Jan 6th, 2007 · 'Perfume' is a dark and dramatic tale of obsession, murder and the quest for a truly transcendent fragrance. And the main character is a dirty perfumer with a nose of gold and a heart of stone.
Sep 6th, 2006 · Based on star power alone, this document of London rock circa 1971 should have been huge. Among the A-list friends gathered to support the Incredible String Band's Mike Heron on his solo outing are Richard Thompson, Steve Winwood, John Cale of The Velvet Underground, Ronnie Lane, Elton John and members of The Who.
Oct 26th, 2005 · Edmund Morris' new biography details Beethoven's life, from the cities of Bonn and Vienna where he lived into his professional friendships and rivalries with Haydn, Mozart, Goethe and Napoleon Bonaparte. The book also examines his often difficult relationships with his family and explores his ability to transcend his gathering deafness.
Apr 29th, 2005 · Robert Siegel talks with French-born pianist Helene Grimaud about themes of death and transcendence in the work of Frederic Chopin and Sergei Rachmaninov. Grimaud explores their work in a new recording.
Sep 1st, 2004 · Commentator Frank Deford tells the inspiring story of a friendship that has transcended time. Jack Twyman has kept the spirit of his childhood friend and basketball teammate, Maurice Stokes, alive by helping him enter the hall of fame, three decades after his death.
Aug 21st, 2004 · Washington Post reporter Hank Stuever looks for America in all the places Charles Kuralt overlooked. In his new compilation of essays: Off Ramp: Adventures and Heartache in the American Elsewhere, Stuever searches the mundane -- box stores, plastic patio furniture, reality TV -- for the transcendent. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about his quest.
Jul 15th, 2004 · World-famous soccer star George Weah has been recognized for his contributions toward humanitarian efforts in his native Liberia. This week, Weah will receive the prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 12th-annual ESPY Awards. The award is given to individuals whose contributions transcend sports. Weah speaks with NPR's Tavis Smiley.