For the last nine years, VPR has invited 25 or so of the most active commentators in the year just past to an annual Commentator Brunch event for Broadcasters Club members.

This year's event was held on Saturday, June 20, at The Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, where VPR commentators presented two-minute readings on a common theme: "Nothing Ventured."  

'Nothing Ventured': The 2015 VPR Commentator Brunch

Benjamin Capps, cello
David Kaplan, piano

Recorded December 7, 2013 at Vermont Public Radio in Colchester, Vermont, as part of Vermont Public Radio and Burlington Ensemble's Beyond Beethoven collaboration.

Recording engineer: John Billingsley

Johannes Brahms:  Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, Op. 99

Benjamin Capps, cello
David Kaplan, piano

Recorded May 30, 2013 at Vermont Public Radio in Colchester, Vermont, as part of Vermont Public Radio and Burlington Ensemble's Beyond Beethoven collaboration.

Recording engineer: John Billingsley


Johannes Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38

Benjamin Capps, cello
David Kaplan, piano

Recorded May 31, 2013 at Vermont Public Radio in Colchester, Vermont, as part of Vermont Public Radio and Burlington Ensemble's Beyond Beethoven collaboration.

Recording engineer: John Billingsley


Felix Mendelssohn:  Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 45

Benjamin Capps, cello
David Kaplan, piano

Recorded December 7, 2013 at Vermont Public Radio in Colchester, Vermont, as part of Vermont Public Radio and Burlington Ensemble's Beyond Beethoven collaboration.

Recording engineer: John Billingsley


Felix Mendelssohn: Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58

The Heliand Consort launches its 3rd annual Vermont tour with a live performance in the VPR Performance Studio. They call their program for wind quintet 'Ancient Airs and Tropical Dances.' (Image courtesy of Heliand Consort and Paul Reynolds.)

The Heliand Consort Live

Journalist Debbie Bookchin recorded this 1981 interview with Bernie Sanders less than a year into his first term in elected office. The interview touches on a range of issues from community involvement in city government to local political rivalries to Sanders' hopes for his legacy.

Bernie Sanders Interviewed By Debbie Bookchin (1981)

A look at the rise and the record of Vermont Independent senator Bernie Sanders, from his surprise mayoral victory, to his time in Congress, to his candidacy for president.

Find the long-form multimedia feature, with text translations in Spanish and French, at vpr.net/becomingbernie

A production of Vermont Public Radio.

Becoming Bernie: His Rise And His Record

Wren: “Wren Cat”

Spencer Rendahl: “Venturing Outdoors”

Schubart: “Let The Kids Decide”

Molnar: “Nothing Ventured, Something Gained”

Mnookin: “The Sabbath”

VPR's 'Live From the Fort' features musicians from around the state, performing live from the VPR studios at Fort Ethan Allen. Through music and casual conversation, the series connects music lovers with Vermont-based music makers.

'Live from the Fort' Mixtape, Vol. 2 features: The Snaz, Swale, The Sweet Remains, The Grift, Soule Monde, Madaila and Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band.

Details

The 'Live From The Fort' Mixtape, Vol. 2

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, the Vermont Senate voted 20-10 to suspend one of its members, Norm McAllister, pending the resolution of multiple charges of sexual assault against the Franklin County lawmaker.

Here's the full Senate debate, with recesses removed for brevity.

Full Audio: Vermont Senate Debates McAllister Suspension

Vermont's Heliand Consort is an ensemble of piano and wind instruments. They visited the VPR Classical Performance Studio to play Francis Poulenc's Sextet for Piano and Winds.

Heliand Consort Performs Live

Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed and enthusiastic crowd of supporters in Essex Junction, Vt. shortly after polls closed on 'Super Tuesday,' March 1, 2016.

AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Sen. Bernie Sanders' Super Tuesday Speech

VPR's "All Things Considered" host Alex Keefe is joined by "Morning Edition" host Mitch Wertlieb - up past his bedtime - to tell you how we can bring you more election coverage and less on-air fundraising.

Mitch Wertlieb And Alex Keefe Have Something To Say

"An interesting story on the topic: When I met someone from the Salem, Mass area at a conference she initially thought my name was Max because of how I (don't) pronounce the t's in my name (also included)."

Matt Allen, 18, Albany, Vt.

Lisa Cicchetti, 20, Burlington

The 'Glottal Stop' In The Vermont Accent

The 'Long I' In The Vermont Accent

The 'Long Ow' In The Vermont Accent

Courtesy of Dr. Julie Roberts of the University of Vermont.

Fred Fletcher, Franklin County, Vt.

This recording was made in Vermont in August of 1934 by a team of linguists working on the Linguistic Atlas of New England.

Mrs. Emma Ball, age 83

The 'Low Back Merger' In The Vermont Accent

Captive coyotes recorded by ecologist Brian Mitchell in Logan, Utah. Shared here with permission.

Coyote Vocalization: Group-Yip-Howl

Coyote Vocalization: Barks

Coyote Vocalization: Howls

Angela Grenier is a baker at King Arthur Flour. Grenier is a hiker, gardener and lover of the outdoors. Grenier grew up in Wisconsin but has lived all over the country with her husband and daughter.

Brave Little State Vignette: Angela Grenier

Ashley Bennett is a mother of two, community organizer and small business owner. When Bennett was a toddler she and her brother were adopted from Laos and were raised in Vermont.

Brave Little State Vignette: Ashley Bennett

Olivia Lapierre is a student at Lyndon State College who studies Applied Psychology and Human Services. Lapierre grew up in Orleans, Vermont after being adopted from Ethiopia. Today she lives in White River Junction, Vt.

Brave Little State Vignette: Olivia Lapierre

World-renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein sat down with VPR's Walter Parker for a live performance from VPR's Studio One to debut their new Steinway concert grand piano.

Dinnerstein performed a selection of works from Philip Glass and Franz Schubert, and discussed working with young musicians and selecting the right instrument.

Franz Schubert's "Impromptu in Gb, Op. 90/3" Performed By Simone Dinnerstein

Philip Glass's "Etude #6" Performed By Simone Dinnerstein

Havana's Crisantemi Quartet Plays 'Classical Music With Cuban Spirit'. In this recording hear Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet  #22, Allegro. 

This live performance with the Quarteto Crisantemi from the Vermont Mozart Festival was recorded at Vermont Public Radio on July 24, 2017. With thanks to the Lyceum Mozartiano de la Habana.

Mozart's String Quartet #22 Played By Havana's Crisantemi Quartet

French pianist Lise de la Salle performs at VPR's Stetson Studio One with a live preview of the Bach Unlimited program.

Lise De La Salle Plays Live At VPR's Stetson Studio One

The Indianapolis Quartet visits VPR's Stetson Studio One to perform Debussy's String Quartet in G minor in advance of their appearance at the Taconic Music Festival on Saturday.

Indianapolis Quartet Plays Live At VPR's Stetson Studio One

Pianist Adam Neiman, Artistic Directory of the Manchester, performs Schubert live on VPR Classical.

Pianist Adam Neiman Performs Live

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 5/2
Benjamin Capps, cello; David Kaplan, piano

Recorded at Vermont Public Radio, Colchester, VT
Producer: Joe Goetz
Audio Engineer: John Billingsley

Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5 No. 2

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 3 for Cello and Piano in A Major, Op. 69
Benjamin Capps, cello; David Kaplan, piano

Recorded at Vermont Public Radio, Colchester, VT
Producer: Joe Goetz
Audio Engineers: Sam Sanders, John Billingsley

Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 5 for Cello and Piano in D Major, Op. 102/2
Benjamin Capps, cello; David Kaplan, piano

Recorded at Vermont Public Radio, Colchester, VT
Producer: Joe Goetz
Audio Engineer: John Billingsley

Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano in F Major, Op. 5/1
Benjamin Capps, cello; David Kaplan, piano

Recorded at Vermont Public Radio, Colchester, VT
Producer: Joe Goetz
Audio Engineer: John Billingsley

Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5 No. 1

New Regulations For State-Licensed Long-Term Care Homes Will Reflect 'Worse For Care' Findings

Diving Into The Database Behind The 'Worse For Care' Investigation [Reporter Debrief]

Elder Abuse And Neglect Is A Well-Kept Secret In Vermont [Reporter Debrief]

When Eldercare Homes Flout The Rules, Managers Aren't Held Responsible [Audio Feature]

When Elder Homes Stumble, Frail Vermonters Get Hurt [Audio Feature]

About This Series [Reporter Debrief]

Vermont Edition Discusses Worse For Care Findings

The Heliand Consort will tour northern Vermont May 8-11, 2013 with music of Telemann, Dvorak and others for flute, clarinet, bassoon and piano. They join Walter Parker in the VPR Performance Studio for a live preview on VPR Classical.

Vermont Public Radio, VPR, and VPR Classical.

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