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And the armenian to joke an ancient woodwind instrument stands for the no magic death rocky. who is never watched game of thrones because in. naturally hardly anyone here this concert tour is all about getting to experience romney in java and his game of thrones musical lives in berlin some ten thousand people came to see the show the composer and his ensemble are touring europe until mid june but its off to north america now for. quite a spectacular production benefit us more about the composer...

By sort of huge tribute montage is of their favorite characters is about as good as it gets which is why the idea of the composer here. to take this as to make this into a live concert experience is nothing short of a stroke of genius and so it took several years to put the show together in this current form its really very elaborate and opulent is currently touring europe and the show in berlin this week. the concerts are conducted by the series germany raney and composer. hello everyone im rom...

>> i like the way the instrument sounds and the way people play it. i was like, i want to do that. they have ten fingers but i feel like i can make four work. >> reporter: darrius came up with his own technique for reaching all the keys and learning how to press the pedals with prosthetics. his legs amputated when he was a toddler. while darrius was at it, he picked up the trombone. >> i dont ever get discouraged. even when a part is too hard i just keep practicing until i learn how to play it. ...

Cologn. plus, how technology is helping long time pot smokers erase their criminal record. next. the news at 6 starts right finally tonight, with music there are no limits. if you dont believe it, consider the story of the teenager youre about to meet. his passion for playing the piano has carried him above and beyond what others might consider physical limitations. his story and his music are inspiring america. ♪ >> reporter: darrius simmons taught himself how to play the piano at age 10. b...

>> ♪ hiya ho hiya, when youre crying ♪ >> i have a secret history as a composer of lullabies. >> reporter: the lullaby project is the baby of carnegie halls thomas cabannis. >> when i was a young musician in new york and i had no money, i had a friend whose wife was expecting, they were going to have a child, and i decided since i didnt have anything else to give them, that i would write a lullaby for the baby. >> reporter: aww. >> ♪ baby boy, my baby boy >> reporter: cabannis thought comp...

Part of the sound track of chicago. ♪ >> now, this uniquely american music being passed on to a new generation. >> were the cats. >> were the cats. >> cool kids. >> were just the cats now. >> to me, its the most important thing in my life. >> and the jazz institution of chicago hopes these kids can help save it. >> so many people think of it as an old music, old-time music and want to put a frame on it. put it in museum. its a living art form. >> jazz records made up only 2% of total album sal...

We hear john coltrane. >> 17-year-old micah collier started playing the bass when he was just 8. his parents say this program had a powerful impact. >> to see him now unapologetically in his space and just having joy with what he does, i mean, as you can see, it gives me great joy, as well. >> we saw that joy, too. what do you guys want to play? >> in a rehearsal at the chicago academy for arts. finally, a chance to put the bass in the spotlight. >> these kids are new hope and savior for this mu...

Have fun in the process and one way or the other. next up we travel to by the lights the southern german town is mostly known for the annual by boat festival which celebrates the music of composer they felt wagner even outside of the festival season the ma grave youll opera house is a big attraction in two thousand and twelve it was added to the unesco world heritage list but then it closed for renovations and though it was built within four years back in the eighteenth century its taken six is ...

Opened in paris is historic murray district. is not only displayed here its also produced. the first work was completed during the construction phase. of the video but french dancer and choreographer birger millipede sent to music by baroque composer. know the remodelling work is complete the center is ready to serve a wide range of artists. our focus lies and accompanying the artistic process we want to be there for artists when they have doubts. to help them realize their ideas. to that end we...

There is breaking news tonight from philadelphia and a case weve been closely following after our exclusive interview with rapper meek mill jailed on probation violations. a sentence of two to four years. hes become a cause celebre for advocates of criminal justice reform. late today the pennsylvania supreme court ordering mill released on bail while he appeals. in a statement mill thanks the das office and writes, i understand many people of color across the country dont have that luxury and i ...