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Wednesday, October 22 2014

• A World Of 'Pure Imagination' Covers; Thurston Moore Plays Live; The Met's 'Death Of Klinghoffer' Ignites Controversy October 22, 2014

  Cult alt-rock weirdos Primus are putting out an album of covers and originals inspired by the music of Willy Wonka. Thurston Moore plays in the Soundcheck studio. (episode)

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  • Why Has 'Pure Imagination' Been Covered So Many Times? October 22, 2014

    "Pure Imagination" from the 1971 film Willy Wonka &amp; The Chocolate Factory has been&nbsp;reinterpreted hundreds of times by an array of artists -- from Lou Rawls to Fiona Apple to Primus.

  • 'The Death Of Klinghoffer' Ignites A Wild Night At The Opera October 22, 2014

    The Metropolitan Opera's production of John Adams' "The Death of Klinghoffer"&nbsp;incited angry protesters and mid-show interruptions on Monday night.&nbsp;

  • James: Ruminating On Life And Death And Pop October 22, 2014

    The British band known for its 1993 song "Laid" performs songs from its latest album, La Petite Mort, in the Soundcheck studio.

• Gig Alert: Belcea Quartet October 22, 2014

  The Belcea Quartet performs Wednesday night at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall.&nbsp; (article)