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Schreker's opera 'Distant Sound' heard at Bard
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AP - His name is all but forgotten today, but a century ago Franz Schreker was considered perhaps the most important operatic composer since Richard Wagner.
Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims
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AP - Thousands of grief-stricken mourners watched in tears on Saturday as rescue workers lit one white candle for every one of the 21 people crushed to death in a tunnel at the Love Parade techno music festival.
Rush iPhone app sure to drum up interest
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Appolicious - The $2.99 Rush iPhone app is one I can get behind because I like Rush. As any self-respecting drummer has, I have watched videos of Neil Peart playing, drooled over pictures of his drum kit, and tuned in to his beats when listening to Rush songs.
Country group builds its own "Little White Church"
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Reuters - Wedding proposals at concerts are nothing new, but country act Little Big Town took things a step further on its recent tour, setting up a space for lucky fans to tie the knot at one of its shows.
Indie band One Ring Zero explores the universe
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Reuters - Making an album about such seemingly simple concepts as food or ice cream trucks might seem like a fool's errand, but for Brooklyn indie duo One Ring Zero, those concepts have led to opportunities to perform at events including book award ceremonies and children's festivals.
Michael Jackson album to feature 10 new songs
At the time of his death Jackson reportedly left hard drives filled with unheard music, much of it recorded during the King of Pop's '80s peak.
Michael Jackson - Music - Arts - Storage - Hardware
Spector returns to music with wife's CD
The love story of Phil and Rachelle Spector is among the strangest in show business. She divides her time between prison visits and promoting her new album, for which he is listed as the producer.
Report: Nuns in music deal get death threats
Benedictine nuns from a secluded convent in southern France have received death threats after winning a deal aimed at creating a chart-topping album, a newspaper reported.
Benedictine - France - Decca Records - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity
No charges filed in probe of other Jackson docs
State investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson have decided not to file charges against seven doctors who treated him, authorities said Wednesday.
Michael Jackson - Death of Michael Jackson - United States - History - Presidents
Sheryl Crow's new album reflects her emotions
Record is more emotional and vulnerable than her previous disc.