60 Spoleto Festival USA, in Charleston, SC. Marcus Overton hosts Spoleto Today each weekday, live from Charleston, beginning the Monday before the Opening Ceremony and continuing each weekday for the run of the Festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/ en-us South Carolina ETV Commission South Carolina ETV Alfred Turner alfturner@scetv.org http://www.scetv.org/images/podcasts/{podcast_name}.jpg http://www.scetv.org/podcast/ Spoleto Today welcomes J.D McPherson to the studio. Known for his uniquely authentic rockabilly swing, he will perform in TD Arena Friday June 7th and Saturday June 8th. Spoleto Today welcomes J.D McPherson to the studio. Known for his uniquely authentic rockabilly swing, he will perform in TD Arena Friday June 7th and Saturday June 8th. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/j._d._mcpherson/ Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:01:41 +00:00 00:05:33 English actor, playwright, author and director Steven Berkoff has adapted and directed "Oedipus,"  performed in the Memminger Auditorium. English actor, playwright, author and director Steven Berkoff has adapted and directed "Oedipus,"  performed in the Memminger Auditorium. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/steven_berkoff_on_oedipus/ Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:01:37 +00:00 00:07:00 Spoleto Chairman of the Board Carlos Evans talks about the future of the festival. Spoleto Chairman of the Board Carlos Evans talks about the future of the festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/a_word_from_the_chairman/ Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:01:08 +00:00 00:06:10 Jason Neulander is the writer and director  of The Intergalactic Nemesis/ Book One: Target Earth and Book Two: Robot Planet Rising. Jason Neulander is the writer and director  of The Intergalactic Nemesis/ Book One: Target Earth and Book Two: Robot Planet Rising. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/the_intergalactic_nemesis/ Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:01:04 +00:00 00:09:15 Spoleto Today reprises a 2012 interview with Ted Stern in remembrance of the beloved festival champion. Spoleto Today reprises a 2012 interview with Ted Stern in remembrance of the beloved festival champion. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/remembering_ted_stern/ Thu, 6 Jun 2013 04:01:54 +00:00 00:06:37 Samuel Carl Adams is the Bank of America Chamber Music Series composer-in-residence at this year's Spoleto USA Festival. Samuel Carl Adams is the Bank of America Chamber Music Series composer-in-residence at this year's Spoleto USA Festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/samuel_carl_adams_composer-in-residence_for_the_spoleto_usa_chamber_mu/ Thu, 6 Jun 2013 04:01:50 +00:00 00:09:14 Joe Miller drops by to talk with Marcus. Miller is the Director of Choral Activities for the Westminster Choir, one of the leading choral groups in the country, and a Spoleto USA favorite. Joe Miller drops by to talk with Marcus. Miller is the Director of Choral Activities for the Westminster Choir, one of the leading choral groups in the country, and a Spoleto USA favorite. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/joe_miller_of_the_westminster_choir/ Thu, 6 Jun 2013 04:01:34 +00:00 00:06:52 Matt Williams is the prop master for Spoleto Festival USA. He tells Spoleto Today about the challenge of finding or making props for Spoleto's stages. Matt Williams is the prop master for Spoleto Festival USA. He tells Spoleto Today about the challenge of finding or making props for Spoleto's stages. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/rhys_williams_director_of_production_for_spoleto_usa/ Thu, 6 Jun 2013 04:01:23 +00:00 00:08:24 Rob Drummond as "William Wonder" is performing perhaps the most dangerous show at Spoleoto, Bullet Catch. Rob Drummond as "William Wonder" is performing perhaps the most dangerous show at Spoleoto, Bullet Catch. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/bullet_catch/ Thu, 6 Jun 2013 04:01:09 +00:00 00:07:26 Greg Tavares directs Venus in Fur, performed at the Threshold Repertory Theatre. Greg Tavares directs Venus in Fur, performed at the Threshold Repertory Theatre. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/venus_in_furs/ Wed, 5 Jun 2013 04:01:49 +00:00 00:04:02 The Director of Finance for the Spoleto Festival Tasha Gandy talks about the nuts and bolts of the managing the the festival's finances. The Director of Finance for the Spoleto Festival Tasha Gandy talks about the nuts and bolts of the managing the the festival's finances. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/managing_a_world_class_arts_festival/ Wed, 5 Jun 2013 04:01:48 +00:00 00:06:15 Curator Karen Myers describes the Halsey Institute's latest exhibit "Rebound." Featured artist Long Ben Chin also stops by. Curator Karen Myers describes the Halsey Institute's latest exhibit "Rebound." Featured artist Long Ben Chin also stops by. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/rebound/ Wed, 5 Jun 2013 04:01:44 +00:00 00:12:34 Organist Jung-A Lee is one of the performers in Piccolo Spoleto's L'Organo Recital Series at First Scots Presbyterian Church. Organist Jung-A Lee is one of the performers in Piccolo Spoleto's L'Organo Recital Series at First Scots Presbyterian Church. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/jung-a_lee_performs_at_the_piccolo_spoleto_lorgano_recital_series/ Wed, 5 Jun 2013 04:01:32 +00:00 00:06:57 World renowned opera soprano Linda Roark Strummer performs as Mother Superior in Spoleto USA's Mese Mariano. World renowned opera soprano Linda Roark Strummer performs as Mother Superior in Spoleto USA's Mese Mariano. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/mese_mariano/ Wed, 5 Jun 2013 04:01:18 +00:00 00:08:05 Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov plays in Spoleto's chamber music series. Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov plays in Spoleto's chamber music series. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/spoleto_chamber_music_pianist_povez_kalesnikov/ Tue, 4 Jun 2013 04:01:52 +00:00 00:07:16 Artist Christian Thee's trompe l'oeil paintings are  featured at The Charleston Library Society in an exhibit for Piccolo Spoleto. Artist Christian Thee's trompe l'oeil paintings are  featured at The Charleston Library Society in an exhibit for Piccolo Spoleto. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/artist_christian_thee/ Tue, 4 Jun 2013 04:01:42 +00:00 00:08:24 Deanna McBroom is a professor at the College of Charleston and Director of its Voice Program. She is this year's coordinator of the Young Artists Series for Piccolo Spoleto. Deanna McBroom is a professor at the College of Charleston and Director of its Voice Program. She is this year's coordinator of the Young Artists Series for Piccolo Spoleto. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/piccolo_spoleto_young_artists_series/ Tue, 4 Jun 2013 04:01:39 +00:00 00:07:10 Winner of the 2012 Richard Tucker Career Grant, soprano Jennifer Rowley will be performing in Spoleto Festival's Le Villi. Winner of the 2012 Richard Tucker Career Grant, soprano Jennifer Rowley will be performing in Spoleto Festival's Le Villi. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/soprano_jennifer_rowley_from_le_villi/ Tue, 4 Jun 2013 04:01:35 +00:00 00:08:36 In Sanskrit, "swayambhu" refers to a stone or rock whose shape naturally resembles the features of a deity; metaphorically, swayambhu is the spontaneous and sudden experience of an altered sense of reality. In the hands of the “divinely gifted” (The New York Times) Shantala Shivalingappa, Swayambhu is an almost mystical expression of Kuchipudi, India’s millenniaold theatrical dance form.  In Sanskrit, "swayambhu" refers to a stone or rock whose shape naturally resembles the features of a deity; metaphorically, swayambhu is the spontaneous and sudden experience of an altered sense of reality. In the hands of the “divinely gifted” (The New York Times) Shantala Shivalingappa, Swayambhu is an almost mystical expression of Kuchipudi, India’s millenniaold theatrical dance form.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/shatala_shivalingappa1/ Tue, 4 Jun 2013 04:01:17 +00:00 00:05:26 Batik artist Mary Edna Fraser's exhibit for the Piccolo Spoleto Invitational at the Citadel, features low country coastlines and landscapes of the Ashley river on silks. Batik artist Mary Edna Fraser's exhibit for the Piccolo Spoleto Invitational at the Citadel, features low country coastlines and landscapes of the Ashley river on silks. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/mary_edna_fraser_at_the_piccolo_spoleto_invitational_exhibition/ Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:01:51 +00:00 00:08:44 Valerie Morris, Dean of the College of the Arts at the College of Charleston, talks about the strong partnership between the College of Charleston and the Festivals.  Valerie Morris, Dean of the College of the Arts at the College of Charleston, talks about the strong partnership between the College of Charleston and the Festivals.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/the_college_of_charlestons_partnership_with_spoleto_usa_and_piccolo_sp/ Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:01:50 +00:00 00:06:11 Jeffrey Day is the City Paper's overview critic and gives Spoleto Today his insights about this year's festival performances. Jeffrey Day is the City Paper's overview critic and gives Spoleto Today his insights about this year's festival performances. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/a_critics_take_jeffrey_day/ Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:01:43 +00:00 00:07:01 Jenny Broe is the Executive Director of Dance FX in Charleston whose dancers performed in Le Villi. Jenny Broe is the Executive Director of Dance FX in Charleston whose dancers performed in Le Villi. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/le_villi_dance_fx/ Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:01:27 +00:00 00:08:23 Carolyn Rivers is the founder and director of The Sophia Institute, and coordinator of the Piccolo Spoleto "Social Art" series. Carolyn Rivers is the founder and director of The Sophia Institute, and coordinator of the Piccolo Spoleto "Social Art" series. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/the_sophia_institutes_social_art_series_at_piccolo_spoleto/ Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:00:59 +00:00 00:06:11 Nathan Davis's live electronic music created using laptops, processors and mobile phones is the 3rd program on the Music in Time series. He'll be performing in Recital Hall June 2nd.  Nathan Davis's live electronic music created using laptops, processors and mobile phones is the 3rd program on the Music in Time series. He'll be performing in Recital Hall June 2nd.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/music_in_time_nathan_davis1/ Fri, 31 May 2013 04:01:52 +00:00 00:05:33 Metropolitan Opera tenor Hugo Vera joins the Charleston Chamber Opera for their presentation of L'Enfant Prodigue as part of Piccolo Spoleto.  Metropolitan Opera tenor Hugo Vera joins the Charleston Chamber Opera for their presentation of L'Enfant Prodigue as part of Piccolo Spoleto.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/opera_lenfant_prodigue/ Fri, 31 May 2013 04:01:51 +00:00 00:07:20 Singer-songwriter, husband and wife duo Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez make up the pop duo Johnnyswim and will be performing in the Cistern Yard for the Spoleto Festival.  Singer-songwriter, husband and wife duo Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez make up the pop duo Johnnyswim and will be performing in the Cistern Yard for the Spoleto Festival.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/johnnyswim/ Fri, 31 May 2013 04:01:39 +00:00 00:06:52 John Avlon, author of "Deadline Artists: Scandals, Tragedies and Triumphs" will take part in this year's Piccolo Spoleto Literary Festival.  John Avlon, author of "Deadline Artists: Scandals, Tragedies and Triumphs" will take part in this year's Piccolo Spoleto Literary Festival.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/author_john_avlon/ Fri, 31 May 2013 04:01:23 +00:00 00:09:15 Jonathan Sanchez is the coordinator of the Piccolo Spoleto Fiction Open, the festival's longest running event dedicated exclusively to fiction.  Jonathan Sanchez is the coordinator of the Piccolo Spoleto Fiction Open, the festival's longest running event dedicated exclusively to fiction.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/piccolo_spoleto_fiction_open_jonathan_sanchez/ Fri, 31 May 2013 04:01:14 +00:00 00:06:16 Ellen Moryl, Artistic Director Emeritus and Founding Director of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival shares the highlights of this year's festival and the history behind its creation. Ellen Moryl, Artistic Director Emeritus and Founding Director of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival shares the highlights of this year's festival and the history behind its creation. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/piccolo_spoleto_highlights_ellen_moryl/ Thu, 30 May 2013 04:01:50 +00:00 00:10:45 Conductor and Director of Orchestral activities, John Kennedy talks about directing the orchestra and the Music in Time Series.  Conductor and Director of Orchestral activities, John Kennedy talks about directing the orchestra and the Music in Time Series.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/music_in_time_john_kennedy/ Thu, 30 May 2013 04:01:30 +00:00 00:07:32 Part of Piccolo Spoleto's "World of Jewish Culture" series, the Jewish Coffee House at Saffron Bakery will feature famous Israeli songwriter and composer Ayala Asherov Kalus.  Part of Piccolo Spoleto's "World of Jewish Culture" series, the Jewish Coffee House at Saffron Bakery will feature famous Israeli songwriter and composer Ayala Asherov Kalus.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/a_world_of_jewish_culture_ayala_asherov_kalus/ Thu, 30 May 2013 04:01:20 +00:00 00:07:41 Dr. Robert Taylor is the Director of Choral Activities at the College of Charleston and Founding Artistic Director and President of the Taylor Festival Choir. Dr. Robert Taylor is the Director of Choral Activities at the College of Charleston and Founding Artistic Director and President of the Taylor Festival Choir. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/robert_taylor_director_of_the_taylor_festival_choir/ Thu, 30 May 2013 04:01:02 +00:00 00:07:17 Finnish pianist Iiro Rantala performs his solo show in Simons Center Recital Hall, part of the Spoleto Festival USA Jazz Series. Finnish pianist Iiro Rantala performs his solo show in Simons Center Recital Hall, part of the Spoleto Festival USA Jazz Series. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/spoleto_usa_jazz_pianist_iiro_rantala/ Wed, 29 May 2013 04:01:57 +00:00 00:08:47 Tom Morris, director of A Midsummer Night's Dream talks about the creative process of directing actors and puppets. Tom Morris, director of A Midsummer Night's Dream talks about the creative process of directing actors and puppets. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/a_midsummer_nights_dream/ Wed, 29 May 2013 04:01:42 +00:00 00:08:28 "The Women of Lockerbie" is part of the Stelle di Domani series for Piccolo Spoleto. Two of the cast members stop by to talk about the show. "The Women of Lockerbie" is part of the Stelle di Domani series for Piccolo Spoleto. Two of the cast members stop by to talk about the show. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/the_women_of_lockerbie/ Wed, 29 May 2013 04:01:39 +00:00 00:08:02 Greg Tavares is one of the actors in  "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),"  at Theatre 99 as part of the Piccolo Fringe series. He will also be directing Venus in Fur,  at the Threshold Repertory Theatre. Greg Tavares is one of the actors in  "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),"  at Theatre 99 as part of the Piccolo Fringe series. He will also be directing Venus in Fur,  at the Threshold Repertory Theatre. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/piccolo_fringe_the_complete_works_of_william_shakespeare_abridged/ Wed, 29 May 2013 04:01:23 +00:00 00:06:56 Barbara Hagerty and Henk Brandt of the Piccolo Spoleto Sundown Poetry Series tell Spoleto Today about the 35th year of the series and share some poetry. Barbara Hagerty and Henk Brandt of the Piccolo Spoleto Sundown Poetry Series tell Spoleto Today about the 35th year of the series and share some poetry. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/piccolo_spoleto_sundown_poetry_series/ Tue, 28 May 2013 04:01:58 +00:00 00:08:26 Performers from Le Grand C talk about the gravity defying stunts in their French circus show. Performers from Le Grand C talk about the gravity defying stunts in their French circus show. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/le_grand_c/ Tue, 28 May 2013 04:01:57 +00:00 00:05:08 Steve Rosenberg is the coordinator of the Piccolo Spoleto "Early Music Series." He give the first Spoleto Today closet concert of a banjo ballad. Steve Rosenberg is the coordinator of the Piccolo Spoleto "Early Music Series." He give the first Spoleto Today closet concert of a banjo ballad. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/steve_rosenberg_the_piccolo_spoleto_early_music_series/ Tue, 28 May 2013 04:01:48 +00:00 00:07:03 Joseph Flummerfelt has been recognized as one of the world’s preeminent choral conductors. And, after over 30 years he is stepping down as Spoleto USA's Artistic Director of Choral Activities. Joseph Flummerfelt has been recognized as one of the world’s preeminent choral conductors. And, after over 30 years he is stepping down as Spoleto USA's Artistic Director of Choral Activities. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/joseph_flummerfelt_says_goodbye_to_spoleto_usa/ Tue, 28 May 2013 04:01:42 +00:00 00:09:58 The Piccolo Spoleto series "A World of Jewish Culture," is in it's 16 year. Martin Perlmutter and Enid Idelsohn coordinate the program and tell us why it's unique to the festival. The Piccolo Spoleto series "A World of Jewish Culture," is in it's 16 year. Martin Perlmutter and Enid Idelsohn coordinate the program and tell us why it's unique to the festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/piccolo_spoletos_a_world_of_jewish_culture/ Tue, 28 May 2013 04:01:11 +00:00 00:09:20 Jazz singer Leah Suarez and trumpeter Charlton Singleton join us from Jazz Artists of Charleston to talk about their upcoming performances. Jazz singer Leah Suarez and trumpeter Charlton Singleton join us from Jazz Artists of Charleston to talk about their upcoming performances. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/jazz_artists_of_charleston/ Mon, 27 May 2013 04:01:52 +00:00 00:06:46 Did you know the last duel in Charleston happened in 2006? Historian and author Grahame Long shares some stories from his book, "Dueling in Charleston: Violence Refined in the Holy City." Did you know the last duel in Charleston happened in 2006? Historian and author Grahame Long shares some stories from his book, "Dueling in Charleston: Violence Refined in the Holy City." http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/grahame_long_a_history_of_dueling_in_the_holy_city/ Mon, 27 May 2013 04:01:09 +00:00 00:07:09 Pianist Franklin Ashley discusses headlining the Franklin Ashley Jazz Quintet and what he's looking forward to playing during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Pianist Franklin Ashley discusses headlining the Franklin Ashley Jazz Quintet and what he's looking forward to playing during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/franklin_ashley_jazz_quintet/ Mon, 27 May 2013 04:01:09 +00:00 00:08:57 Best-selling author and Sullivan's Island native Dorothea Benton Frank gives Spoleto Today her first interview about her latest novel, "The First Original Wife." Best-selling author and Sullivan's Island native Dorothea Benton Frank gives Spoleto Today her first interview about her latest novel, "The First Original Wife." http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/dorothea_benton_frank_the_first_original_wife/ Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:27 +00:00 00:06:23 Tristan Sturrock's 2006 performance as Tristan and Yseult made him a festival favorite. This year, his one-man show, Mayday Mayday, is highly anticipated. Tristan Sturrock's 2006 performance as Tristan and Yseult made him a festival favorite. This year, his one-man show, Mayday Mayday, is highly anticipated. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/tristan_sturrock_mayday_maday/ Fri, 24 May 2013 18:01:11 +00:00 00:05:55 Fresh from her Carnegie Hall debut with the other musicians of Chamber Music Charleston, Sandra Nikolaejevs shares what she's looking forward to at Spoleto. Fresh from her Carnegie Hall debut with the other musicians of Chamber Music Charleston, Sandra Nikolaejevs shares what she's looking forward to at Spoleto. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/sandra_nikolaejevs_of_chamber_music_charleston/ Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:16 +00:00 00:04:28 Geoff Nuttall, artistic director of the Spoleto Chamber Music series, tells us what's to look forward to in this year's programs. Geoff is also first violinist of the St. Laurence String Quartet, the Chamber Music Series' Quartet in Residence. Geoff Nuttall, artistic director of the Spoleto Chamber Music series, tells us what's to look forward to in this year's programs. Geoff is also first violinist of the St. Laurence String Quartet, the Chamber Music Series' Quartet in Residence. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/geoff_nuttall_director_of_the_spoleto_chamber_music_series/ Fri, 24 May 2013 04:01:46 +00:00 00:04:28 Chair of the Art Department at the College of Charleston, John Hull, will be judging Piccolo Spoleto's craft show. Chair of the Art Department at the College of Charleston, John Hull, will be judging Piccolo Spoleto's craft show. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/john_hull_judging_the_piccolo_spoleto_craft_show/ Fri, 24 May 2013 04:01:30 +00:00 00:05:32 Israeli saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Eli Degibri joins Marcus Overton to discuss his program for the Festival. Israeli saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Eli Degibri joins Marcus Overton to discuss his program for the Festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/sax/ Fri, 24 May 2013 04:01:19 +00:00 00:06:42 General director of Spoleto Festival USA Nigel Reddin discusses why Charleston is the best place in the world to have a festival and how Spoleto has changed the quality of Charleston's theaters.  General director of Spoleto Festival USA Nigel Reddin discusses why Charleston is the best place in the world to have a festival and how Spoleto has changed the quality of Charleston's theaters.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/spoleto_festival_usa_general_director_nigel_redden/ Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:54 +00:00 00:11:01 Lee Pringle, producer of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir's performance of The Wind and the Mockingbird, talks about his inspiration for the piece.  Lee Pringle, producer of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir's performance of The Wind and the Mockingbird, talks about his inspiration for the piece.  http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/lee_pringle_the_wind_and_the_mockingbird/ Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:48 +00:00 00:08:11 Steven Schick will make Spoleto history this year by becoming the first percussionist to be featured in the Chamber Music Series at Spoleto Festival USA. Steven Schick will make Spoleto history this year by becoming the first percussionist to be featured in the Chamber Music Series at Spoleto Festival USA. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/steve_schick_pecussionist/ Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:38 +00:00 00:07:11 Yuriy Bekker, CSO concertmaster and the director of the College of Charleston's orchestra, visits the studio and shares what he's excited to see at the Festival. Yuriy Bekker, CSO concertmaster and the director of the College of Charleston's orchestra, visits the studio and shares what he's excited to see at the Festival. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/charleston_symphony_orchestras_concertmaster_yuriy_bekker/ Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:12 +00:00 00:07:56 This year's Spoleto Festival features a self-guided tour of thirteen Charleston private gardens. The tour is presented by the Charleston Horticultural Society and the Garden Conservancy. This year's Spoleto Festival features a self-guided tour of thirteen Charleston private gardens. The tour is presented by the Charleston Horticultural Society and the Garden Conservancy. http://www.scetv.org/index.php/spoleto_today/show/behind_the_garden_gate/ Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:28 +00:00 00:04:03