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articulate with jim cotter

Flutist Claire Chase and architect Monica Ponce de Leon are at odds with society's traditional notions of music and design, but they love a challenge to make something bigger and better. Segment 1: The Indomitable Optimist In helping change the definition and perception of classical music, flutist Claire Chase has come to earn the support of its traditionalists-and bring new music to legions of new audiences. Segment 2: Democratizer of Design Monica Ponce de Leon believes that everyone deserves good architecture. She's pioneered the use of technology to make high-end design more accessible and climate-friendly.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 702

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About Articulate with Jim Cotter:

ARTICULATE WITH JIM COTTER is an arts magazine series, hosted by award-winning journalist Jim Cotter, that explores the variety, quality and heritage of creativity, while also showing how art speaks to us in our everyday lives.

The fresh and unique stories featured in the 12-part series include: the history of tap dancing as a cross-cultural art form; the work of multimedia artist Sam Durant; the role of improvisation in dance with choreographer Matthew Neenan; and the on-stage work and off-stage educational efforts of French pianist Claire-Marie Le Guay.