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In Response to James Franco on Commencement Speechesplaywrights like Langston Hughes, Dashiell Hammett, Lillian Hellman, and Miller himself; conductors and composers like Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copeland — all were pursued by McCarthy. To him and his supporters, they had to be reined in
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Summer, Edison Records Tapped for Library of CongressArtistry in Rhythm," Stan Kenton & and his Orchestra (1943) Debut performance with the New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein (Nov. 14, 1943) International Sweethearts of Rhythm: Hottest Women's Band of the 1940s (1944-1946) "The
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Al Pacino Among Artists, Writers Honored at White House
at home and abroad. André Watts for his contributions as an American pianist and teacher. Having debuted with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic at the age of 16, Mr. Watts has been a perennial favorite with the most celebrated
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Stephen Sondheim: My 'West Side Story' Lyrics Are 'Embarrassing'Story," despite Sondheim's grumblings, the musical was produced by a Broadway all-star team, with music by Leonard Bernstein , direction by Jerome Robbins, and Sondheim's lyrics, which he penned in his early 20s. "Most of the lyrics
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Nixon Papers Reveal War on Media, Kennedys and Modern Art
those who are on the modern art and music kick are 95 percent against us anyway. I refer to the recent addicts of Leonard Bernstein and the whole New York crowd. When I compare the monstrosity of Lincoln Center with the Academy of Music in Philadelphia
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Dudamel Wows the Crowd at His Philharmonic Debut
Dudamel said, and everyone deserves access. At 28 years old, Dudamel is being called the most exciting talent since Leonard Bernstein . At Saturday's concert, 18,000 came out to watch. It was a perfect opportunity to show off his adult orchestra
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60-Year Run at the N.Y. Philharmonic Comes to An Endorchestra move from part-time players to full-time members, from all men to co-ed. "This was during the era of Leonard Bernstein . And the first women came into the orchestra. It was very much overdue, I thought. It was an exciting time
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American Culture in the Capital of Communismnever seen an American before. It's not like this is the first time "cultural diplomacy" has opened a door. Leonard Bernstein conducted the Philharmonic in 1959 behind the Iron Curtain in the USSR. And American Ping-Pong players were the
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10 great places to act out a scary movie sceneornate Dakota has housed a roster of famous residents, including Andrew Carnegie, Judy Garland, Lauren Bacall and Leonard Bernstein . "The building has a history of rumored hauntings and bad luck," Sumner says. Ex-Beatle and Dakota resident
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Book Excerpt: Madeleine Albright's 'The Mighty and the Almighty'
turbulence at a tender age, into a confirmed optimist. As a young woman, I took my theme -- but without irony -- from Leonard Bernstein 's adaptation of Candide: "Everything is for the best in this best of all possible worlds." All through my years
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Person of the Week: Marin Alsop
musicians, and she began playing piano at age 2 and violin at 6. Inspired by Leonard Bernstein At the age of 9, she first laid eyes on the dynamic Leonard Bernstein , then the conductor of the New York Philharmonic. She was hooked. But today
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Women Learn Bragging Rights
noticed, she also says please all the time. Can we please do this, can we please do that? Somehow I don't think Leonard Bernstein would have done it that way. Johnson acknowledged that the rules are different for women on the podium. "They
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The Note
was attacked by conservative paper the Sun; received Notable contributions from Otto Preminger, George Plimpton, Leonard Bernstein , and other celebrities; spent a total of $279,746 in the most expensive congressional race in the country
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Butler Inherits Boss' Apartmentsactress named Ruth Ford. And are just any apartments there in the ultra exclusive Dakota. Home to such notables as Leonard Bernstein Judy Garland and John Lennon who was murdered right outside of the building in 1980. says he's not thinking about
apartments there in the ultra exclusive Dakota. Home to such notables as Leonard Bernstein Judy Garland and John Lennon who was murdered right outside of the building in 1980. -- -- says he's not thinking about
