May 16th, 2008 · Bellini's Norma has entranced audiences, and challenged the greatest sopranos, for more than 175 years. At the Vienna State Opera, Edita Gruberova demonstrates that the title role demands mature artistry as well as pure, vocal prowess.
Apr 15th, 2008 · Singer-songwriter Patty Larkin is a proficient multi-instrumentalist who shows off her abilities in a session on World Cafe. Larkin has spent two decades mixing thoughtful lyrics with an instrumental artistry rooted in a variety of formal training.
Jan 3rd, 2006 · Roni Zulu is a Los Angeles-based tattoo artist who's done work for stars including Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah and Debra Wilson. But he's not your typical tattoo artist. He sees all his art -- including the celebrity tattoos -- as sacred work.
Dec 24th, 2005 · The music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra may be the finest American conductor since Leonard Bernstein. After conducting the Metropolitan Opera for 34 years, James Levine took over the BSO from Seiji Ozawa last year.
Apr 28th, 2005 · At 28, Russian pianist Konstantin Lifschitz is celebrated for his exquisite musical sensibility and nuanced playing. He performs Chopin's Waltz No. 1 and Liszt's Paganini Etude No.6 in NPR's Studio 4.