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Deceptive Cadence
12:13 pm
Thu May 31, 2012

Alfred Deller: Celebrating A High-Flying Singer

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Countertenor Alfred Deller, c. 1960.

Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 3:52 pm

Arts
6:30 am
Thu May 31, 2012

Charlotte's Web head reflects on 40 years of success

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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Over the decades, the Web has presented literally hundreds of artists. And despite always working on a shoestring budget, it has consistently won renown for both the quality and variety of its concerts. It's also survived economic woes that have felled many an arts organization.  Lani Richardson is executive director of the Web.

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Deceptive Cadence
3:39 pm
Wed May 30, 2012

Genuflecting To A Master: Thomas Hampson On Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

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German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau performing in England in 1962.

Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 3:52 pm

German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who died earlier this month at age 86, was a paragon of excellence for generations of singers and fans. After his passing, we called American baritone Thomas Hampson for his memories of Fischer-Dieskau, whom he has called "a Singer for the ages, an Artist for eternity."

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