'Mustang Sally' composer Mack Rice dies at 82

Mack Rice, composer of "Mustang Sally" and co-writer of "Respect Yourself" has died in Detroit at the age of 82.

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San Francisco officers track down stolen 107-year-old violin

Thieves broke into a car on Post and Hyde Street and stole a 107-year-old violin on Monday.

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How Castration and Opera Changed The Skeleton Of 19th Century Singer Pacchierotti

he skeleton of Gaspare Pacchierotti, a famous 19th century male mezzo-soprano, was exhumed so that researchers could study the effects that castration had on his body.

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Top conductor Daniel Barenboim issues a call for European patriotism after Brexit

The maestro and Music Director of Berlin State Opera has expressed his sadness at the United Kingdon's decision to leave the European Union.

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Nils Frahm: ‘My music can be quite heavy. Some people faint’

The neo-classical composer is shaking the establishment with his experimental piano, but it manipulates the emotions too

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Backing the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - letters

Our city should continue to support a reputed symphony orchestra as a central part of the expression of the arts in our community.

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L.A. Phil Conductor Gustavo Dudamel Orchestrates Sale of Los Angeles Home (blog)

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