Fishko Files

The pianist Vladimir Horowitz died 30 years ago in 1989. As WNYC's Sara Fishko tells us in this edition of  Fishko Files , Horowitz and Arthur Rubinstein - opposites in many ways - were the reigning stars of classical piano in the middle of the 20th century. (Produced for the Horowitz centenary in 2003). Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister Editor: Karen Frillmann

Starting in April of 1939, a generation of New Yorkers - as well as visitors from all over - were treated to a spectacular World's Fair. The theme was "The World of Tomorrow," and as Sara Fishko tells us, the futuristic buildings and visionary exhibits held special promise for Depression-era Americans. (Produced in 2009) Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister Editor: Karen Frillmann

Pictures and sound are often better together. As WNYC's Sara Fishko tells us, newly restored documentaries have emerged that feature Aretha Franklin and Thelonious Monk, and the films very simply and powerfully show us those musicians in action. More, in this episode of  Fishko Files . Amazing Grace opens Friday, April 5 at in New York.  Monk + Monk in Europe  opens Saturday, April 6 at . Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister Editor: Karen Frillmann   Music: "Rhythm a Ning" Thelonious Monk, piano; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Larry Gales, bass; Ben Riley, drums

It's 65 years since the notorious Broadway flop Golden Apple spawned a gorgeous, offbeat hit by composer Jerome Moross , with lyrics by John Latouche. "Lazy Afternoon" broke out of its inauspicious surroundings and became a familiar standard for jazz vocalists. In this archival  Fishko Files : an appreciation of Moross's genre-crossing work. (Produced in 2013) Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Merritt Jacob Editor: Karen Frillmann

So much of the art created by Andy Warhol is familiar, and as WNYC's Sara Fishko tells us, we think we know all about him. But a major retrospective of Warhol's vast body of work is almost over at the Whitney Museum - only 10 more days to see it - and it opens our eyes. More, in this episode of  Fishko Files . continues at the Whitney through Sunday, March 31 .  Lynne Tillman 's latest release is available now. Tony Scherman 's book  is available on Amazon. Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister Editor: Karen Frillmann