Russian composer Alexander Tcherepnin discusses his early upbringing, training, and composing in Saint Petersburg, as well as the influence of his composer father, Benois family relatives, and associates of Ballet russes.

Russian composer Alexander Tcherepnin discusses his travels to China & Japan and their influence on his music, composing for non-traditional instruments, electronic music, teaching young composers, and his "Concerto No. 2".

Mary Lynn Kotz discusses her book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with Studs as they recount the works and story of 20th century art pioneer Robert Rauschenberg. They survey his career beginning in Port Arthur, TX, discussing his Depression-era upbringing which caused him to reuse and salvage virtually any object and transform it into art, his studies in Paris, made possible by the G.I.

Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

Interviewing endocrinologist Dr. Samuel Borushek.

Discussing the book "Loneliness in America" with the author Suzanne Gordon.

Lucia Chase discusses the rehearsal and performance of Swan Lake of the American Ballet Theater at the Civic Opera House. Includes Peter Ilich Tschaikovsky music from Swan Lake.

Interviewing Daniel Duell, artistic director of Ballet Chicago.

Linda Winer discusses her Chicago Tribune series on Cuba social culture and political conditions, especially in regards to dance companies.