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Spring 2010 Fundraising Segments

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General Information:

This is a special fundraising edition of Performance Today that Fred Child recorded for you and your audience. It contains segments from the rich archives of the show and new fundraising messages. This unique compilation features in-studio interviews and performances with musicians—a signature component of Performance Today broadcasts (Segments 1 – 5). There are also 10 short segments that put music in the context of a great story, voiced by the host (Segments 6 – 15). All of these segments are easy to use nearly anywhere in the regular show. They allow you to “take control” of the daily broadcast in order to add your own local pitching. These segments are designed to be used individually or back-to-back depending on the amount of time you want to pitch throughout the show.

New General Fundraising Segments:

We’ve produced new general fundraising spots (Segments 16-21) in which Fred speaks to the overall value and values of classical music on public radio. These segments are 0:22 or 0:48 in length so that you can personalize these spots by adding your own station’s tag line or fundraising information at the end to fill a 0:29 or 0:59 spot. As listeners have very strong relationships with national program hosts, we encourage you to use these general spots throughout your fundraising schedule, in addition to within the Performance Today broadcast window.

You can find more of these General Fundraising Segments from other APM hosts. Check the fundraising pages of the programs you carry or the archive at the APM FTP Site.

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New Performance Today Fundraising Segments:

We’ve also produced three short fundraising spots (Segments 22-24) in which Fred highlights the value of Performance Today and urges listeners to support their station. These are program-specific spots that could be used at any time during a Performance Today broadcast. The spots are 0:22 in length so that you can personalize them with a station tag line or fundraising information at the end to fill a 0:29 spot.

Fundraising Segments for Spring 2010:

Segment 1 In-studio: Oslo Chamber Choir — 15:10
Segment 2 In-studio: Jorja Fleezanis, Karl Paulnack — 15:04
Segment 3 In-studio: Roberto Plano — 13:48
Segment 4 In-studio: Zuill Bailey — 14:17
Segment 5 In-studio: Brooklyn Rider — 9:45
Segment 6 Magic Fire Music — 5:44
Segment 7 Dumky Trio — 5:47
Segment 8 Anne-Marie McDermott — 5:45
Segment 9 Emerson String Quartet — 5:53
Segment 10 J.C.F. Bach — 5:44
Segment 11 Jeronimo de Aliseda — 5:53
Segment 12 Paul Galbraith — 5:43
Segment 13 Vladimir Ashkenazy — 5:50
Segment 14 Sospiri — 5:43
Segment 15 Jerry Junkin — 5:51
Segment 16 GENERAL—Value — 0:21
Segment 17 GENERAL—Escape — 0:21
Segment 18 GENERAL—Companionship — 0:22
Segment 19 GENERAL—Value — 0:47
Segment 20 GENERAL—Overcoming Challenges — 0:49
Segment 21 GENERAL—Companionship — 0:48
Segment 22 PT—World of Music — 0:22
Segment 23 PT—New Music — 0:22
Segment 24 PT—Piano Puzzler — 0:23

Fundraising Segment Rundown:

Segment 1
In-studio with Oslo Chamber Choir — 15:10

In: “I’m Fred Child and I’ve moved across the hall to the big room…”

Out: “…Here’s how and thank you.”

Music: Traditional: The Lost Sheep
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Blagoslovi, fr. Vespers with Traditional Norwegian Folk Song
The Oslo Chamber Choir; Håkon Daniel Nystedt, conductor and artistic director
Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 1:

• Performance Today puts music in the context of a great story which makes it all the more memorable and emotionally fulfilling. If you care about the music, please consider making a contribution.
• Performance Today brings the music to you. The Oslo Chamber Choir doesn’t often perform in the U.S. but they are one of the best choirs in the world today. PT provides you access to the world of music.
• If you value getting to know great performers and great music, consider a contribution to this station.

Segment 2
In-studio with Jorja Fleezanis and Karl Paulnack — 15:04

In: “I’m Fred Child and I’ve moved out of the tiny studio that is 4G…”

Out: “…Here’s how and thank you.”

Music: Aaron Copland: Violin Sonata, First Movement
Jorja Fleezanis, violin; Karl Paulnack, piano
Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 2:

• By inviting classical musicians into the studio, Performance Today shows listeners how musicians do what they do. That insider knowledge and insight can’t be found anywhere else.
• Performance Today connects music and the world. As Karl Paulnack said, musicians don’t set out to entertain. They set out to change the world. If that emotional connection is important to you, please contribute to this station.
• Sharing a love of music is a gift. Share that gift with others by helping this station continue its great work. Make a contribution today.

Segment 3
In-studio with Roberto Plano — 13:48

In: “I’m Fred Child. You’re listening to American Public Media’s Performance Today…”

Out: “… Here’s how, and thank you.”

Music: Franz Liszt: Transcendental Etude No. 11
Roberto Plano, piano
Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 3:

• Performance Today features music that is full of depth and perspective. If listening to music gives you clarity of mind or just a chance to relax, consider making a contribution to this station.
• Performance Today introduces listeners to the great musicians of our time. Their remarkable talent and virtuosity you don’t find everyday. Outstanding performances are worth your support.
• If you have fun listening to the radio, make a financial contribution to this station.

Segment 4
In-studio with Zuill Bailey — 14:17

In: “I’m Fred Child. You’re listening to American Public Media’s Performance Today…”

Out: “…Here’s how and thank you.”

Music: J.S. Bach: Prelude, from Cello Suite No. 1, BWV 1007
J.S. Bach: Prelude, from Cello Suite No. 5, BWV 1011
Zuill Bailey, cello
Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 4:

• Performance Today broadcasts terrific musical performances. Zuill Bailey said that playing Bach is a daily ritual for him. If listening to music is a daily ritual which you couldn’t live without, please consider supporting this station.
• If you value the variety of music and the variety of voices on Performance Today and this public radio station, make your voice heard with a financial contribution of support.

Segment 5
In-studio with Brooklyn Rider — 9:45

In: “I’m Fred Child and you’re listening to American Public Media’s Performance Today…”

Out: “…Here’s how and thanks for your support.”

Music: Antonin Dvorak: String Quartet, Op. 96 “The American” Final movement
Brooklyn Rider
Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 5:

• By inviting classical musicians into the studio, Performance Today shows listeners how musicians do what they do. That insider knowledge and insight can’t be found anywhere else.
• If you have fun listening to Performance Today on the radio, make a financial contribution to this station.
• Sharing a love of music is a gift. Share that gift with others by helping this station continue its great work. Make a contribution today.

Segment 6
Magic Fire Music — 5:44

In: “Here’s a classical recording of the Philadelphia Orchestra…”

Out: “… Here’s how you can help and thank you.”

Here’s a classic recording of the Philadelphia Orchestra: Eugene Ormandy conducting the Magic Fire Music from The Valkyries by Richard Wagner.

Music: Richard Wagner: Die Walkure: Magic Fire Music
Philadelphia Orchestra; Eugene Ormandy, conductor

At the end of Wagner’s opera The Valkyries, a father has to punish the daughter he loves, but these are gods we’re talking about so Voltan makes Brunhilde sleep inside a magic circle of fire. The Magic Fire Music by Wagner from his opera The Valkyries. That’s a classical recording, Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. Great recordings like that are part of what you hear, right here on public radio, where we’re not here to sell air time. We’re not here for any reason except we want to share our common love of music. Every time you click on your public radio station, you’re actually joining a community of music lovers all around our listening area. Now like any community, there’s a kind of social contract that we have. We all get to share in the benefits of the community but we all need to do our part as well. Your part, right now, is making a contribution to this public radio station, a place that brings you the music that you love. Not asking for a lot, just what fits your budget and how much you listen to and enjoy this public radio station. Here’s how you can help and thank you.

Segment 7
Dumky Trio — 5:47

In: “Let’s hear the final movement from the Dumky…”

Out: “… Here’s how and thank you.”

Let’s hear the final movement from the Dumky Trio by Dvorak, played by a family trio, the Weilerstein Trio: Donald Weilerstein playing the violin, Vivian Hornik Weilerstein playing piano and their daughter Alisa Weilerstein playing the cello.

Music: Antonin Dvorak: Trio in e minor, Op. 90 “Dumky: VI. Lento maestoso
Weilerstein Trio

Those great Bohemian rhythms in that final movement from the Dumky Trio by Antonin Dvorak, his trio in e minor, the Opus 90 trio by Dvorak. That recording by the Weilerstein family trio: Donald Weilerstein, Vivian Hornik Weilerstein and Alisa Weilerstein, one example of the many great pieces of classical music you get to hear on this public radio station. What does it mean to listen to this music for you? Is it a source of comfort, a source of relaxation? Maybe it’s a source of energy and inspiration. This incredible history, this irreplaceable culture of classical music can express so much: our hopes, our dreams, our love and our loss, too. Having classical music on the radio lets us share in this ourselves, but also share it with the next generation of folks who may be curious about what classical music has to offer. Keep this cultural treasure alive, this comfort, this relaxation, this energy, this inspiration. Keep this intact for yourself and for everybody else you’d love to have hear this. Make a contribution right now in support of music you love. Here’s how and thank you.

Segment 8
Anne-Marie McDermott — 5:45

In: “We’re about to hear pianist Anne-Marie McDermott …”

Out: “…Here’s how you can help and thank you.”

We’re about to hear pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. Now any time Anne-Marie McDermott plays a concert you can be sure she has a friend right backstage. Samantha, better known as Sam, is a Maltese, a fluffy, friendly, eleven pounds of perky puppy. Always tapping her toenails as she runs around backstage. And running up to give anybody willing to bend down to her level a friendly lick. Let’s hear Sam’s friend Anne-Marie McDermott at the piano playing the second movement from the Piano Sonata No. 6 by Prokofiev.

Music: Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 82 II. Allegretto
Anne-Marie McDermott, piano

Something that I love that is in so much music by Prokofiev is that angular sarcasm, that biting wit. You can hear that in the second movement from his Piano Sonata No. 6. That’s a recording by the fine American pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. Great recordings like that are part of what you hear, right here on public radio, where we’re not here to sell air time. We’re not here for any reason except we want to share our common love of music. Every time you click on your public radio station, you’re actually joining a community of music lovers all around our listening area. Now like any community, there’s a kind of social contract that we have. We all get to share in the benefits of the community but we all need to do our part as well. Your part, right now, is making a contribution to this public radio station, a place that brings you the music that you love. Not asking for a lot, just what fits your budget and how much you listen to and enjoy this public radio station. Here’s how you can help and thank you.

Segment 9
Emerson String Quartet — 5:53

In: “If Joseph Haydn was the father of the string quartet …”

Out: “…Here’s how and thank you.”

If Joseph Haydn was the father of the string quartet, a few years later Beethoven was the young son who expanded the business I guess you could say. Let’s hear a movement from Beethoven’s Op. 95 quartet in f minor. Beethoven wrote “serioso” on the first page of this piece, hence the name, the “Serioso” quartet. Here’s the Emerson Quartet playing the fourth movement.

Music: Ludwig van Beethoven: Quartet in f minor, Op. 95 “Serioso” IV. Larghetto
Emerson String Quartet

Time Magazine calls them simply “America’s greatest string quartet,” and I think you can hear why, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer, Lawrence Dutton and David Finckel, the Emerson String Quartet. That’s their recording of the final movement from Beethoven’s quartet in f minor, Op. 95, the “Serioso” quartet. That’s one of the favorite encores of that great group, the Emerson String Quartet. That recording, just one example of the many great pieces of classical music you get to hear on this public radio station. What does it mean to listen to this music for you? Is it a source of comfort, a source of relaxation? Maybe it’s a source of energy and inspiration. This incredible history, this irreplaceable culture of classical music can express so much: our hopes, our dreams, our love and our loss, too. Having classical music on the radio lets us share in this ourselves, but also share it with the next generation of folks who may be curious about what classical music has to offer. Keep this cultural treasure alive, this comfort, this relaxation, this energy, this inspiration. Keep this intact for yourself and for everybody else you’d love to have hear this. Make a contribution right now in support of music you love. Here’s how and thank you.

Segment 10
J.C.F. Bach — 5:44

In: “Johann Sebastien Bach was a prolific composer …”

Out: “… Here’s how you can help and thank you.”

Johann Sebastien Bach was a prolific composer and a prolific father, as well. He had 22 children altogether, several of whom grew up to be composers themselves. The ninth son of J.S. Bach was J.C.F Bach, that’s Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach. Here’s the opening movement from a symphony in B-flat Major by J.C.F. Bach. Dennis Russell Davies conducting the Orchestra of St. Luke’s.

Music: Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach: Sinfonia in B-flat Major, HW ½ I. Allegro
Orchestra of St. Luke’s; Dennis Russell Davies, conductor

The opening movement from a symphony in B-flat Major by Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, the ninth son of J.S. Bach. Dennis Russell Davies led that recording by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Great recordings like that are part of what you hear, right here on public radio, where we’re not here to sell air time. We’re not here for any reason except we want to share our common love of music. Every time you click on your public radio station, you’re actually joining a community of music lovers all around our listening area. Now like any community, there’s a kind of social contract that we have. We all get to share in the benefits of the community but we all need to do our part as well. Your part, right now, is making a contribution to this public radio station, a place that brings you the music that you love. Not asking for a lot, just what fits your budget and how much you listen to and enjoy this public radio station. Here’s how you can help and thank you.

Segment 11
Jeronimo de Aliseda — 5:53

In: “St. Francis of Assisi was born more than 800 …”

Out: “… Here’s how and thank you.”

St. Francis of Assisi was born more than 800 years ago in the early 1180s. He was the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, better known as the Franciscans. He lived for adventure and pleasure as a young man until he heard a sermon about a verse from the Gospel of Matthew with Christ telling his followers to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven with no money, without even any shoes. Here’s a Franciscan motet from Spain from the early 1600s by Jeronimo de Aliseda sung by The Rose Ensemble.

Music: Jeronimo de Aliseda: Beatus Franciscus
The Rose Ensemble

Music inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, Beatus Franciscus by Jeronimo de Aliseda. That’s a recording by members of The Rose Ensemble. That recording, just one example of the many great pieces of classical music you get to hear on this public radio station. What does it mean to listen to this music for you? Is it a source of comfort, a source of relaxation? Maybe it’s a source of energy and inspiration. This incredible history, this irreplaceable culture of classical music can express so much: our hopes, our dreams, our love and our loss, too. Having classical music on the radio lets us share in this ourselves, but also share it with the next generation of folks who may be curious about what classical music has to offer. Keep this cultural treasure alive, this comfort, this relaxation, this energy, this inspiration. Keep this intact for yourself and for everybody else you’d love to have hear this. Make a contribution right now in support of music you love. Here’s how and thank you.

Segment 12
Paul Galbraith — 5:43

In: “Paul Galbraith plays a unique guitar …”

Out: “… Here’s how you can help and thank you.”

Paul Galbraith plays a unique guitar. He holds it straight upright like a cello. It even has an endpin like a cello and his guitar has eight strings, not the usual six, so he can play higher and lower than a regular guitar, which makes it possible to play music originally written for piano like this sonata by Joseph Haydn.

Music: Franz Joseph Haydn (arr. Paul Galbraith): Sonata in A Major, Hob. XVI:47
Paul Galbraith, guitar

Joseph Haydn wrote that Piano Sonata in F Major for piano. Paul Galbraith came up with that arrangement for his eight-string guitar, the opening movement from Haydn’s Sonata No. 47. Great recordings like that are part of what you hear, right here on public radio, where we’re not here to sell air time. We’re not here for any reason except we want to share our common love of music. Every time you click on your public radio station, you’re actually joining a community of music lovers all around our listening area. Now like any community, there’s a kind of social contract that we have. We all get to share in the benefits of the community but we all need to do our part as well. Your part, right now, is making a contribution to this public radio station, a place that brings you the music that you love. Not asking for a lot, just what fits your budget and how much you listen to and enjoy this public radio station. Here’s how you can help and thank you.

Segment 13
Vladimir Ashkenazy — 5:50

In: “Vladimir Ashkenazy, one of the great pianists of our time …”

Out: “… Here’s how and thank you.”

Vladimir Ashkenazy, one of the great pianists of our time, often identified as a Russian pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy and it’s true. He was born in Russia but he married a pianist from Iceland in 1961. Ashkenazy says she’s helped him in all kinds of ways, even removed a splinter from his hand when he jabbed himself with a baton while he was conducting one time. And actually, he’s been an official citizen of Iceland since 1972. Here he is playing a Prelude and Fugue in E Major, the Prelude and Fugue No. 9 by Dmitri Shostakovich.

Music: Dmitri Shostakovich: Prelude and Fugue No. 9 in E Major
Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano

The Prelude and Fugue No. 9 by Dmitri Shostakovich. That’s a recording by Vladimir Ashkenazy, just one example of the many great pieces of classical music you get to hear on this public radio station. What does it mean to listen to this music for you? Is it a source of comfort, a source of relaxation? Maybe it’s a source of energy and inspiration. This incredible history, this irreplaceable culture of classical music can express so much: our hopes, our dreams, our love and our loss, too. Having classical music on the radio lets us share in this ourselves, but also share it with the next generation of folks who may be curious about what classical music has to offer. Keep this cultural treasure alive, this comfort, this relaxation, this energy, this inspiration. Keep this intact for yourself and for everybody else you’d love to have hear this. Make a contribution right now in support of music you love. Here’s how and thank you.

Segment 14
Sospiri — 5:43

In: “Sospiri is a wonderful Italian word …”

Out: “… Here’s how you can help and thank you.”

Sospiri is a wonderful Italian word that means sighing. English composer Edward Elgar borrowed that Italian word for this little piece, Sospiri. Andrew Davis conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Music: Edward Elgar: Sospiri
BBC Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Davis, conductor

Edward Elgar was a very English composer but he did sometimes use non-English words for titles. You might have heard of his Salut d’Amor or Love’s Greeting. This is called Sospiri, or sighing. Andrew Davis led that recording by the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Great recordings like that are part of what you hear, right here on public radio, where we’re not here to sell air time. We’re not here for any reason except we want to share our common love of music. Every time you click on your public radio station, you’re actually joining a community of music lovers all around our listening area. Now like any community, there’s a kind of social contract that we have. We all get to share in the benefits of the community but we all need to do our part as well. Your part, right now, is making a contribution to this public radio station, a place that brings you the music that you love. Not asking for a lot, just what fits your budget and how much you listen to and enjoy this public radio station. Here’s how you can help and thank you.

Segment 15
Jerry Junkin — 5:51

In: “Conductor Jerry Junkin is one of the great wind band …”

Out: “… Here’s how and thank you.”

Conductor Jerry Junkin is one of the great wind band specialists in the world. He’s director of bands at the University of Texas in Austin. He’s conductor of the Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia and he’s also Artistic Director and conductor of the Dallas Wind Symphony. Here’s a recording Jerry Junkin made with the University of Texas wind ensemble, the second movement, My Bonny Boy, from the English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams: English Folk Song Suite: II. My Bonny Boy
The University of Texas Wind Ensemble; Jerry Junkin, conductor

If you know your English folk songs, you were singing along there to My Bonny Boy from the English Folk Song Suite. It’s the second movement from that suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Jerry Junkin led that recording by the University of Texas wind ensemble, one example of the many great pieces of classical music you get to hear on this public radio station. What does it mean to listen to this music for you? Is it a source of comfort, a source of relaxation? Maybe it’s a source of energy and inspiration. This incredible history, this irreplaceable culture of classical music can express so much: our hopes, our dreams, our love and our loss, too. Having classical music on the radio lets us share in this ourselves, but also share it with the next generation of folks who may be curious about what classical music has to offer. Keep this cultural treasure alive, this comfort, this relaxation, this energy, this inspiration. Keep this intact for yourself and for everybody else you’d love to have hear this. Make a contribution right now in support of music you love. Here’s how and thank you.

Segment 16
Value — 0:21

I’m Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today. This has been a big year for belt-tightening, for looking very carefully at the value we get for the money we’re laying out. I’ve cut back on a few things, but not on classical music. I’m a member of my public radio station. Please support your public radio station as well and thank you.

Segment 17
Escape — 0:21

I’m Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today. There are days when the news seems to be all bad and classical music on my public radio station is like an oasis. Music is like an emotional release or even a pick-me-up. Support classical music by making a contribution to your public radio station. Here’s how and thank you.

Segment 18
Companionship — 0:22

I’m Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today. Is listening to classical music something special for you? Great music, and on public radio, intelligent companionship to go along with that music. Make a contribution to this radio station today, to support the music that makes such a difference in your life. Here’s how and thank you.

Segment 19
Value — 0:47

I’m Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today. This has been a big year for belt-tightening, for looking very carefully at the value we get for the money we’re laying out. I’ve cut back on a few things, but not on my classical music. For me, listening to classical music on the radio is energizing, and inspirational and worth every penny. Hearing Gustavo Dudamel’s debut as music director of the L.A. Philharmonic? Fantastic. Hearing Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony playing Mahler’s Eighth? That was thought-provoking and soul-searching. Those and so many more great moments in the last year. If you’re like me, if you can’t imagine a life without this great music, please support this public radio station. Here’s how you can do exactly that and thank you.

Segment 20
Overcoming Challenges — 0:49

I’m Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today. There are days when the news seems to be all bad, nothing but scandals and struggles, conflict and terrible challenges. Classical music on my public radio station is like an oasis for me. I can take a moment to reflect, to get some perspective on things. And music so often is about overcoming challenges. In the last year on PT, we’ve covered the musical celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. We’ve heard music to honor the Nobel Peace Prize and, I suspect, we’ve had music that lifted your spirits when that was exactly what you were looking for. Support the radio station you value by making a contribution right now. Here’s how to make your contribution and thank you so much for supporting public radio.

Segment 21
Companionship — 0:48

I’m Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today. If you’re a classical music lover, like me, you know there is nothing like the radio on a long drive with a full symphony, not just a movement from a symphony. You have time to settle completely into the music, to let it trigger all kinds of feelings and memories, to let it wash over you. Public radio is a regular companion for me, in the car or at home in the kitchen or at my desk. And part of what makes it special is every time I tune in I know that I’m joining a community of listeners. Well like any community we value we have to do our part to keep it strong. I hope you’ll join me in supporting classical music on public radio. Here’s how you can support your public radio station and thank you so much for your contribution.

Segment 22
World of Music — 0:22

I’m Fred Child, host of American Public Media’s Performance Today. In some ways, I think of my job as a reporter for an enormous beat: the world of classical music. On Performance Today, we broadcast highlights from great recent performances all around the world. If you believe like I do that classical music is thriving, make a contribution right now. Here’s how.

Segment 23
New Music — 0:22

I’m Fred Child, the host of American Public Media’s Performance Today. There is so much new classical music being written and performed everyday, I can’t think of a more exciting time to be a music lover. We need your help to keep these world premieres and all this great music on the radio. If you love PT, support this public radio station right now. Thank you for your support.

Segment 24
Piano Puzzler — 0:23

I’m Fred Child. Every week on Performance Today we broadcast a fun game called The Piano Puzzler. Composer Bruce Adolphe joins me to play a familiar tune, arranged in the style of a great composer. We get a listener on the phone to try to guess the tune and composer and you can play along at home. It’s a great way to learn new things and something you won’t hear anyplace else. Support the Piano Puzzler right now with your contribution.

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Fall 2009 Fundraising Segments

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General Information:

This is a special fundraising edition of Performance Today that Fred Child recorded for you and your audience. It contains segments from the rich archives of the show. This unique compilation features onstage and in-studio interviews and performances with musicians, a signature component of Performance Today broadcasts (Segments 1 – 5). There are also 10 short segments that put music in the context of a great story, voiced by Fred Child (Segments 6 – 15). All of these segments are easy to use nearly anywhere in the regular show and allow you to "take control" of the daily broadcast in order to add local pitching. They are designed to be used individually or back-to-back depending on the amount of time you want to pitch throughout the show.

New General Fundraising Segments:

We've produced six new general fundraising spots (Segments 16-21) in which Fred speaks to the overall value and values of public radio. These segments are 0:22 or 0:48 in length so that you can personalize these spots by adding your own station's tag line or fundraising information at the end to fill a 0:29 or 0:59 spot. As listeners have very strong relationships with national program hosts, we encourage you to use these general spots throughout your fundraising schedule, in addition to within the Performance Today broadcast window.

New Performance Today Fundraising Short Segments

We've also produced three short fundraising spots (Segments 22-24) in which Fred highlights the value of Performance Today and urges listeners to support their station. These are program-specific spots that could be used at any time during a Performance Today broadcast. The spots are 0:22 in lengths so that you can personalize them with a station tag line or fundraising information at the end to fill a 0:29 spot.

A new idea for this fall — use General Fundraising Segments to drive Web pledges when you're not pitching live. For example: run the new General Fundraising Segments from Fred during every break in PT or evening classical music (locally or nationally hosted) for 6 weeks (out of a drive). Add a local tag to contribute at your Web site, and bring in incremental additional revenue. Try it with Performance Today, evening classical (or any program), and let us know your results.

Segments in this fundraising program include:

Segment 1 Amelia Piano Trio 18:11
Segment 2 Marc-Andre Hamelin 15:49
Segment 3 Bergen Woodwind Quintet 12:55
Segment 4 Yolanda Kondonassis and Friends 10:16
Segment 5 Richard Danielpour and KLR Trio 14:50
Segment 6 Arcadi Volodos 5:00
Segment 7 Silvestre Revueltas 5:00
Segment 8 Dohnanyi 5:00
Segment 9 Lumbye 5:00
Segment 10 Dido's Lament 5:00
Segment 11 Gabriel Faure 5:00
Segment 12 Mozart 5:00
Segment 13 Leonard Bernstein 5:00
Segment 14 Dallas Symphony 5:00
Segment 15 Christian Tetzlaff 5:00
Segment 16 GENERAL—Discovery 0:22
Segment 17 GENERAL—Escape 0:22
Segment 18 GENERAL—Companionship 0:22
Segment 19 GENERAL—Discovery 0:48
Segment 20 GENERAL—Escape 0:48
Segment 21 GENERAL—Companionship 0:48
Segment 22 PT—Ticket to World 0:22
Segment 23 PT—New Music 0:22
Segment 24 PT—Piano Puzzlers 0:22

Segment Rundown:

Segment 1 Amelia Piano Trio – 18:11

In: "I'm Fred Child, host of American Public Media's Performance Today…"
Out: "…Thank you for listening and thank you for supporting public radio."

Music: Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 1
Amelia Piano Trio: Anthea Kreston, violin; Jason Duckles, cello; Rieko Aizawa, piano

Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 1:

• Performance Today puts music in the context of a great story which makes it all the more memorable and fun. That's worth a contribution from you.
• Performance Today helps the music to come alive by introducing you to the performers. That's the value that PT offers.
• If you value getting to know great performers and performances, consider a contribution to this station.

Segment 2 Marc-Andre Hamelin – 15:49

In: "I'm Fred Child with American Public Media's Performance …"
Out: "…Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting public radio."

Music: Debussy: Fireworks
Hamelin: Little Nocturne
Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano

Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 2:

• By inviting classical musicians into the studio, Performance Today shows listeners how musicians do what they do. That makes the performance more interesting and lets listeners know the musicians love what they do.
• Performance Today connects you with wonderful musicians from all over the world.
• Sharing a love of music is a gift. Share that gift with others by helping this station continue its great work. Make a contribution today.

Segment 3 Bergen Woodwind Quintet – 12:55

In: "I'm Fred Child. You're listening to American Public Media's Performance Today…"
Out: "… Thank you for listening and supporting public radio."

Music: J. S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in G Major
Bergen Woodwind Quintet

Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 3:

• Classical music did not stop with Mozart. Performance Today features new and interesting music that you are unlikely to hear anywhere else.
• Performance Today puts music in the context of a great story which makes the performance more memorable.
• If you have fun listening to the radio, make a financial contribution to this station.

Segment 4 Yolanda Kondonassis and Friends – 10:16

In: "I'm Fred Child, the host of American Public Media's Performance Today…"
Out: "…Thank you for listening and thank you for supporting public radio."

Music: Debussy: Sonate, Mvmt 2 "Interlude"
Yolanda Kondonassis, harp; Joshua Smith, flute; Cynthia Phelps, viola

Recorded in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota

Local Pitch Points for Segment 4:

• Performance Today brings together musicians from around the country for unique performances that you won't hear anywhere else.
• If you value the variety of music and the variety of voices on Performance Today and this public radio station, make your voice heard with a financial contribution of support.

Segment 5 Danielpour and KLR Trio – 14:50

In: "I'm Fred Child. Every Friday on American Public Media's Performance Today we feature a piece of classical music…"
Out: "…Thank you for listening and thank you for supporting public radio."

Music: Richard Danielpour: The Book of Hours II. Afternoon; III. Evening
KLR Trio: Joseph Kalichstein, piano; Jaime Laredo, violin; Sharon Robinson, cello; with Michael Tree, viola

Recorded at the 92nd St. Y in New York, New York

Local Pitch Points for Segment 5:

• Performance Today takes listeners to stages all over the world to concerts they wouldn't otherwise be able to hear.
• Classical music did not stop with Mozart. Performance Today features new and interesting music that isn't yet available on CD.
• Sharing a love of music is a gift. Share that gift with others by helping this station continue its great work. Make a contribution today.

Segment 6 Arcadi Volodos – 5:00

In: "Arcadi Volodos was 24 when he made his debut recording…"
Out: "… from the debut CD of Russian pianist Arcadi Volodos."

Arcadi Volodos was 24 when he made his debut recording in 1996. It's a collection of transcriptions for piano, almost all unbelievably difficult to play on piano. That was really the point of the album, to introduce the sheer physical talent of this young pianist, Arcadi Volodos.

Music: Schubert-Liszt: Liebesbotschaft (Love Message); Rimsky-Korsakov-Cziffra: Flight of the Bumblebee; Arcadi Volodos, piano

About half of a century ago, George Cziffra came up with that solo piano version of Flight of the Bumblebee by Rimsky-Korsakov. Not many pianists have had the gumption to tackle it since then. That recording and the Schubert song Love's Message, both from the debut CD of Russian pianist Arcadi Volodos.

Segment 7 Silvestre Revueltas – 5:00

In: "Silvestre Revueltas was a Mexican composer…"
Out: "…he's the pianist at the piano bar."

Silvestre Revueltas was a Mexican composer born on the very last day of the 1800s, born Dec. 31 1899. Let's hear some music he wrote just months before he died in 1940. Two little pieces called Two Little Serious Pieces, which are not serious at all actually, entirely tongue-in-cheek. Thomas Stevens playing trumpet with the Westwood Wind Quintet.

Music: Silvestre Revueltas: Two Little Serious Pieces; I. Allegro, II. Tempo di Valse; Thomas Stevens, trumpet, with the Westwood Wind Quintet; Robert Henderson, conductor

Two Little Serious Pieces by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas. Thomas Stevens played the trumpet along with the Westwood Wind Quintet. Silvestre Revueltas actually shows up in a 1935 Mexican movie called ¡Vámanos con Pancho Villa! He's the pianist at a piano bar.

Segment 8 Erno Dohnanyi – 5:00

In: "When he was 6 years old, Dohnanyi began getting violin lessons…"
Out: "… part of a larger collection for piano called The Humoresques."

When he was 6 years old, Dohnanyi began getting violin lessons from his father, but they never really took hold. Dohnanyi later said he hated the scraping sound of the bow on the strings and that would make him run back to piano. But he was also dissatisfied with only being able to play one thing at a time on the violin. As a 6 year old and throughout his life, Dohnanyi loved the many possibilities of the piano. Here's a toccata Dohnanyi wrote in 1907, a recording by Jeno Jando.

Music: Dohnanyi: Toccata from Humoresques Op.17; Jeno Jando, piano

An athletic recording by Jeno Jando. Erno Dohnanyi wrote that toccata in 1907 as part of a larger collection for piano called The Humoresques.

Segment 9 Lumbye – 5:00

In: "Hans Christian Lumbye was an up and coming composer in Denmark…"
Out: "…a recording by the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra."

Hans Christian Lumbye was an up and coming composer in Denmark in the early 1800s, but his concert debut was canceled when three days before the event King Frederick VI of Denmark died. There was no entertainment and no music in the country for two months. After a suitable period of mourning, Lumbye wrote music like this:

Music: Hans Christian Lumbye: Finalegalop from the ballet "Napoli"; Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor

A gallop by Danish composer Hans Christian Lumbye a recording by the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Segment 10 Dido's Lament – 5:00

In: "Berlioz is one but dozens of composers have written music inspired by…"
Out: "…from the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell."

Berlioz is one of but dozens of composers who have written music inspired by that 2,000 year-old poem, Virgil's Aeneid. Let's hear Dido's Lament from the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell. Barbara Bonney with Christopher Hogwood conducting the Academy of Ancient Music.

Music: Henry Purcell: Dido's Lament from "Dido and Aeneas"; Thy Hand Belinda... When I am laid in earth; Barbara Bonney, soprano; The Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood

Barbara Bonney with Dido's Lament from the opera Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell.

Segment 11 Gabriel Faure – 5:00

In: "We know for a fact that Gabriel Faure was a romantic…"
Out: "… recording by cellist Pieter Wispelwey and pianist Paolo Giacometti."

We know for a fact that Gabriel Faure was a romantic composer. The hard evidence is that he wrote three different pieces called "Romance." One for violin and piano, another for piano four hands—two people playing the same piano. Here's one he wrote for cello and piano. Pieter Wispelwey playing piano, Paolo Giacometti at the piano.

Music: Gabriel Fauré: Romance in A Major, Op. 69; Pieter Wispelwey, cello; Paolo Giacometti, piano

The Romance in A Major for cello and piano by Gabriel Faure. That's a recording by cellist Pieter Wispelwey and pianist Paolo Giacometti.

Segment 12 Mozart – 5:00

In: "In 1782 Mozart had just moved to Vienna…"
Out: "… from Mozart's Serenade kochel 388."

In 1782 Mozart had just moved to Vienna. He was trying to make a living and one way to do it was write background music for outdoor parties of Viennese nobleman. Here's the Andante from a Wind Serenade that Mozart wrote that year. Members are of the Orchestra of the Champs Elysees are in performance.

Music: Mozart: Andante from Serenade No. 12 in C Minor for winds, K. 388; Harmonie de l'Orchestre des Champs Elysees; Philippe Herreweghe, conductor

Members of the wind band of the Orchestra of the Champs Elysess in Paris with that slow movement from Mozart's Wind Serenade No. 12, the Andante movement from Mozart's Serenade kochel 388.

Segment 13 Leonard Bernstein – 5:00

In: "At what point do we stop calling her…"
Out: "… the first of her Grammy nominations for that CD."

At what point do we stop calling her the fine young American violinist and just call her the fine American violinist? Hilary Hahn is very close to turning 30. She'll hit that milestone this fall. Let's hear a recording she made when she was not yet 20. Hilary Hahn 18 when she made this CD with the Baltimore Symphony and conductor David Zinman. Let's hear the second movement of the Serenade by Leonard Bernstein.

Music: Leonard Bernstein: Serenade for Solo Violin, Strings, Harp, and Percussion; II. Aristophanes (Allegretto); Hilary Hahn, violin; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; David Zinman, conductor

Leonard Bernstein inspired by Plato's Symposium when he wrote that Serenade and that second movement inspired by Aristophanes. Hilary Hahn played the violin, David Zinman led the Baltimore Symphony and Hilary Hahn got the first of her Grammy nominations for that CD.

Segment 14 Dallas Symphony – 5:00

In: "Here's Eduardo Mata conducting the Dallas Symphony…"
Out: "… Eduardo Mata led the Dallas Symphony."

Here's Eduardo Mata conducting the Dallas Symphony. Orgia by Joaquin Turina.

Music: Joaquin Turina: Orgia; Dallas Symphony Orchestra; Eduardo Mata, conductor

One of the Danzas Fantasticas, the fantastic dances, by Joaquin Turina. Eduardo Mata led the Dallas Symphony.

Segment 15 Christian Tetzlaff – 5:00

In: "One of my favorite non-standard venues for classical music…"
Out: "… Christian Tetzlaff in concert."

One of my favorite non-standard venues for classical music is the de-commissioned Heimbach Electric plant in Germany. Actually, if you're in the balcony, just overhead there is a row of gauges for measuring pressure and wattage. The stage is built around a couple of enormous old turbines. Catwalks loom over heard, big black iron hooks and chains dangle from the ceiling and there's Christian Tetzlaff playing his violin.

Music: Paul Hindemith: Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 11, No. 6; III. Finale: Lebhaft; Heimbach Spannungen Festival; Christian Tetzlaff, violin

The last movement from the solo violin sonata by Paul Hindemith. Christian Tetzlaff in concert.

Segment 16 GENERAL – Discovery 0:22

I'm Fred Child and if you're like me, chances are you can find yourself in something of a comfortable routine. Wake up. Go to work. Go to sleep. Repeat. But whenever I turn on public radio I discover something new—an idea, a fun fact, a fascinating piece of music—and it makes me feel alive. To stay fresh, support this station with a financial contribution. Here's how.

Segment 17 GENERAL – Escape 0:22

I'm Fred Child, host of American Public Media's Performance Today. There are days when I struggle with information overload. But classical music on my public radio station is an oasis. Instead of too much information, classical music gives me the right information, an emotional lift. Support classical music by making a contribution to this station. Here's how, and thank you.

Segment 18 GENERAL – Companionship 0:22

I'm Fred Child, host of American Public Media's Performance Today. Is listening to classical music something special for you? That intelligent companionship, the great music you turn to. Those moments can live with you forever. Support the music that makes such a difference in your life. Support this public radio station today Thank you and here's how.

Segment 19 GENERAL – Discovery 0:48

I'm Fred Child, the host of American Public Media's Performance Today. I don't know about you, but I find it energizing, even exhilarating to learn something. For instance, did you know that violinists develop a dark spot on their neck from their instrument rubbing their skin, they call it a hickey? Did you know that composer Felix Mendelssohn in his spare time was an amazing fine arts painter? Did you know that Richard Nixon once played his own piano concerto on television? All of those facts I learned from listening to public radio. And how many times have you said, "I heard on public radio today…" Well if public radio gives you a sense of excitement and wonder about the world, make a contribution right now to your public radio station. Thank you for your support and thank you for listening.

Segment 20 GENERAL – Escape 0:48

I'm Fred Child, host of American Public Media's Performance Today. A lot of folks are cutting back a little bit on vacations or travel this year, but there is one ticket I just could not live without: my public radio station. The great music we hear on this station can evoke all kinds of images, tastes and smells of exotic places. But more than just satisfying your travel bug, music can take you to another state of mind. It can bring an incredible serenity. I thank my public radio station for that. If you value the inspiration and peaceful retreat that music on this public radio station provides, please consider making a financial contribution to support the music that is so important to all of us. You'll be glad you did, and thank you for doing it.

Segment 21 GENERAL – Companionship 0:48

I'm Fred Child, host of American Public Media's Performance Today. I host a public radio show but I'm also a lover of classical music, and if you're like me, you know there is nothing like turning on the radio on a long drive and the treat of hearing an entire symphony, not just a couple of movements. Certain places in the music can come alive as if they were electrified and I wonder, "Did the composer write this just for me? How did Beethoven know?!" Public radio is my constant companion, whether I'm at home, in the car, or have my earbuds in while I'm running errands. Listening to public radio, I feel like part of a community of music lovers, even when I'm all by myself. Join this community by helping us and making a contribution right now. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support.

Segment 22 PT – Ticket to World 0:22

I'm Fred Child, host of American Public Media's Performance Today. Everyday on PT we take you to the best concerts from all around the world—from the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, to Carnegie Hall in New York. PT is your ticket to the world of classical music. If you enjoy the international concerts you hear on our show, make a contribution to this public radio station. Here's how.

Segment 23 PT – New Music 0:22

I'm Fred Child, host of American Public Media's Performance Today. There is so much amazing new music being written and it is my privilege to share it with you. In fact, I can't think of a more exciting time to be a music lover. We need your help to keep these world premieres, interviews and the great music on the air. Make a contribution right now to this public radio station. Thank you.

Segment 24 PT – Piano Puzzlers 0:22

I'm Fred Child and every week on American Public Media's Performance Today we broadcast a game called The Piano Puzzler. It's a great way to learn new things about classical music, and a reminder that even classical musicians can have a sense of humor. Show your support for The Piano Puzzler by making a contribution to this public radio station. Here's how you can do your part.

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