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.
Nov 8th, 2006 · Renee Montagne talks to John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, about the Democrats' election gains.
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.
Jul 1st, 2005 · Morning Edition host Renee Montagne marks NPR's debut of the WXPN music showWorld Cafe with her top five favorite songs. The program out of Philadelphia moves to NPR on Friday, July1, 2005. One of its most popular features is its regular, top five song lists submitted by listeners.
Mar 24th, 2005 · S. Renee Diggs, the former lead singer of the R&B group Starpoint, has died at the age of 50 of reported complications of multiple scelorsis. Known for musical hits such as "Object Of My Desire" and "All Night Long," Diggs' band recorded 10 albums during the 1980s.
Jul 6th, 1999 · NPR's Renee Montagne talks with members of the band Latin Playboys. The band's lead singer is David Hidalgo of Los Lobos fame. Hidalgo brought his group to NPR's performance studio where Renee asked them about the roots of their music. {The Latin Playboys' latest CD is "Dose" on Atlantic Records.} Due to Internet rights issues, this segment has been modified from its original broadcast form.