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  1. Did Beyonce Lip-Sync the 'Star-Spangled Banner' at the Inauguration?

    Tue, 22 Jan 2013

    It's not the first time for synced music at an Obama inauguration. In 2009, the cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the violinist Itzhak Perlman , because of cold and wind, did not play the version of John Williams' "Air and Simple Gifts" that was projected onto

  2. President Obama Says ‘a Lifetime of Greatness’ for Kennedy Center Honorees

    Sun, 4 Dec 2011

    Broderick, John Lithgow, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Smokey Robinson, Florence Henderson, violinist Itzhak Perlman , Rep Nancy Pelosi, Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood, Sen. Kent Conrad, Rahm Emanuel, David Axelrod, Julie Chen

  3. Gates Launches Latest Polio Campaign at FDR Recuperation Site

    Mon, 31 Jan 2011

    countries where polio continues to spread. Polio Survivor Itzhak Perlman Provides Emotional Moment But Gates, who has been a cheerleader morning came when Sawyer invited world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman , who contracted polio at the age of 4 and uses crutches

  4. Not Lip-Synching, but Not Quite Live

    Fri, 23 Jan 2009

    spokeswoman for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, said Thursday that cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman , pianist Gabriella Montero and clarinetist Anthony McGill played along to a previously recorded audio tape for the inaugural

  5. Not Lip-Synching, but Not Quite Live

    Fri, 23 Jan 2009

    spokeswoman for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, said Thursday that cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman , pianist Gabriella Montero and clarinetist Anthony McGill played along to a previously recorded audio tape for the inaugural

  6. Cello Gate -- Finger-Syncing The Inaugural Instrumental

    Fri, 23 Jan 2009

    You've probably heard the news. On Inauguration day Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and two others serenaded the the Capitol (and the world) with a beautiful piece of music. Only it turns out, in a bit of stage

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  1. New Team Takes Over as Obama Becomes President

    Mon, 19 Jan 2009

    legendary singer Aretha Franklin sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and was followed by a quartet that included Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman who performed a composition composed by John Williams. Obamas Wave Farewell to Bushes Following the speech, the Obamas

  2. Barack Obama, Joe Biden & the Inauguration Lineup

    Wed, 17 Dec 2008

    Associate Justice of the Supreme Court The Honorable John Paul Stevens Musical Selection, John Williams, composer/arranger Itzhak Perlman , Violin Yo-Yo Ma, Cello Gabriela Montero, Piano Anthony McGill, Clarinet Oath of Office Administered to President-elect

  3. Obama, Biden & the Inauguration Lineup

    Wed, 17 Dec 2008

    Associate Justice of the Supreme Court The Honorable John Paul Stevens Musical Selection, John Williams, composer/arranger Itzhak Perlman , Violin Yo-Yo Ma, Cello Gabriela Montero, Piano Anthony McGill, Clarinet Oath of Office Administered to President-elect

  4. Hudson's Super Bowl Lip-Sync No Surprise to Insiders

    Mon, 15 Dec 2008

    prerecorded." There were similar rumblings last month after the revelation that the classical quartet led by Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman played along to an earlier recording of the piece for President Obama's inauguration. In a statement to The Associated

  5. The Note: Greek Drama

    Thu, 7 Aug 2008

    Star Jones, Kal Penn, Mira Nair, Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers and Scarlett Johansson. Leon Fleisher, Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman will perform at an Obama fund-raiser in Phoenix next month," Sweet reports. Whose vacation is it again? "There has

  6. The Burdens of Young Musical Geniuses

    Sat, 12 Nov 2005

    stunned." He toured the country, playing sold-out concerts. He had cello lessons with Yo Yo Ma, and met famed musicians Itzhak Perlman and the late Isaac Stern. And behind every great young talent is usually a very involved parent -- in this case, Gretta

  7. Stereotypes Lead Boys to Prefer Drums to Violins

    Wed, 24 Apr 2002

    first things we notice. The study indicates that with a little effort, sexual stereotyping can be overcome. People like Itzhak Perlman have proved it. Aren't you glad he had the courage to pick up that violin instead of a set of drums? My guess is it's

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  1. Did Beyonce Lip-Sync National Anthem?

    Tue, 22 Jan 2013

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  2. World News 1/22: Record Cold From Maine to Florida

    Tue, 22 Jan 2013

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