movement, recorded the nine symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven with his London Classical Players. Those recordings changed the music world's perceptions of period performance. Norrington talks with host Martin Goldsmith about the scholarship and practice that culminated in the Beethoven recordings, recently released by Virgin Records as "The Norrington Collection." (5 CDs; Virgin Veritas 61734, 5, 6, 7, and 8) Sunday, NOVEMBER 30 Hour 2-- PT critic Ted Libbey joins Martin for a trip to the Brahms wing of the PT Basic Record Library, where Ted adds three recordings of the composer's Violin Concerto in D to the collection. 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