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Famous Pianist Charged With Insulting Islam

AP | SELCAN HACAOGLU | Posted 06.01.2012

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ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish court on Friday formally charged an internationally known pianist and composer with insulting Islamic religious value...

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A-Sides With Jon Chattman: Foxy Shazam "Likes It"; Hey Rim Jeon Plays It

Jon Chattman | Posted 04.04.2012

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Jon Chattman

What ever happened to good old fashioned rock and roll? That's the question Cincinnati rockers Foxy Shazam answer with their fourth album The Church of Rock and Roll.

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National Medal Awards at the White House

Barbara Ernst Prey | Posted 05.01.2012

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Barbara Ernst Prey

Every visit to the White House is special, but there is something very exciting about witnessing this event. Perhaps it is because I am a painter and I understand the years of work that went into what they have achieved and I can rejoice with them in their successes.

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Yanni Talks Truth, Touring, and the Charlie Sheen Torpedo in NYC (VIDEO)

Jon Chattman | Posted 06.15.2011

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Jon Chattman

Yanni never imagined he'd ever be a part of a Charlie Sheen sandwich, but that's exactly where he found himself last Saturday night.

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VIDEO: Photo Of Chopin On His Deathbed Discovered?

Posted 05.25.2011

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Photographer and collector, Wladyslaw Zuchowski, claims he is in possession of a daguerreotype image of Frédéric François Chopin in his death bed i...

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Astoria Characters: The Sunshine Goddess

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nancy Ruhling

Life doesn't always take a straight and narrow path; it often chooses a circular route, so let's start in the middle of the story and see where we end up.

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WATCH: Armless Pianist Plays With His Toes, Wows Audience

Posted 05.25.2011

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SHANGHAI — Pianist Liu Wei sits quietly to compose himself before plunging into the music. Then he takes off a sock. The 23-year-old, whose arm...

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STREAMING LIVE NOW: Violinist Joshua Bell And Pianist Yuja Wang Live On MediciTV

Posted 05.25.2011

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To hear the tones bouncing from violinist Joshua Bell's strings is an experience in and of itself. To see the sweat form on his brow (and his vivacio...

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Young D'Artagnan on Schubert, Chemistry & Grace

Laurence Vittes | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laurence Vittes

David Fray's newest CD is a provocative all Schubert affair which has caused ripples in the musical press for the breadth and flexibility of its vision. I called him in Paris to find out what the fuss is all about.

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Clara Tu To Carnegie Hall: 6-Year-Old Pianist Gets Big Gig (VIDEOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

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How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, and natural born talent. Clara Tu, a six-year-old from Southbury, CT, will play three dates at ...

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