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Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Andrea Marcovicci
Discussing Paul Robeson with actor, teacher, and musician Avery Brooks.
The Peking Opera and "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" are among topics discussed in Lois Wheeler Snow's book, "China on Stage: An American Actress in the People's Republic". While visiting China, Snow learned the Chinese plays were both of the traditionally old ways and of the new revolutionary ways. Snow also adds that performances of Chinese acrobatics is like nothing in the United States.
The Irish actress joins Studs to reminisce about some of her favorite music, from childhood rhymes to traditional songs of Ireland to more contemporary pop hits.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Foldi is also the director of the Lyric Opera Center for American Artists, the professional artist development program of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.