This series presents panel discussions that focus on various aspects of the arts, including the skills needed to excel. The series is moderated by Studs Terkel and produced by Alfred E. Partridge.An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).
https://www.unlockingtheairwaves.org/programs/success-in-the-arts/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden:
Jazz
This program, which discusses skills needed to excel at jazz, includes panelists Teddy Wilson, jazz pianist; and Jack Tracy, editor of Down Beat Magazine.
Dancing
This program which discusses skills needed to excel at dance, includes panelists Maria Tallchief, ballerina, New York City Ballet; Ann Barzel, dance critic of the Chicago American; and Donna Claypoole, University of Illinois Chicago.
Architecture
This program, "Success in the Art of Architecture," brings together architect Arthur Carrara; George Tsuruoka, architect and design critic for Living for Young Home Makers magazine; and Lester White professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
Acting
This program, "Success in the Art of Acting," brings together actor Melvyn Douglas; Sydney J. Harris, a columnist for the Chicago Daily News; and James Taylor, a teacher at DePaul University.
Writing
This program focuses on what it takes to be a successful writer. The panel includes Nelson Algren, novelist; Jack Conroy, book critic and editor of New Standard Encyclopedia; and Dr. Irving Blum of the University of Illinois at Chicago
Singing
This program, which discusses skills needed to excel at singing, includes panelists Richard Dyer Bennet, singer; and Irving Sablosky, music critic, Chicago Daily News.
Theatre criticism
This program, which discusses elements of successful dramatic criticism, features panelists Herman Kogan, theatre critic of the Chicago Sun Times; and Edward P. Doyle, executive editor of the Chicago American.
Classical music
This program, which discusses skills needed to excel at the performance of classical music, includes panelists Leonard Sorkin, first violinist, Fine Arts Quartet; Nicholas Malko, conductor and director, Chicago Grant Park Symphony; and George Kuyper, Manager, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Ravinia Festival.
TV and radio commentary
This program discusses what it takes to be a good television or radio commentator. The panel features Len O'Connor, a TV and radio commentator; and Janet Kern, radio and TV critic of the Chicago American and TV columnist for International News Service.
Choreography
This program's panel includes George Balanchine, choreographer of the New York City Ballet; Ann Barzel, dance critic of the Chicago American; and Donna Claypoole, dance instructor, University of Illinois Chicago.