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Voice of America news editor and Pittsburgh native Dan Joseph ("Behind the Yoi: The Life of Myron Cope, Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Broadcaster") joins the podcast this week for a deep dive into the legacy of one of pro football's most unique broadcast voices. Myron Cope (1929-2008) served as the radio color commentator for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers from 1970 to 2005, becoming an irreplaceable voice in NFL broadcasting. Known for his distinctive, gravelly tone and catchphrases like “Yoi!” and “Okle-dokle,” Cope's excitement and unapologetic support for the Steelers led fans to mute their TVs and tune into his radio broadcasts. His career extended beyond game days, with his pioneering evening talk show dominating Pittsburgh's airwaves for over two decades and earning him the honor of being the first pro football announcer inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Born and raised in Pittsburgh to Lithuanian Jewish parents, Cope initially pursued journalism, writing for publications such as Sports Illustrated. But it was through the airwaves that he truly captured fans' hearts. In 1975, Cope created the "Terrible Towel" - a gold towel Steelers fans waved in support of their team - which became a powerful emblem of Steelers Nation. His contributions to the team's lore also include co-naming 1972's “Immaculate Reception,” forever tying him to one of the NFL's most iconic plays. Beyond broadcasting, Cope's legacy reflects his dedication to his family and community. He donated all Terrible Towel royalties to the care facility where his son, born with brain damage, still resides. Over his lifetime, Cope raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for children with disabilities, underscoring the kindness and loyalty that endeared him to Pittsburgh and solidified his place in sports history. + + + SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2   BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "Behind the Yoi: The Life of Myron Cope, Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Broadcaster" (2024): https://amzn.to/3O2CbWZ   FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Threads:  https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

SynopsisOn today's date in 2010, at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music in Nashville, the ALIAS ensemble gave the premiere performance of a new chamber world by American composer Gabriela Lena Frank. It was titled Hilos — the Spanish word for “threads” — and scored for piano, violin, cello and clarinet.Now, it's not unusual for composers to tap their particular cultural background for inspiration, but Gabriela Lena Frank has a pretty wide variety of options in that regard: Her father is an American of Lithuanian Jewish heritage and her mother is Peruvian of Chinese descent. They met when her father was a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru in the 1960s, and Frank herself grew up in Berkeley, California."There's usually a story line behind my music," says Frank. Regarding Hilos, she noted, “There are similarities to [Mussorgsky's] ‘Pictures at an Exhibition' in that each movement tells a different story … Hilos refers to the ‘threads' that make up Andean textiles and how these threads weave together.”Each movement of Hilos has an evocative title, such “Canto del Altiplano” (Song of the Highlands), “Zumballyu” (Spinning Top), or “Juegos de los Niños” (Games of the Children).Music Played in Today's ProgramGabriela Lena Frank (b. 1972) Hilos Lee Carroll Levine, cl; Zeneba Brown, vn; Matt Walker, vcl; Gabriela Lena Frank, p. Naxos 8.559645

In this episode of The Conductor's Podcast, my guest is Gabriel Lena Frank.  As she continues to be a remarkable composer, she's fulfilling her passion of wanting to live by 100 years and seeing that music becomes more accessible to individuals who really want and need it. Tune in this episode and be inspired on how creativity impacts society and how you can navigate the world of music despite being bombarded with biases and different gender or race-related conundrums.Currently serving as Composer-in-Residence with the Philadelphia Orchestra and included in the Washington Post' s list of the 35 most significant women composers in history, identity has always been at the center of composer/pianist Gabriela Lena Frank's music. Born in 1972 to a mother of Peruvian/Chinese ancestry and a father of Lithuanian/Jewish descent, Gabriela explores her multicultural American heritage through her compositions. In 2017, Gabriela founded the award-winning Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music, a non-profit training institution held on her two rural properties in Boonville, CA for emerging composers from a broad array of demographics and aesthetics. Civic outreach is an essential part of Gabriela's work.  She has volunteered extensively in hospitals and prisons, with her current focus on developing the music school program at Anderson Valley High School, a rural public school of modest means with a large Latino population in Boonville, CA.In the 2022-23 season, she will see the premiere of her first opera, El último sueño de Frida y Diego with Pulitzer playwright Nilo Cruz, co-commissioned by San Diego Opera and San Francisco Opera.

The Genealogy Guys Podcast is back after a 3-month hiatus! NEWS YOU CAN USE AND SHARE! The new International African American Museum has launched its membership programs. RootsMagic has invited the public to participate in a community preview of RootsMagic 8 to provide pre-release feedback. Visit https://www.rootsmagic.com/preview/get/ to get involved. MyHeritage ... ... announced the release of a new record collection, United States Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956. ... introduced Photo Storyteller, a new way to record stories and add narrative behind your favorite family photos. ... .announced Deep Nostalgia to animate faces on your family photos. ... added millions of historical Lithuanian-Jewish records from the LitvakSIG's work, 1795-1940. ... introduced Genetic Groups using high resolution of 2,100+ geographic regions. Nathan Dylan Goodwin has a new book, The Chester Creek Murders, featuring new characters and forensic DNA research. Findmypast has introduced a new and improved image viewer and has added many new and expanded collections: Ireland, Londonderry City Burials (1853-1961); New York Catholic Parish Registers (browse) for Bronx, Yonkers, and Ulster Counties; additions to the Denbighshire Parish Records; and additions to Essex Baptisms, Kent Baptisms, and Kent Marriages FamilySearch has remodeled its library in Salt Lake City and has launched a new webpage. Drew recaps huge new and expanded collections at FamilySearch. We'll be participating in the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (WSGS) Gene-A-Rama on April 9-10 and the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference on April 14-17. Drew has been writing a daily blog entry throughout March about his work with his ancestors on the collaborative FamilySearch Family Tree. Drew is also coordinating the project to document African Americans interred in Tampa's Zion Cemetery and their descendants. We have new Patreon members this week. We'd like to thank all our supporting Patreon members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. You should also tell your friends or your society about our free podcasts, our free blog, and our Genealogy Guys Learn subscription education website. Visit our Genealogy Guys Blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com/ for even more news between podcasts. Let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com. George and Drew are available for virtual presentations for your local society. Contact us at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

*This episode contains heavy content, which may be triggering for some.*  - There are some graphic and shocking discussions in this episode pertaining to The Holocaust. We believe this content must be heard in order to keep educating the World about these heinous crimes, in the hopes that they won't be continually repeated.We have a chat with author, Keith Morgan. Keith is the writer of Ruta's Closet, which introduces the story of Ruta Kron Sigal (Hiiro's late grandmother, Jewish Holocaust child survivor) and her horrific experiences growing up in Shavl, Lithuania during WWII. Ruta (Ruth) was able to immigrate to Nova Scotia, Canada, eventually settling in Vancouver, BC. Keith also addresses the specifics of when he first met with Ruth and what sparked the beginning of this project that is also now slated for a 25-part podcast series covering the stories of Ruta's Closet!Keith shares his initial beginnings of his writing and newspaper reporting career. He's originally from Blackpool, UK and actually came from the music industry?!This informative, heartfelt and candid episode is both endearing and insightful. It touches on a subject that hits close to home for both of us, and one that is threaded throughout most of our other episodes. Thank you Keith for all the work you're doing in broadcasting the voices of Jewish ancestors to the current and future generations!Keith's LINKS:WebsiteRuta's Closet on AmazonVancouver Holocaust Education CentreGetting Jewcy LINKS:Watch This Episode on YouTubeInstagram (@getting_jewcy)Facebook (@gettingjewcy)

Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org.  The guys start off challenging listeners to get on eBay NOW and see all the family history material available for small money. They mention original 19th century hometown newspapers, family Bibles, letters, postcards, family and historic documents, and personal items. Perhaps you won’t find something right away, but you’ll be amazed what all is there! David then brings up the new record haul at MyHeritage.com… millions of Lithuanian/Jewish records. Then, it’s a librarian in Tampa whose father, as a boy, was pictured on ad labels of orange crates. This family connection has caused this librarian to collect orange crate ads of all types. What family connection might you wish to collect? Finally, new fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls have been found. Hear what is known so far. Next up, Gina Philabert Ortega talks Women’s History Month and shares her tips on researching female ancestors. They can be tricky with all those name changes. She’ll also have some sources unique to women to share with you. Maggie Stevenson from our sponsor Legacy Tree Genealogists then talks ancestors and pets AND wild animals! How did these critters factor into your family history? Maggie has some thoughts on sources and what they can mean to your stories as you put them together. David returns for the next two segments for Ask Us Anything. First, the guys tackle a question about sources by which you can learn what battles your Civil War ancestor may have fought in. Then, what to do with ancestors or relatives who have been in the movies. It’s a perfect question for Fisher who has two such people in his family, including his mother. That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History show!

On today’s date in 2010, at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music in Nashville, the ALIAS ensemble gave the premiere performance of a new chamber world by American composer Gabriela Lena Frank. It was titled “Hilos”–the Spanish word for “threads”–and scored for piano, violin, cello and clarinet. Now, it’s not unusual for composers to tap their particular cultural background for inspiration, but Gabriela Lena Frank has a pretty wide variety of options in that regard: Her father is an American of Lithuanian Jewish heritage and her mother is Peruvian of Chinese descent. They met when her father was a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru in the 1960s, and Frank herself grew up in Berkeley, California. "There's usually a story line behind my music," says Frank. Regarding “Hilos,” she noted, “There are similarities to [Mussorgsky’s] ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ in that each movement tells a different story … ‘Hilos’ refers to the ‘threads’ that make up Andean textiles and how these threads weave together.” Each movement of “Hilos” has an evocative title, such “Canto del Altiplano” (Song of the Highlands), “Zumballyu” (Spinning Top), or “Juegos de los Niños” (Games of the Children).

On today’s date in 2010, at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music in Nashville, the ALIAS ensemble gave the premiere performance of a new chamber world by American composer Gabriela Lena Frank. It was titled “Hilos”–the Spanish word for “threads”–and scored for piano, violin, cello and clarinet. Now, it’s not unusual for composers to tap their particular cultural background for inspiration, but Gabriela Lena Frank has a pretty wide variety of options in that regard: Her father is an American of Lithuanian Jewish heritage and her mother is Peruvian of Chinese descent. They met when her father was a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru in the 1960s, and Frank herself grew up in Berkeley, California. "There's usually a story line behind my music," says Frank. Regarding “Hilos,” she noted, “There are similarities to [Mussorgsky’s] ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ in that each movement tells a different story … ‘Hilos’ refers to the ‘threads’ that make up Andean textiles and how these threads weave together.” Each movement of “Hilos” has an evocative title, such “Canto del Altiplano” (Song of the Highlands), “Zumballyu” (Spinning Top), or “Juegos de los Niños” (Games of the Children).

I've never heard of the composer Wolf Ebann (1832-1888)... but take a few minutes to listen. ------------- Wolf Ebann was a Lithuanian-Jewish composer born in 1832, in Kedainiai (in Lithuania, then part of the Russian Empire). He was first taught music (piano) by his father and uncle. From the age of 11 he studied violin in Lithuania and abroad. Later he became director of the orchestra in Kaunas. Between 1874 and 1884 he worked at the Vilnius Teacher Training Institute and he was appointed as the director of the Vilnius Department of the Russian Music Society and conductor of the Vilnius City Theater Orchestra. He died in Yalta on 10 November 1888. ------------- I found the score by chance: https://musescore.com/user/18902116/scores/6073083 Background Image by me: Palácio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz Lisbon, Portugal

As an NPR addict, I love that Tiffany Mauch's “eureka” moment was inspired by something she heard on public radio. Of course, her vision for becoming a pet caregiver really began further back, with years of passion for animals along with study and work in the field. The exciting part about the path she later chose is that she realized a need that many pet owners were clamoring for and was able to step up to serve what has become a growing business. You'll love hearing Tiffany's backstory and learning more about her services for furry family members. I've not owned a pet for a while, but have noted the remarkable advances in veterinary medicine that afford owners so many options to treat the needs of their pets. It does get more complicated, though, because with this care come important questions and concerns of how best to treat chronic conditions. Not everyone has the abilities (or the stomach) to do ongoing support that their pet may need. The care required can be overwhelming if it involves multiple medications and special treatments. This the situation where Tiffany is ready to step in with her expertise. THE SLOW COOKER I recently met Tiffany at another great coffee through FemCity Des Moines, and she talked about her system for purchasing food when it's in season and priced well—and how she sources her collection of cookbooks for recipes. Her setup seems ingenious for those of us whose cookbooks are sitting somewhere collecting dust.For some reason I had the idea that the crock pot was an invention of the 1970s, which it turns out is not true. Over at HuffPost the article, “A Brief History of the Crock Pot, The Original Slow Cooker” by Alison Spiegel, I learned that the slow cooker was an invention of Irving Naxon in 1936, inspired by his Lithuanian Jewish mother who told him of a bean stew she would regularly make prior to the Sabbath. Naxon's mother would place the stew in the pre-heated ovens of the bakery where it would continue to cook, even after the ovens were turned off, due to the retained heat. Irving called his invention the Beanery, and for years it sold successfully under that name. In the 1970s, Naxon sold his invention to Rival Manufacturing where it was rebranded and called a Crock Pot. I remember what a big deal it was to have a crock pot as a kid—and that invariably we always made the roast in it, or beef stew or chili. Tiffany is here to tell you that you can make practically ANYTHING in a slow cooker, however, and she has the stories and recipes to prove it. Per the article “The History and Benefits of Slow Cookers and Crock Pots” over at Did You Know Homes, we learn that the slow cooker has enjoyed a resurgence in the 21st century with more people like Tiffany enjoying the benefits of slow cooking for nutrition as well as ease. Tiffany's passion for slow cooking is authentic and her memorable meal story is a perfect example of why she loves to cook meals this way. You'll want to hear her story yourself on this #thedeliciousstory interview. THE COMFORT OF SOUPHands down, I agree with Tiffany that when it comes to comfort foods, nothing works as well as soup. And how perfect for her that she is a slow cooker by design, because soups are perfect for the slow cooking method. Tiffany is so passionate about her favorite slow cooking cookbooks that she has a unique and generous way of sharing the recipes and books with others. If you are seeking creative gift ideas, this one might work for you, too.I asked Tiffany for a good comfort soup recipe, and here is one she shared. The recipe comes from Stephanie O'Dea's cookbook, but it is tested and approved by Tiffany. Her comments are below in parentheses. TRADITIONAL MINESTRONE SOUP SLOW COOKER RECIPEServes 6, Ingredients8 cups beef (unsalted and low-sodium) broth1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes-whole can1 cup dry beans: I used a combo of pinto, black, lima—rinsed in hot water (I recommend soaking for 8 hours, then precooking a bit, as the beans aren't done in 8 hours but everything else is)1 cup chopped carrots1 cup sliced celery1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1 small onion, finely diced1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained½ (1) cup uncooked pasta—to add later, I used brown rice fusilli(1 tablespoon kosher salt)Parmesan cheese, optional garnishThe Directions.Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour broth into your cooker, and add tomatoes and the beans. I rinsed my beans in hot water, but didn't soak because of the high volume of liquid in this dish. If you live in a high altitude area, you might want to soak overnight, or do a quick soak by bringing the beans to a boil for 10 minutes, then letting them sit in the hot water for 1 hour. (I recommend soaking the beans in a container with water two inches above the beans in the refrigerator for 8 hours. After 8 or more hours, throw them with fresh water in a 1-2 qt slow cooker for a day or overnight or more. They're beans, it's hard to overcook but easy to undercook. Don't overthink it, they'll be fine :-D )If you are using any variety of red beans, YOU MUST do this rapid-boil to kill a possible toxin that occurs naturally in red beans.Add vegetables, seasoning, and thawed spinach. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beans are soft. Add dry pasta, and cook on high for about 30 minutes, or until pasta is bite tender. (I cook my pasta separately. This is a great use for left-over pasta or a cook ahead step) Serve in bowls with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.The Verdict.My kids love this soup. It's simple, it cleans out the cabinets and the fridge, and it really loads an awful lot of fiber and vegetable-goodness into each bowl. I use beef broth for flavor and color. If you're a vegetarian, use veggie broth, but maybe add a bit of balsamic vinegar or A-1 sauce to amp up the flavor just a tad.Freezes well---but the pasta will swell. You'll need to thin it a bit with more broth or water when reheating.SOUP AND FURRY FINISHAll this talk of soup and furry family members sounds like the makings of a wonderful evening with the comfort warm soup and a pet by your side. Of course, as I write this, we are dealing with a Midwest heatwave, so I think I'll pocket that idea until January of 2020. In the meantime, it is the season of vacations when you might find yourself in need of help caring for your pets—and if they have medical issues, you might especially need help from Tiffany. Here is a link to contact here here.

William Sutcliffe’s hilariously cynical take on backpackers and travellers, 'Are You Experienced?' is still inspiring globe-trotters all over the world. He instantly regretted a solo trip to Pakistan to get the train to Beijing, was horrified by the realities of life on the West Bank, ate nothing but marmalade sandwiches for days when travelling to the remote salt flats in Bolivia and yes a lot of the stories in Are You Experienced are autobiographical. And yes I do dare to ask him about that pretty graphic description of being unwell in India. William Sutcliffe is on the Big Travel Podcast.   On this episode we cover:    His new book The Gifted, the Talented and Me How Adrian Mole and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy are still great books for teens How living with teenagers is funny The era of sending postcards and Poste Restante How social media is stressful The difference between travel pre and post internet How travel used to be a way to reinvent yourself How you can reinvent yourself publicly every day How people make friends fast when travelling Lonely Planet being a guide to finding other Westerners Receiving letters in Kathmandu The lack of self-awareness in 18 year old travellers Travellers being at their most pretentious The two ways which travellers react to India How Lonely Planet still recommends his book over 20 years later Monish Rajesh saying it’s her favourite book about India Lisa visiting India in luxury How India can be hard work Lisa’s first time ever asking a guest whether they’ve s*it themselves in a hostel How travellers use the book to put them off India It being easier to go to Spain than India His life-changing solo trip to Pakistan Saving cash for travel by working in HMV The weird travel grant The Karakoram Highway built by China and Pakistan The long-standing dispute over the India China border Wanting to shake up his happy home life A one way ticket to Karachi and a return via Beijing to Moscow Russian invading Afghanistan Landing in Karachi, age 19, and being terrified The actually very hospitable ‘dangerous’ lands of the Peshawar in Pakistan Lisa fighting of an ear-cleaner in Bangalore Ear drum piercing versus Hepatitis Travelling to the Khyber Pass The German gun fan who took him to the gun town Not wanting to shoot a gun in the mountains the Mujahideen  Lisa being offered a gun in Phnom Penh  The incredible desert frontier town of Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uyghur in China’s far west The oppression of Uighur muslims in China The atmospheric Kashgar Sunday Bazaar Those travel moments out of Kashgar The weird awakening crossing the border from Pakistan to China Saddam as superman ‘death to America’ on a t shirt Feeling unwelcome in communist China British and American politeness A certain admiration for a total lack of any ingratiation Cycling towards Tiananmen Square in a huge boulevard of bikes How hardships when travelling can make you feel good about yourself The ‘deep thoughts’ of teenagers His book The Wall based on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict Feeling he needed an opinion on Israel coming from a Lithuanian Jewish family The max exodus of the Pogroms from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia His family moving from Lithuania to South Africa His mother’s white South African guilt Travel to Israel, Egypt Sinai Peninsula and Jordan Staying in East Jerusalem, the Palestinian side The world increasingly being divided into haves and have nots Being horrified by the brutality and injustice of the occupation ‘The power of the un-fired gun’ The Israeli hilltop settlements Green Olives tours and revelations Lisa taking the boat from Israel to Egypt and crossing very serious borders What the Israel/Palestinian wall really looks like up close The Salar de Uyuni, amid the Andes in southwest Bolivia, is the world’s largest salt flat Everything being the size of Wales The town of Atacama where it hasn’t rained for 200 years A remote 3 day drive through the desert Nothing to eat but bread and marmalade Feeling like you’re on a U2 album cover His wife, author Maggie O’Farrell Taking it in turns to write and look after the kids The scene in Are You Experienced when Dave is listening to Pink Floyds Comfortably Numb Being a massive music fan and listening to music when writing Switching off from music when travelling His perfect travel music moment with the amazing drumming from a wedding party in Rajasthan                        

Georgina Ferry interviews Siamon Gordon. Siamon Gordon FRS is Professor Emeritus of Cellular Pathology in the Dunn School. He was born the son of Lithuanian Jewish immigrants in an Afrikaans-speaking village in South Africa. Having excelled at school he qualified in medicine at the University of Cape Town before taking post-doctoral research posts in London (at St Mary’s Hospital) and Rockefeller University. While in New York he heard a lecture by Henry Harris on his then new technique of cell fusion. He transferred to Cornell University Medical School and did a PhD, first working with cell fusion and later focusing specifically on macrophages. He admits to being ‘slightly obsessed’ with macrophages, which he has worked on ever since. After further post-doctoral work, Gordon successfully applied for a Readership in Cellular Pathology at the Dunn School, arriving in 1976. He remained there for the rest of his career, continuing his work with macrophages. He has encouraged many international young scientists to work in his lab, especially from South Africa. He initiated an AIDS awareness campaign in South Africa, distributing an illustrated book entitled Staying Alive: Fighting HIV/AIDS (later You, Me and HIV). Since retirement he has worked on the history of

During World War Two, a young Jewish woman, Sara Ginaite, escaped from the Kaunas Ghetto in Lithuania to fight the Nazis, With her husband Misha, she joined a detachment of communist-led partisans in the Rudnicki forest . They took part in the liberation of Vilnius, where she was famously photographed by a Soviet officer. Now in her 90s, Sara speaks to Witness. Photo: Sara Ginaite, a Jewish Lithuanian partisan , during the liberation of Vilnius, 1944. (USHMM)

During World War Two, a young Jewish woman, Sara Ginaite, escaped from the Kaunas Ghetto in Lithuania to fight the Nazis, With her husband Misha, she joined a detachment of communist-led partisans in the Rudnicki forest . They took part in the liberation of Vilnius, where she was famously photographed by a Soviet officer. Now in her 90s, Sara speaks to Witness. Photo: Sara Ginaite, a Jewish Lithuanian partisan , during the liberation of Vilnius, 1944. (USHMM)

During World War Two, a young Jewish woman, Sara Ginaite, escaped from the Kaunas Ghetto in Lithuania to fight the Nazis, With her husband Misha, she joined a detachment of communist-led partisans in the Rudnicki forest . They took part in the liberation of Vilnius, where she was famously photographed by a Soviet officer. Now in her 90s, Sara speaks to Witness. Photo: Sara Ginaite, a Jewish Lithuanian partisan , during the liberation of Vilnius, 1944. (USHMM)

Feb. 20, 2016. Conductor Harry Christophers and composer Gabriela Lena Frank discuss the bicentennial of the Handel and Haydn Society, as well as Frank's Library of Congress co-commission, "My Angel, His Name Is Freedom." Speaker Biography: Harry Christophers CBE is the artistic director of the Handel and Haydn Society, one of the preeminent American period instrumental and vocal ensembles. He is also founder and conductor of the British vocal ensemble The Sixteen and a frequent guest conductor for orchestras, vocal ensembles and opera around the world. Speaker Biography: American composer Gabriela Lena Frank was born in Berkeley, California to a mother of mixed Peruvian/Chinese ancestry and a father of Lithuanian/Jewish descent, Frank explores her multicultural heritage most ardently through her compositions. Inspired by the works of Bela Bartok and Alberto Ginastera, has travelled extensively throughout South America, and her pieces reflect and refract her studies of Latin-American folklore, incorporating poetry, mythology and native musical styles into a western classical framework that is uniquely her own. She writes challenging idiomatic parts for solo instrumentalists, vocalists, chamber ensembles and orchestras. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7298

Guest speakers include classical pianist Edvinas Minkstimas, Rabbi Michael Oblath (Congregation Beth Sholom), Curtis Murphy (UAA History Dept.) Leslie Fried (Alaska Jewish Museum), and Svaja Worthington (Hon. Consul of the Republic of Lithuanian). Event format: 1. Svaja Worthington: presents M. K. Čiurlionio (1875 - 1911) "De profundis” 2..Dr. Curtis Murphy : The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, and the Jewish Community: A Brief History ( 12:32) 3. Rabbi Michael Oblath: The Intimate Jewish Experience in Lithuania (34:30) 4. Edvinas Minkstimas: On the need to revive and disseminate the Lithuanian Jewish cultural legacy, including the music. (46:13) 5. Poetry readings with Leslie Fried and Svaja Worthington, Hon. Consul of the Republic of Lithuania (56:38) 6. Discussion (1:13.58 The event is sponsored by the Hon. Consul from the State of Alaska to the Republic of Lithuania, Congregation Beth Sholom, UAA Campus Bookstore, UAA Music Dept., UAA History Dept., Alaska Jewish Museum, Chilkoot Charlie’s, and others. (Note: Dr. Curtis Murphy's presentation "The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, and the Jewish Community: A Brief History" is also posted in iTunes and iTunesU.)

Songs for piano trio and string trio by the Claremont Trio and Musicians from Ravinia's Steans Institute.Gabriela Frank: Folk Songs for Piano TrioErnő Dohnányi: Serenade Op. 10 (String Trio)We are all, in one way or another, a product of the culture into which we are born. This week’s podcast features music by two composers who built on those roots.We’ll begin with a recording of the Claremont Trio performing a new work, a piece commissioned for the opening season at the Gardner’s new Calderwood Hall. Simply titled "Folk Songs for Piano Trio", the piece was written by Gabriela Lena Frank. Born in Berkeley, California, to a mother of mixed Peruvian/Chinese ancestry and a father of Lithuanian/Jewish descent, Frank is deeply interested in identity and culture. In this piece, she was especially inspired by her mother’s Peruvian heritage; the composer describes it as “a series of snapshots of Andean life.” It’s a wonderfully imaginative, engaging work, and one that the Claremont Trio--for whom it was written---will no doubt long enjoy playing.Next, we have another trio, this one Dohnanyi’s Serenade for String Trio, performed by Musicians from Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute. Dohnanyi was vitally important to musical life in his native Hungary, sand in this string trio, it is easy to detect the distinct influence of Hungarian folk music, particularly in the first and final movements.Before our trip to Hungary, though, we’ll begin in the Andes, with Frank’s "Folk Songs for Piano Trio."

Hi there, I’m Jack and I’m Gintarė and welcome back to Lithuanian Out Loud where we offer the world the Lithuanian language.   photograph: English: Synagogue in Vilnius Lietuvių: Vilniaus sinagoga photographer: Kontis Satunas (Vikipedija)   According to the BBC article, “Lithuanian Jews Revive Yiddish,” before World War II there were over 250,000 Jews in Lithuania.  Because of the Nazi Holocaust there are only about 5,000 Jews in the country today and only a few can speak Yiddish.  Members of the Lithuanian Jewish community are working hard to revive the language and one of the few places you can still hear Yiddish spoken in public is the Vilnius Choral Synagogue.   Lithuanian Jews revive Yiddish http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/6303057.stm   today we’ll continue exchanging singular nouns with jis or ji depending on gender   in this episode we’ll ask you a question in English such as, “where is the book?” – “kur knyga?”     you respond with, “it is in the room” in Lithuanian, using jis or ji yra kambaryje   to do this you have to keep in mind the gender of the thing we’re talking about   the room  kambarys   in the room  kambaryje   book is a feminine noun so we would replace knyga with ji basket is a masculine noun so we would replace krepšys with jis   where is the book?  kur yra knyga? ji yra kambaryje   where is the basket?  kur yra krepšys?  jis yra kambaryje   here we go…   where is the armchair? kur yra fotelis?  jis yra kambaryje   where is the computer? kur yra kompiuteris?  jis yra kambaryje   where is the television? kur yra televizorius?  jis yra kambaryje   where is the table? kur yra stalas?  jis yra kambaryje   where is the cat? kur yra katė?  ji yra kambaryje   where is the dog? kur yra šuo?  jis yra kambaryje   where is my wallet? kur yra mano piniginė?  ji yra kambaryje   where is the wineglass? kur yra taurė?  ji yra kambaryje   where is the basket? kur yra krepšys?  jis yra kambaryje   where is the letter? kur yra laiškas?  jis yra kambaryje   where is the pizza? kur yra pica?  ji yra kambaryje   where is the bowl? kur yra dubuo?  jis yra kambaryje   when we’re talking about plural objects, we use jie or jos depending on the gender   now, let’s do these same objects in the plural and this time we’ll say - in the kitchen   a kitchen virtuvė   in the kitchen virtuvėje   where are the strawberries? kur yra braškės?  jos yra virtuvėje   where are the tables? kur yra stalai?  jie yra virtuvėje   where are the grapes? kur yra vynuogės?  jos yra virtuvėje   where are the nuts? kur yra riešutai?  jie yra virtuvėje   where are the beans? kur yra pupelės?  jos yra virtuvėje   where are the pies? kur yra pyragai?  jie yra virtuvėje   where are the wineglasses? kur yra vyno taurės?  jos yra virtuvėje   where are the baskets? kur yra krepšiai?  jie yra virtuvėje   where are the letters? kur yra laiškai?  jie yra virtuvėje   where are the pizzas? kur yra picos?  jos yra virtuvėje   where are the bowls? kur yra dubenys?  jie yra virtuvėje   now, let’s mix some singular and plural objects and we’ll reply with, in the street   the street    gatvė   in the street gatvėje   where is the car? kur yra mašina?  ji yra gatvėje   where are the automobiles? kur yra automobiliai?  jie yra gatvėje   where are the bicycles? kur yra dviračiai?  jie yra gatvėje   where is the dog? kur yra šuo?  jis yra gatvėje   where are the dogs? kur yra šunys?  jie yra gatvėje   where is the girl? kur yra mergina?  ji yra gatvėje   where is the woman? kur yra moteris?  ji yra gatvėje   where are the girls? kur yra merginos?  jos yra gatvėje   where are the women? kur yra moterys?  jos yra gatvėje   where is the bicycle? kur yra dviratis?  jis yra gatvėje   now, let’s do some locations and we’ll say they’re in the capital   the capital          sostinė   in the capital sostinėje   where is the museum? kur yra muziejus?  jis yra sostinėje   where is the cathedral? kur yra katedra?  ji yra sostinėje   where is the hotel? kur yra viešbutis?  jis yra sostinėje   where is the castle? kur yra pilis?  ji yra sostinėje   where is the church? kur yra bažnyčia?  ji yra sostinėje   where is the post office? kur yra paštas?  jis yra sostinėje   where is the coffee shop? kur yra kavinė?  ji yra sostinėje   where is the restaurant? kur yra restoranas?  jis yra sostinėje   where is the shop? kur yra parduotuvė?  ji yra sostinėje   where is the bar? kur yra baras?  jis yra sostinėje   now for a few more examples before we finish for today…   We're traveling to the city.  It is called Madrid. Vykstame į miestą.  Jis vadinasi Madridas.   We're traveling to the city.  It is called Helsinki Vykstame į miestą.  Jis vadinasi Helsinkis.   We're traveling to the city.  It is called Ankara. Vykstame į miestą.  Jis vadinasi Ankara.   Where is the pizza from?  It is from the pizzeria. Iš kur yra pica?  Ji yra iš picerijos.   Where is the car from?  It is from Germany. Iš kur yra mašina?  Ji yra iš Vokietijos.   Where is the fish from?  It is from the river. Iš kur yra žuvis?  Ji yra iš upės.   The farm is for sale.  It is in the forest. Ūkis yra parduodamas.  Jis yra miške.   The stone house is for sale.  It is in the village. Parduodamas mūrinis namas.  Jis yra miestelyje.   The coffee shop is for sale.  It is in Panevėžys. Kavinė yra parduodama.  Ji yra Panevėžyje.   I want the dictionary.  Where is it? Aš noriu žodyno.  Kur jis yra?   I want the knife.  Where is it? Aš noriu peilo.  Kur jis yra?   I want the bottle.  Where is it? Aš noriu butelio.  Kur jis yra?   I want my beer.  Where is it? Noriu savo alaus.  Kur jis yra?   I want my wallet.  Where is it? Noriu savo piniginės.  Kur ji yra?   I want my keys.  Where are they? Noriu savo raktų.  Kur jie yra?   Šaunuoliai!  Great!  You made it to the end of another episode!  Nuostabu!