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President Obama Closed Two-Day ASEAN Summit With News Conference
Posted on · The president addressed nominating a new Supreme Court justice and Republican opposition to any nomination.
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Houston Matters
Cactus Music Aims to Be Destination for Lovers of Music — Both Live and Recorded
Posted on · We learn about Houston’s Cactus Music from owner Quinn Bishop. He says Cactus Music aims to be a destination for lovers of music — both live and recorded.
Houston Matters
Does Where You Live Affect What Career You’ll Have?
Posted on · We explore how where we live might affect what we decide to do for a living – does growing up in Greater Houston mean you’re more likely to steer towards certain industries for a career? Or away from others? Are we “pre-ordained” to end up in certain walks of life? We’ll welcome your thoughts.
Houston Matters
Dream of MLK Statue in Houston Close to Becoming Reality After Three Decades
Posted on · More than 30 years ago, Houston's Black Heritage Society, after being approached by Martin Luther King, Sr., wanted to find a way to memorialize Martin Luther King, Jr. in the city. While they wanted a statue, they ended up settling for a live oak tree on MLK Boulevard. That set in motion a series of […]
Houston Matters
Who Are Those People Staging Battles in Mandell Park on Sundays? They’re LARPers
Posted on · If youâve ever driven by Mandell Park in Montrose on a Sunday afternoon, you might have come across some âBattle Gamers,â more commonly referred to as LARPers â or âlive action role players.â This particular group refers to itself as The Far Haradrim of Houston. We sent Houston Mattersâ Conner Clifton out to meet them. […]
Houston Matters
RadioLab Brings Live Show to Houston
Posted on · The public radio science show RadioLab brings its live stage show “Apocalyptical” to Houston Wednesday night at 8 at Jesse H. Jones Hall. Craig Cohen talks to the show’s hosts, Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, prior to their Houston gig.
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Amy Schwartz Moretti plays Netzel on The Front Row (video)
Posted on · Violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti, with pianist Rick Rowley, plays the Humoresque, Op. 37, by Swedish composer Laura Netzel (1839-1927) during a live segment in the Geary Performance Studio for The Front Row.
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Hakan Rosengren & Rick Rowley on The Front Row (video)
Posted on · Clarinetist Hakan Rosengren and pianist Rick Rowley, in the Geary Performance Studio for a live segment on The Front Row, play Bohuslav Martinu's Sonatina (H. 356).
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See the Metropolitan Opera’s “Das Rheingold” at the Movies Tonight!
Posted on · Check out Classical 91.7’s Facebook page for details on how to win 2 tickets to see the Metropolitan Opera’s “Das Rheingold” at the Edward’s Marq-E tonight at 6:30. This last minute give-away ends at 4pm today! Go to www.facebook.com/classical917 or https://apps.facebook.com/easypromos/register/35848 for more!
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Pianist Esther Liao on The Front Row (video)
Posted on · 15-year-old pianist Esther Liao plays Chopin's "Winter Wind" étude (Op. 25, no. 11) in the Geary Performance Studio previewing her appearance on NPR's From the Top.
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Cellist Charles Seo on The Front Row (video)
Posted on · 16-year-old cellist Charles Seo plays the 3rd of Robert Schumann's Three Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73, in the Geary Performance Studio with pianist Esther Liao previewing his appearance on NPR's From the Top.
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Rene Casarsa’s Tango Quartet on The Front Row (video)
Posted on · Rene Casarsa's Tango Time quartet play Osvaldo Pugliese's "Recuerdo" in the Geary Performance Studio during a segment for The Front Row.
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HBU’s The Family Reunion on The Front Row (video)
Posted on · A quartet of singers from Houston Baptist University's production of Alice Parker's "backyard opera," The Family Reunion, perform "A Long Time Ago" in the Geary Performance Studio.
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Catalyst Quartet on The Front Row (video)
Posted on · The Catalyst Quartet, in town for an SPA Young Concert Artists Series performance, play the final movement of Alberto Ginastera's String Quartet No. 2, Op. 26, marked "Furioso," in the Geary Performance Studio during a live segment on The Front Row.
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The Apollo Chamber Players on The Front Row (video)
Posted on · Violinist Matthew Detrick of the Apollo Chamber Players plays a "zortziko," a traditional Basque folk melody, in Houston Public Media's Geary Performance Studio during a segment the ensemble recorded for The Front Row, Houston Public Radio's daily arts show.