Thursday, March 1, 2012

Music on PBS SoCal March 11-17

MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS ON PBS SOCAL

FOR WEEK OF MARCH 11-17



Sunday, March 11, 7 p.m. – “Oscar Hammerstein II: Out of My Dreams” – PREMIERE

The special celebrates the legendary works of the most acclaimed lyricist and librettist of the 20th century. Matthew Morrison (“Glee”) hosts.



Sunday, March 11, 8:30 p.m. – “Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony” –PREMIERE

Tony® Award-winning Broadway, television (“Glee”) and recording artist Idina Menzel, backed by an orchestra masterfully led by legendary composer/conductor Marvin Hamlisch, performs at The Royal Conservatory’s beautiful Koerner Hall in Toronto, Canada.



Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m. – “Chris Botti Live in Boston Part II” –PREMIERE

This special contains footage not seen in last year’s performance “Chris Botti Live in Boston.” Artists appearing along with Botti include Sting, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo-Ma and Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops.



Friday, March 16, 10:30 p.m. – “The B-52s with The Wild Crowd! – Live in Athens, GA” –PREMIERE

This special celebrates the 34th anniversary of the American rock band – the B-52s – with a live performance recorded in the band’s hometown of Athens, Ga.

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