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| As Manhattan Bus Rolls, Driver Polishes His Pavarotti |
 One famous aria after another: the operatic hit parade began as the bus pulled away from the depot, empty. “La donna è mobile” from Verdi’s “Rigoletto” was followed, somewhere on the West Side Highway, by “Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s “Turandot.”
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Posted by La_Cowntessa on 04/24/2009 12:35 ·
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| Musicians press Congress for more funding for arts |
Musicians Josh Groban, Wynton Marsalis, and Linda Ronstadt pressed Congress yesterday for more public funding for the arts to help sustain programs during the nation's economic slump.
Marsalis said it's critical for the nation to reevaluate its priorities during the financial crisis to ensure the best aspects of US culture aren't lost to younger generations because of scarce funding. The acclaimed trumpet player said he learned key lessons about jazz when he was young by playing with some of the original members of Duke Ellington's band. |
Posted by Flounder on 04/12/2009 15:44
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| Sydney Opera House |
The sun had just slipped above the horizon to kiss the Opera House sails when the people of Sydney stirred to give thanks to Joern Utzon, who had given them the sail.
To the sound of didgeridoos and clapsticks, the great architect's children, Jan and Lin, descended the monumental stairs with 12 dancers of the Jannawin Dance Theatre for the traditional welcome-to-country smoking ceremony. |
Posted by StuFromOz on 04/12/2009 15:44
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