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December 19, 2012 – An upcoming documentary highlights one extraordinary orchestra in Paraguay; watch the trailer.

December 14, 2012 – A string of sorrow this week after four artists' deaths, tempered by one very uplifting orchestra.

December 11, 2012 – The soprano was known for her electrifying performances and her dissident political views.

December 11, 2012 – The Swiss soprano with the sweet and silvery voice was a regular in Vienna and New York.

December 11, 2012 – The extraordinarily wide-ranging pianist, scholar and essayist died at age 85 on Sunday.

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December 7, 2012 – What you want to know this week, from our ten must-hear albums to Brubeck's take on classical.

December 6, 2012 – Composer David Lang's work for the vocal quartet reflects the modern world, not mythology.

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November 30, 2012 – A major move for the NY Phil and back-and-forthing in Minnesota: a guide to what you need to know.

November 30, 2012 – An adapted version of the 16th century Chinese opera will take place at the Metropolitan Museum.

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November 27, 2012 – The Kennedy Center finally replaced its not-quite-up-to-the-task pipe organ.

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November 27, 2012 – A computer science study shows that conductors play decisive roles in the performance of orchestras.

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November 21, 2012 – The microcosmic movements that move us to a first-timer tweeting from a live classical concert.

November 16, 2012 – Vänskä pleads for both sides to work together in Minnesota and a monocled (!) tenor signs to DG.

November 10, 2012 – This week, Harold Van Heuvelen finally saw the debut of a symphony he wrote during World War II.

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November 9, 2012 – Lamenting Carter's death, trouble in Spokane and another award for Dudamel: what you need to read.