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Christopher O'Riley on the classical connection to rock

Broadcast: Midmorning, 07/20/2009, 10:06 a.m.

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Classical musician Christopher O'Riley listens to alternative rock and hears the classical bones within. He talks about how he builds his interpretations for piano and performs his latest work.

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  • Christopher O'Riley: Classical pianist. He has adapted music by Nick Drake, Radiohead and, most recently, Nirvana.

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