WAMC's the Roundtable Broadcasts Live from Tanglewood

ALBANY, NY (07/07/2011)(readMedia)-- WAMC's The Roundtable will continue its Summer tradition of broadcasting from the press porch at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA on Friday, July 8th. The show will air live on all Northeast Public Radio frequencies and stream live at wamc.org from 9am to noon. Tanglewood is the Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

"We cherish our relationship with the great folks at Tanglewood and love to share the bounty and storied history of this musical haven with our listeners," said Host Joe Donahue

Host Joe Donahue, Producer Sarah LaDuke, and WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock will be speaking with scheduled guests: Clarence Fanto from The Berkshire Eagle; BSO managing director Mark Volpe; celebrated dancer, choreographer and director Mark Morris; director of the Tanglewood Music center Ellen Highstein; Grammy Award-winning violinist, Joshua Bell; an interview and performance from "Ludwig Live!" which is at the Seven Hills Inn Cabaret; BSO Artistic Director, Tony Fogg; announcer, commentator, and author, Martin Bookspan; and Chef Lydia Shire.

"We are like a family, changing and growing each year and enjoying the reunion each summer," added Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC when talking about their relationship with Tanglewood and summer arts venues.

WAMC will be live-tweeting photos during the broadcast at twitter.com/WAMCRoundtable.

The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between.

If you missed The Roundtable interviews, they can be found at: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=231. Pictures of Roundtable on the Road can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wamcroundtable/

Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. www.wamc.org

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