David Patrick Stearns profiles conductor Antonio Pappano. The music director of Covent Garden is a possible candidate for the leadership of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Antonio Pappano, conductor

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• More about Antonio Pappano

In our continuing series on what it takes to bring theater to life, Jason Peifer examines the role of the director.

Philadelphia Theatre Directors

WRTI has lined up the perfect mix of classical music and jazz to set the holiday mood and add cheer to your season. Find out when to hear cherished favorites such as The Nutcracker and Messiah, as well as A Classical Kids Christmas, WRTI's 2007 Top 75 Jazz Countdown, our Jazz New Year's Eve, the Vienna Philharmonic's annual New Year's concert, and more...

Mark your calendar?here are some of WRTI's holiday highlights.

By Meridee Duddleston

Confidential Sources

Philadelphia, PA – WRTI's Meridee Duddleston takes a look at some of the legal issues surrounding the use of confidential sources by journalists. Norman Pearlstine, Time, Inc.'s former editor-in-chief, comments on the role of the press in American society. And Temple University Beasley School of Law Professor Craig Green weighs in on concerns inherent in recognizing a special legal status for journalists when it comes to subpoenas.

By Windsor Johnston

Robert Ballard

Jim Cotter speaks with composer Jennifer Higdon.

Susan Lewis looks at how flamenco and jazz tap are paired in a production in Philadelphia this weekend.

Jason Peifer on playwright Tennessee Williams as EgoPo Productions opens a festival of his life and work.

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Jill Pasternak talks with Canadian soprano saxophonist and flutist Jane Bunnett. She has become one of the foremost jazz musicians in Canada, particularly as a Cuban-Jazz Fusion specialist.

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• More about Jane Bunnett
• Purchase recordings

Jane Bunnett appears at the Kimmel Center Saturday, December 1 at 7:30pm.

By Windsor Johnston

Christiane Amanpour

David Patrick Stearns profiles Jan Vogler. The much talked-about cellist is about to make his Philadelphia debut.

Susan Lewis looks ahead to performances of Handel's Messiah.

Jason Peifer looks at the role of the stage manager.

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• Jan Vogler
• More about George Frideric Handel

As pianist for famed bandoneon virtuoso Astor Piazzolla for ten years, Ziegler went on to create his own updated version of the nuevo tango by establishing his own trio and Quartet. His music incorporates and extends the jazz and tango innovations created by Piazzolla, thus epitomizing what nuevo tango truly means.

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