Balzan Prizes honor work in humanities, science
Three Americans are among winners of this year’s Balzan Prize
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creative:impact - O say can you hear?
There are so many American myths: the Mayflower Story, George Washington never telling a lie, and then there is Francis Scott Key penning the lyrics to what became our national anthem. How much is of the "Star-Spangled Banner" story is true? Join Deb Polich on this edition of "creative impact." She welcomes back musicologist Mark Clague, whose new book, "O Say Can You Hear?" breaks down the music from the myth.
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Korngold Festival celebrates 'forgotten' composer's Oscar-winning film work, 'worthy' opera
The festival’s centerpiece will be the semi-staged American debut of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s opera “Die Kathrin,” featuring a 64-piece orchestra and 30-voice chorus.
Source: suntimes.com
FIrst Person: ethnomusicologist Shumaila Hemani on global musical traditions and Concert for Afghanistan
No boundaries between east and west, north and south, when it comes to tonight's live music-making. First Person by Shumaila Hemani
Source: theartsdesk.com