Walter Cronkite, the man who defined the term "anchorman," has died at age 92. The legendary CBS news reporter visited WRTI in 2006 and spoke with Windsor Johnston about a variety of topics including the war in Vietnam, his love of boating, how technology has re-shaped the news since his time behind the anchor desk, what he considered the biggest story of the 20th century, and also some of his regrets.

Susan Lewis looks at a new exhibition at the National Constitution Center exploring the ways American architects are using recycled materials to address social issues.

Jason Peifer explores the role and history of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman, a 65-year-old organization dedicated to preserving and promoting fine crafts. Their Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair is on July 25th and 26th in Wilmington.

David Patrick Stearns looks ahead to a performance with the Ocean City Pops by husband and wife opera stars Eileen Perez and Stephen Costello.

Join Jill Pasternak when she interviews Serbian guitarist and composer Maya Le Roux Obradovic. Her latest CD - Symphonic and Guitar - is filled with her own compositions, many inspired by the colorful folklore of the Balkans that were the setting of her early childhood. She moved to Geneva, Switzerland at age five, and eventually studied music at Conservatoire superieur de Geneve and then in Paris. Geneva is Maya's home, but her Serbian roots infuse her music; Symphonic and Guitar is a collaboration with Radio Belgrade Orchestra and Sinfonietta Beograd String Orchestra.

Sunday, July 19

3 to 5 pm

New York Philharmonic

Highlights from the 2007/2008 season, includes works by Rossini, Berlioz, and Tchaikovsky

Conducted by Riccardo Muti, Sir Colin Davis, and Lorin Maazel


Program:

Rossini: Semiramide Overture

Berlioz: Les nuits d'ete

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, Pathetique

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This has been an important year for jazz anniversaries: Blue Note turned 70, Prestige turned 60 and, of course, Miles Davis' Kind of Blue turned 50. All of these accomplished innovators have one thing in common - they were turning out extremely influential jazz in the year 1959.

On Sunday, July 26th at 7 pm, WRTI presents a one-hour program highlighting some of the classic recordings from that magical year.

Sunday, July 12

3 to 5 pm

New York Philharmonic

Conducted by Alan Gilbert

Works by Beethoven, Schuman, and Brahms

Program:

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis

Schuman: Symphony No. 8

Brahms: Symphony No. 4

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We listen again to Jim Cotter's interview with Elizabeth Osborne. Her work is the subject of The Color of Light, an exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Jason Peifer previews The City of Nutterly Love: Funny as Bell! A new review by the world-famous Second City comedy company at the Philadelphia Theatre Company opens this week.

Tom Keels takes us Out on a limb - a new installation at the Morris Arboretum takes audiences on a journey through the tree tops.

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The 4th annual Groovin' in the Garden concert series at the Morris Arboretum is in full swing, and WRTI is giving you a sneak-peak into what you can expect to hear at these fantastic outdoor performances.

Join Maureen Malloy on Tuesday, July 7th at 9:30 pm as she interviews Karen Rodriguez, of the Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble. On Tuesday, July 14th, Maureen will speak to Warren Oree of the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble.

Join Jill Pasternak for a fascinating interview with Bob Alberti as he discusses his former career as a Hollywood studio musician, and shares his musical talents as a jazz pianist.

Works by Anton Rubinstein