The Arts Section 01/26/20: Alex Gibney & Makaya McCraven Interviews

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney about his new documentary CITIZEN K. The film offers a glimpse of how power works in Russia. Later in the program, Gary catches up with one of Chicago’s most exciting musicians, drummer and producer Makaya McCraven. Also, music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti for an interview about his future plans. The Maestro also discusses his upcoming concert performances of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana which will take place February 6-8. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to review a musical titled WHISPER HOUSE. And Gary has the weekly Arts Section calendar.