Wednesday, June 6, 2018

#MeToo and the Women of Opera

A percussion ensemble at the Tiny Desk, plus #MeToo and the women of opera.
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'My Voice Should Be Heard': #MeToo And The Women Of Opera

Three women — a soprano, a mezzo-soprano, and a vice president of opera programming — join NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro for a conversation about harassment and inequity in the opera world.
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Third Coast Percussion: Tiny Desk Concert

Watch the Chicago-based ensemble conjure otherworldly sounds from steel pipes, tuned cowbells and a bowl that sings.

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Thea Musgrave, The 90-Year-Old Composer With 80 Players In The Bullpen

The Scottish-born musician, still busy writing music, celebrates her 90th birthday on May 27.

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A Vibraphone Workout With A Tinfoil Twist

Watch percussionist Doug Perkins power through a sizzling new piece, enhanced with a little aluminum wrap.

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'Cello Bae' Sheku Kanneh-Mason Wins Worldwide Fans After Royal Wedding

Watch the moving performance from 19-year-old award-winner during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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