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  • Classical, hip-hop and poetry collide at 4th annual Piano Slam

    They may not be regulars at Cleveland Orchestra concerts, but the 17 middle and high school students who will strut their creative stuff on the stage of the Adrienne Arsht Center's James L. Knight Concert Hall on Thursday have had a meaningful encounter with classical music.



  • Remembering 'A Born God' Among Singers: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

    Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau - often cited as one of the greatest and most influential singers of the 20th century - died near Starnberg, Germany this morning at age 86.



  • Rhymes With Musical

    Nikki M. James says she grew up listening to Andrew Lloyd Webber and admits she's seen Rent more than 30 times.



  • Lloyd Webber: Moyles will be great

    Andrew Lloyd Webber has defended his decision to cast Chris Moyles as King Herod in his new production of musical Jesus Christ Superstar, insisting he will be "fabulous". The DJ and self-proclaimed saviour of Radio 1 was unveiled as the surprise casting in the latest adaptation of the musical maestro's hit show, which will also star the winner of ... (more)



  • 150 Years Of 'Taps'

    This Saturday, 200 buglers will assemble at Arlington National Cemetery to begin playing "Taps," a call written 150 years ago this year.