The Record Shelf

KPBX 91.1fm, Thursday, 7pm-8pm

Host Jim Svejda creates witty, meticulously crafted essays on diverse composers, conductors and artists.

Program Listings
March 11, 2010
"Young Flash" - early recordings of English music by conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent.

March 18, 2010
A comparative survey of the recordings of Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe.

March 25, 2010
A conversation with conductor Paavo Jarvi.

April 1, 2010
Record Reviews: Critical reactions to the latest compact discs.

April 8, 2010
"Pauly's Picks" - the distinguished American actor (and classically-trained singer) Paul Sorvino discusses his favorite tenors.

April 15, 2010
In the second of two programs, actor Paul Sorvino discusses his favorite tenors.

April 22, 2010
"Birds and Peasants, Take 1" - the young Bruno Walter conducts music of Beethoven, including his first recording of the Pastoral Symphony.

April 29, 2010
A Buyer's Guide to the Prokofiev Orchestral Music: a survey of the best of the readily available recordings.