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Nixon in China (English Language Opera) and Red Detachment of Women (Chinese Ballet)
Today we proffer the first act of the English Language Opera "Nixon in China" written by John Adams (libretto by Alice Goodman). This opera tells the story of Richard Nixon's trip to China in 1972 which helped reverse decades of hostility between our two nations.
Later in the show we present "The Red Detachment of Women." This was the Chinese ballet/symphony/opera presented to Richard and Patricia Nixon during their visit. It tells the story of Wu, an oppressed female peasant who is beaten by her landlord and left for dead. Wu revives, escapes to the mountains and joins the "Red Detachment of Women" who return to overthrow the landlord and liberate her village.
As the situation on the Korean peninsula deteriorates, these works are presented in the hope that listeners will reflect upon the hardship caused by national antagonisms and promote relationships of mutual trust and benefit, particularly with those with whom we disagree.
58:55 minutes (80.92 MB)
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JP Marat - Classic Marat - Puerto Rico Rises !
This afternoon we offer a full hour of Puerto Rican Musicians including: Pirulo y la Tribu (New voice of PR Salsa), Daddy Yankee (Reggaeton Cool), Jennifer Lopez (PR Pop Princess), Vaya Con Dios (Big Ballads) and Tito Puente (Classic Salsa). Our thoughts are with the proud and undefeated people of Puerto Rico as they rebuild their island paradise in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico Rises !
58:39 minutes (80.55 MB)
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Classic Marat - Richard Wagner - Parsifal (Opera) - Act 1
Parisfal was the final (and some think the finest) Opera written by Richard Wagner. For many years it was only performed at the Bayreuth Festival Theatre in Bavaria. Both the opera and the composer are highly controversial. Check it out yourself and let me know what you think.
59:16 minutes (81.4 MB)
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Classic Marat - Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderly, Bill Evans and friends explore modal jazz in "Kind of Blue." This sublime composition from 1959 is widely recognized as one of the best selling, most respected Jazz albums of all time.
49:15 minutes (67.64 MB)
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Classic Marat - Buena Vista Social Club
Arguably the best selling world music album of all time, "Buena Vista Social Club" reunites Cuba's most venerable musicians, many of whom were active in the 1930's, 40's and early 50's. This album was produced in 1996 in Cuba by Ry Cooder and inspired a film of the same name by Wim Wenders. I strongly encourage you to search Youtube for "Buena Vista Social Club." You'll discover a trove of excellent music videos. Download. Share. Repeat as needed.
56:10 minutes (77.15 MB)
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Classic Marat - Alternative Tracks - Vol 1
CLASSICAL MARAT - ALTERNATIVE SETS - VOLUME 1
Layla - "Smokestacks"
BREAK ONE
The Black Keys - "Turn Blue"
Bleeding Dream - "Waking Rainbow"
Blondie - "Winter"
Blue Oyster Cult - "Don’t Fear The Reaper"
Brian Eno - "Here Come the Warm Jets"
BREAK TWO
Bob Mould - "I Don’t Know You Anymore"
Brian Johnstown Massacre - "If Love Is the Drug"
Chromatics - "In Films"
Claire - "Broken Promise Lands"
Cocteau Twins - "Iceblink Luck"
Crystal Castles - "CrimeWave"
57:54 minutes (79.53 MB)
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JP Marat - Modern Jazz Quartet - Blues at Carnegie Hall
48:39 minutes (66.81 MB)
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Classic Marat - Acoustic Masterpieces - Volume 1
Acoustic Masterpieces - Volume 1,
“Lion’s Roar” - First Aid Kit
“Blossom” - James Taylor and Carole King
“So Far Away” - Carole King and James Taylor
“Machine Gun Kelly” - James Taylor and Carole King
“Up On The Roof” - Carole King and James Taylor
“Cosmic Love” - Florence and the Machine
“Drumming Song” - Florence and the Machine
“Hurricane Drunk” - Florence and the Machine
“Wayfaring Stranger” - Jack White
“Am I Born to Die” - Tim Eriksen
“Lady Margret” - Cassie Franklin
“Idumea” - Sacred Harp Singers
51:47 minutes (71.13 MB)
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Classic Marat - Take Five - Jazz Legends Volume 1
Legendary Jazz from the late 1950's and 1960. This show features Blossom Dearie and the Dave Brubeck Quartet (with Paul Desmond). We play the entire "Time Out" album including the iconic jazz piece "Take Five." Share the link. Download. Enjoy.
59:09 minutes (81.23 MB)
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Classic Marat - Soulful Songs Volume 1
SOULFUL SONGS - Volume 1
"Midnight Train to Georgia" - by Gladys Night and the Pips
"I Try" - Macy Gray
"I Say a Little Prayer" - Aretha Franklin
"Sarah Smile" - Hall and Oates
"She’s Gone"- Hall and Oates
"One of a Kind Love Affair" - The Spinners
"When a Man Loves a Woman" - Percy Sledge
"Destination Anywhere" - The Commitments Soundtrack
"A Change is Gonna Come" - Sam Cook
"Just the Two of Us" - Bill Withers
"Lovely Day" - Bill Withers
"Tupelo Honey" - Van Morrison
59:33 minutes (81.79 MB)
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