Terkel comments and presents a musical performance of the LaSalle Quartet, comprised of two violins, a cello, and a viola. Terkel interviews Walter Levin, a senior member of the LaSalle Quartet, they discuss the following: the Second Viennese School; chamber music; transparency of quartets; subjective interpretation of compositions; the awareness of color as a musical element; and how the LaSalle Quartet was founded.

Terkel comments and presents a musical performance of the Kronos Quartet

Presenting an in-studio performance by the musical group Eclectricity. The members of Eclectricity are Bob Lucas (vocals and guitar), Bill Schwarz (vocals, accordion, and piano) and Miriam Sturm (violin and vocals).

Interviewing jazz violinist and composer Johnny Frigo.

Interviewing jazz violinist and composer Johnny Frigo.

Interview with Dr. Frederick Starr, Gleb Nikitin and Perrin Yang

Studs Terkel interviews Rachel Barton, Wendy Warner and Peggy Wise during the preparation for a benefit concert at the James R. Thompson Center. The benefit concert will be held on March 22, 1997.

Interviewing Elaine Scott Banks and members of City Musick's production of "The Rake's Progress."

Interviewing violinist Elaine Scott Banks.