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UNLV Performing Arts Center Welcomes Itzhak Perlman Feb. 11

By jetsetters on | From jetsettersblog.com
Las Vegas, Nev. – The UNLV Performing Arts Center welcomes master classical musician and international superstar Itzhak Perlman at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 as part of the Charles Vanda Master Series. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to the irrepressible joy of making music, which he communicates. In January 2009, Perlman was honored to take part in...Read Full Story

Kennedy Center Honors celebrates Streep, Diamond

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WASHINGTON ( Reuters ) - President Barack Obama revealed a secret crush and Caroline Kennedy crooned to her namesake song on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, which celebrated actress Meryl Streep and singer Neil Diamond . The annual awards program, which also honored singer Barbara Cook , jazz great Sonny Rollins , and cellist Yo-Yo Ma , brought together stars from the stage and screen in a celebration of music, movies, and Broadway shows. "Right now, somewhere in America , there is a...Read Full Story

Rene Morel, 1932-2011.

By georget20 on | From adaged.blogspot.com
There's a really excellent obituary in today's "New York Times" which tells the story of Rene Morel, a master restorer of rare violins, violas and cellos. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/20/nyregion/rene-a-morel-master-restorer-of-rare-violins-dies-at-79.html?hpw For whatever reason, perhaps it's the DayQuil I'm od'ing on as a fight a virulent head cold, I found some wisdom in Morel's life and work. Morel worked on the rare and expensive instruments of Pablo Casals, Yo Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman...Read Full Story

Obama reveals crush on Meryl Streep

By taheena on | From taheena.blogspot.com
Barack Obama revealed his secret crush on Meryl Streep at an awards function at the White House. Kennedy Centre Honours’ awards programme honoured singers Neil Diamond and Barbara Cook, jazz great Sonny Rollins, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. "Anybody who saw The French Lieutenant’s Woman had a crush on her," Sky News quoted Obama as saying. Obama also paid tribute to the cellist Ma - who has been playing since the age of four - with a topical quip, suggesting he could learn a thing or two...Read Full Story

Yo Yo Ma turns to bluegrass music for new album

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NEW YORK ( Reuters ) - He's known as one of the world's best classical cellists, but for his latest musical effort Yo-Yo Ma has dropped Bach and picked up bluegrass. Grammy Award -winner Ma spent a year recording songs with bluegrass titans Edgar Meyer , Stuart Duncan and Chris Thile for a project entitled "The Goat Rodeo Sessions," an 11-song set of original compositions, due out October 24. Meyer, Duncan and Thile put some initial thoughts together for the tracks over the last year and then...Read Full Story
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Happy Birthday John Williams: 'Star Wars' Composer Turns 80 Years Old!
John Williams, the greatest film composer ever (and arguably the greatest living American composer, period) turns 80 years old today. There’s too much to say about Williams for this limited space, but here are a few stats... » Composed music for more than 100 films » Earned 47 Oscar nominations (including two this year for “War Horse” [...]  
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RCS announces new "Legacy Fund"
Rush County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Williams has announced that the local school board has approved the creation of the "Rush County Schools Legacy Fund."  
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Chorus brings holiday cheer
PEPPERELL -- Seniors were treated to the festive likes of John Williams, Louis Armstrong and "Feliz Navidad" last Friday morning.  
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Breakfast poll: Happy birthday, John Williams!
Today marks composer John Williams' 80th birthday. Williams has created some of the most memorable film scores in movie history.  
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Composer John Williams Turns 80 -- His 5 Best Film Scores
Iconic film composer John Williams turns 80-years-old. Contributor: James Schlarmann Published: Feb 08, 2012  
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