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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

The Arts Section 03/30/25: Missy Mazzoli's The Listeners, Special Giordano Dance Program + Lil Hardin Armstrong Project

The Arts Section 03/30/25: Missy Mazzoli's The Listeners, Special Giordano Dance Program + Lil Hardin Armstrong Project

Missy Mazzoli's The Listeners, Special Giordano Dance Program + Lil Hardin Armstrong Project
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with renowned composer Missy Mazzoli to talk abut her latest project, a thriller opera that’s opening in Chicago. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review Definition Theater’s latest. Later in the show, Gary sits down with Nan Giordano, the artistic director of the celebrated Giordano Dance company to talk about a special program coming up. And WDCB’s Leslie Keros has the story behind a new recording that sheds light on the career of Lil Hardin Armstrong.

The Arts Section 03/23/25: Musicians Club of Women Celebrates 150 + Dance Company Mixes Art & Science

The Arts Section 03/23/25: Musicians Club of Women Celebrates 150 + Dance Company Mixes Art & Science