In honor of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish Year, PRI’s radio program, “Sound and Spirit,” offers a glimpse into its customs and traditions to further understand and appreciate this “Day of Awe.” Learn about the What, Why and When of the Jewish High Holidays and listen to readings of holiday-specific Bible passages by logging on to the Public Arts section of our website.
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Autumn
September 25, 2006 · Leave a Comment
When the temperature cools, the leaves change color, and you find yourself carving pumpkins, stuffing turkeys and watching football, you know that autumn has arrived! Find out how best to put together your child’s Halloween costume, learn the history of pumpkin farming, and discover why fall is the best time to plant your garden — all with the help of our Public Arts features.
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Contemporary Composers
September 25, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Delve into the minds of contemporary music composers as they explain the ideas that fuel their sound. For example, how do they use a flute to convey the frustration of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict or a violin to describe an ice skater gliding across a pond? Visit the Public Arts section of our website to find out how musicians channel thoughts into sounds as composers explain their compositions.
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