Oct 4th, 2008 · Four Last Songs, by German composer Richard Strauss, is a song cycle marked by the awareness and acceptance of death. A new recording captures world-famous soprano Renee Fleming as she sings his last pieces for a second time — this time with a new direction.
Aug 26th, 2008 · The two collaborated on the new Steve Coogan comedy, about a failed actor and overzealous drama teacher who mounts a musical sequel to Shakespeare's most famous tragedy.
Jul 11th, 2008 · When Henry Fleming joins the Union Army, he's got big ideas of what glorious battles await him. He's eager to impress his friends and a brown-haired girl he likes. But soon he questions himself — and his courage.
May 31st, 2008 · Ian Fleming, the writer who invented the immortal character James Bond, would have been 100 years old this week. He died in 1964. Scott Simon talks to Simon Winder, author of a book about Fleming's life and colorful career.
May 27th, 2008 · A new exhibition in London celebrates the work of author Ian Fleming and the character he created — the quintessential Cold War secret agent, James Bond. Fleming based 007 on his experiences in the British Naval Intelligence.
Dec 19th, 2006 · Kate Fleming, one of the country's most talented narrators of audio books, died last week. Fleming drowned after rainwater from a severe storm flooded her basement studio.
May 2nd, 2006 · Soprano Renee Fleming delights an audience in Buffalo with a surprise performance of Cole Porter's "So in Love" from the musical Kiss Me Kate. Conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic back her up at Kleinhans Hall.
Sep 6th, 2005 · Pianist Brad Mehldau and reigning American soprano Renee Fleming present a concert of surprises, including a new commission from Carnegie Hall based on the work of German poet Rainer Maria Rilke.