RIP, Kunzel 1935-2009

We are sadden by the news of Erich Kunzel's death. (There is more @ the Cincinnati Enquirer) He leaves a large legacy of recordings, prominmently on Telarc with the Cincinnati Pops.

Last year TPR's Barry Brake spoke with the maestro during the Olympics. Listen to the interview: mp3 file

Olympics (c) (tm) (r)

There's some questions to the music arrangements being used at the Olympics and rights...read about composer/conductor Peter Breiner in the Washington Post.

And check out a Texas Public Radio interview with Conductor Erich Kunzel who was in Beijing for the opening ceremonies.

Be sure to listen for great music with these musicians on KPAC and KTXI!

Olympic Maestro

Erich Kunzel was in China for a performance with the Cincinnati Pops, and Texas Public Radio caught up with him...listen in to an interview with Barry Brake (seen left with Kunzel) and the maestro:

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And look for more classical music and the 2008 Olympics with pianist Lang Lang on Performance Today!