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Arts & Tradition
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Rebecca Day
The Colonial Fife: A Melodious Strategy
The rare woodwind instrument, once popular among early colonists, was key to winning America’s Revolutionary War.
4/11/2024
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Arts & Tradition
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Andrew Benson Brown
The Mystery and Wonder of Cremona’s Violins
The secrets of traditional violin-making by Cremona luthiers are slowly being revealed.
3/28/2024
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Music
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Andrew Benson Brown
Bach: The Most Prolific Name in Music
The Bach musical dynasty leaves a lasting legacy.
3/22/2024
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Music
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Rebecca Day
‘Texas’s Celtic Woman’
American singer Misty Posey creates Celtic-classical music that inspires listeners with captivating vocals and traditional stylings
3/10/2024
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Creative Wonders
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Deborah George
6-Year-Old Can Sing Elvis Classics, His Musical Duets With Dad Bring Back Old American Songs
3/7/2024
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Freedom Chevalier
‘Run, Rose, Run’: Run Away With Dolly Parton and James Patterson
Set against Nashville’s vibrant music scene, this collaborative novel is a gripping tale of secrets, ambition, and the pursuit of a dream at all costs.
4/26/2024
Music
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Kenneth LaFave
Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony: Answering Nihilism
Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony is the musical equivalent of ‘Hamlet.’ What led to its creation?
4/24/2024
Music
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Andrew Benson Brown
The Pianist and the Soviet State: Sviatoslav Richter
Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, Sviatoslav Richter managed to avoid Soviet persecution despite performing some daring pieces.
4/20/2024
American Essence
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Rebecca Day
‘God Bless the U.S.A.’
Lee Greenwood’s surprise single release became a classic American anthem and a unifying symbol of patriotism.
4/19/2024
Music
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Rebecca Day
The American Mozart: Composer Timothy Olmsted
Timothy Olmsted’s lifelong dedication to music made him one of the country’s earliest influential musicians.
4/18/2024
Music
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Ariane Triebswetter
The Impact and Legacy of Romantic Opera
In this installment of ‘Opera Through the Ages,’ we learn about musical storytelling that expressed powerful emotions in the 19th century.
4/15/2024
Music
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Rebecca Day
‘The Rose of Tralee’: A Woman’s Virtue Celebrated
An Irish town’s famous love story and beloved folk song inspires a yearly festival honoring beauty and virtue.
4/15/2024
Performing Arts
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Andrew Benson Brown
The First Pop Stars: Bel Canto Divas
Opera divas who brought the dramatic works to the masses.
4/12/2024
Arts & Tradition
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Rebecca Day
The Colonial Fife: A Melodious Strategy
The rare woodwind instrument, once popular among early colonists, was key to winning America’s Revolutionary War.
4/11/2024
Music
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Rebecca Day
How Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Sprang Back to Life
Now considered a classical masterpiece, Vivaldi’s concerto existed in obscurity until it was revived by a 20th-century violinist.
4/10/2024