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Composer Penderecki’s state funeral held after 2-year delay

The renowned composer died in Krakow in March 2020 at the age of 86, but COVID-19 restrictions postponed a formal funeral service.

Noel MorrisMay 9, 2013

Playlist: 10 Pieces That Changed the World

Noel MorrisFebruary 21, 2013

Beyond ‘Tristan’

Tough act to follow: Young maestro leads Israel Philharmonic

Associated PressMay 22, 2019

When Zubin Mehta joined the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969, it would be 20 years before Lahav Shani was even born. Now, at the age of 30, the wunderkind is poised to succeed his mentor at the helm.

Studs waltzes along with the Newberry Library’s latest dance exhibit

Matthew ByrdMay 20, 2019

Studs Terkel was known for a lot of things-his Pulitzer Prize-winning oral histories, his seemingly boundless appetite for life, and even his penchant for cigars. One of Studs’ less well-remembered legacies, however, is his tremendous admiration for the art of dance.

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Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff