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Cuba, I

I just returned from a trip across the island. This is the 22nd visit to the island. A group came on an educational program and learned the history of independence movement in the 19th century through the present, ecological state of Cuba today, Nicolas Guillen, Carlos Finlay, Che Guevarra and a cast of historical figures. Listen and learn about this fascinating series of meetings and experiences.

An intoxicating brew of Mozart with a Schubert chaser

yolo archiveToday's show starts with the love song, "Give me your hand, Zerlina," from Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni. From there, hypnotic slow movements from larger works by Mozart follow. These include pieces for piano and orchestra, violin and orchestra, piano/violin sonatas, and a flute and harp concerto. Schubert is well represented with a beautiful lullaby, "Mille cherubini in coro" (A thousand cherubs in chorus), several slow movements from Schubert's ouevre for violin and piano, and a stunning movement from Schubert's piano trio #1. You'll also find an enigmatic piece by Scriabin, some light-hearted music by Muzio Clementi, Spanish guitar pieces played by Liona Boyd, and another Mozart aria or two thrown in for good measure. Dr.

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