Extra, extra read all about it
A tornado watch didn't dampen the spirits of scores of arts lovers who jammed the Great Hall of Cincinnati Art Museum yesterday early evening, to hear the news that the Fine Arts Fund has broken another record. Margaret Buchanan, president and publisher of the Enquirer and chair of the 2007 campaign, thanked her cabinet and seemed genuinely touched by the old-time newspaper boys who were hawking the news and handing out "newspapers" (the programs). Very cute.
I liked what incoming campaign chair John Taylor said: "Nobody could live here and not know that our strategic strength is our arts." Hmm, maybe that should be the theme of his campaign?
Here are a few photos from Enquirer photographer Jeff Swinger. Top: Newsboy Michael Richart, 12 of Kenwood, from Cincinnati Children's Theatre; Buchanan unveiling the number; Michael J. Newman of Dinsmore and Shohl attorneys arrives for the celebration; the back of the CSO prez Steven Monder and others in Great Hall.
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April 27, 2007
98.7WFMT Pays Tribute to Cellist, Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich
Listener Memories, Recordings and Rare Interviews Pre-empt Regular Music Schedule
Chicago, IL -- 98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical Experience, is paying tribute to Russian musician and human rights activist Mstislav Rostropovich who died this morning in Moscow. Today, Friday April 27, and tomorrow morning, Saturday April 28, the station is airing recordings from its archives of Rostropovich cello performances and conducting various orchestras around the world. In addition, the station is airing voicemails and reading emails from listeners recounting memories of the world-renowned musician, who visited Chicago many times during his lifetime. Rare interviews have also been posted on wfmt.com.
The special tribute pre-empts previously scheduled musical programming.
"Today represents a major loss for the classical music world" said WFMT Program Director Peter Whorf, "and it's only appropriate that we use our archives to pay tribute." On his blog, Whorf posted a rare audio clip of composer Dmitri Shostakovich speaking of his friend Rostropovich as well as a recent interview producer Jon Tolansky conducted with him in 2002.
One Internet listener remarked via email that "the great significance of Mstislav Rostropovich to the music world and the world in general is tremendous. As you played his recording of what he played at the [collapse of the] Berlin Wall, I was deeply touched. Your efforts all morning to honor this great person is just one more reason what we love your station.
"Thanks so much for all you do daily to enrich our lives."
More information about 98.7WFMT and 98.7WFMT Streaming is available at www.wfmt.com.
About 98.7WFMT
98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical Experience, provides the best and broadest selection of classical music and fine arts programming heard in the country. A broadcasting force for more than 55 years, the station's appeal continues to widen. 98.7WFMT is currently serving the largest audience in its history.
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Holly H. Gilson
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(773) 509-5424
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