Dianne chats with Adam Bennett, Manager of Public Programs at the Blanton Museum of Art about the Blanton's effort to fuse music with the Visual Arts and Dance. For the next Midday Concert, the Blanton presents singers from Butler Opera's production of, "Hansel and Gretel". Also, Dianne previews Salon Concerts first concert of the season, with musical examples. (Dianne Donovan/Producer/Host/Editor-1 hr.)

11:02 am-Overture to Hansel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck. Peformed by the Gurzenich Orchestra, conducted by, John Pritchard. Sony/Classical 35898

11:16am-Excerpt from Act 3 of Hansel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck, featuring, Federica Von Stade, Ileana Cotrubus and and Elisabeth Sodderstrom. Sony/Classical 35898

11:26 am-Evening Prayer, from, Hansel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck, featuring, Federica Von Stade, Ileana Cotrubus with the Gurzenich Orchestra, conducted by, John Pritchard. Sony/Classical 35898

11:31 am-Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 3, "In The Popular Roumanian Style", performed by the Orfeo Duo, Vita Wallace (violinist), and Ishmael Wallace (pianist). Marquis 81239