♫ Episode #18 – New Yorker Music Critic Alex Ross Discusses Listening to Classical Music
Summary: We welcome New Yorker music critic Alex Ross for a long discussion about listening to classical music today. This episode runs a bit longer than usual, but we think you'll enjoy the whole show.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> "I mix the familiar and the obscure."<br> <br> <br> Sponsor: Master iTunes with Kirk's ebook and save 30% on <a href="http://www.thenexttrack.com/itunes/">Take Control of iTunes 12: The FAQ</a>, the indispensable guide to iTunes.<br> <br> Show notes:<br> <br> <br> * Alex Ross's website, <a href="http://www.therestisnoise.com">The Rest is Noise</a> <br> * Alex Ross's writings on <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/contributors/alex-ross">The New Yorker</a> <br> * Alex Ross's books: <a href="http://amzn.to/2ce9ers">The Rest is Noise</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2cDcoAN">Listen to This</a> <br> * <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/09/05/silence-overtakes-sound-for-the-wandelweiser-collective">The Composers of Quiet: The Wandelweiser collective makes music between sound and silence</a> <br> * <a href="http://www.therestisnoise.com/2016/09/wandelweiser-links.html">Wandelweiser Miscellany</a> <br> <br> <br> Our next tracks:<br> <br> <br> * Kirk: <a href="http://www.mcelhearn.com/music-review-november-by-dennis-johnson/">Dennis Johnson: November</a> - <a href="http://www.mcelhearn.com/interview-with-r-andrew-lee-minimalist-pianist/">Interview with R. Andrew Lee</a> <br> * Doug: <a href="http://amzn.to/2ce96rY">Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band: Bongo Rock</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/podcast/next-track-podcast-about-how/id1116242606?mt=2&at=11l6om"></a> <br> <br> If you like the show, please <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/podcast/next-track-podcast-about-how/id1116242606?mt=2&at=11l6om">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.
