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Mahalia Jackson and Studs Terkel
Little "Halie" Jackson was a singer for as long as she could remember, but some folks at church didn't think so. In fact, they were troubled by the liberties she took with the good old hymns. When her mother died, the care of 5-year-old Halie and her brother, Peter, went to extended family. There were thirteen of them, living in a three-room home more...
Postcards from Russia – Farewell to Matt! – Part 11
When my fellow students, Keryn, Zack, and I (Bridget Rodino) arrived in Moscow, we were greeted by some familiar faces, which included Cydne, Matt, Professor Weil, and his wife, Vivian Weil. Alas, Matt Honegger’s trip was nearing its end. I had never been out of the United States, so Matt had a lot of great more... more...
Recitals On Demand from NEIU
Nestled in a neighborhood bounded by Pulaski on the west, Kimball on the east, Devon on the north and Foster on the south, is Northeastern Illinois University. NEIU is a commuter university; and the students reflect this ethnically diverse area. Take a walk in the neighborhood and you’ll see devout Orthodox more...
Postcards from Russia-Moscow Maze – Part 10
We had a few hours before the concert to walk around Moscow and Red Square which was only a few blocks away from our hotel. As we began walking, we realized that many of the streets were closed for the holidays. The streets in Moscow are so wide, 8-10 lanes, that you have to go more... more...
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Young, Yes; Youthful, Sometimes
The news that the Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons, 34, has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra is the latest in what has felt like a youth trend in major American ensembles.
Simon Rattle conducts his old friends the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, in a program with Berg, Ligeti and Beethoven.
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