Podcast Of the Week: What Makes It Great? A Story Teller About Music

5 January, 2008 Posted by SolSie As Multimedia,Podcast (0) Comment

A podcast series of selected programs from Lincoln Center

What Makes It Great? is a popular series hosted by NPR commentator Rob Kapilow that investigates the meaning behind the music through insightful commentary, energetic discussions, and live performances by some of today’s leading artists.

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Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat major

In this episode, NPR commentator Rob Kapilow examines Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20. The piece is then performed by the string ensemble Concertante.

This episode is a full-length recording of the live performance filmed on October 22, 2007.

Total Running Time: 1:32:04
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