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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The Art of the Ballet Rehearsal Pianist by Marcia Adair

Turning a pop song into a polonaise, the ballet pianist must be as stylistically flexible as a dancer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM
Thursday, January 23, 2014

'Brokeback Mountain' opera saddles up in Madrid by Marcia Adair

The 'Brokeback Mountain' opera from composer Charles Wuorinen features a libretto by the original short story's writer, Annie Proulx. Daniel Okulitch plays Ennis; Tom Randle is Jack.MADRID &…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:00PM
Sunday, August 18, 2013

Southern California's cultural institutes pitch in on arts education by Marcia Adair

The L.A. Philharmonic and Pacific Symphony are among the cultural groups helping supplement beleaguered school districts.The first day of school, one of America's great communal experiences.…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00AM
Sunday, February 26, 2012

Freed of London helps ballerinas put their best foot forward by Marcia Adair

The firm's custom pointe shoes, with their handmade blocks, are prized by dancers. They make you 'dance your best,' an L.A. Ballet artistic director says.Tucked away in the side streets of…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:00AM
Friday, October 21, 2011

Like weird foods? Jumping off gondolas? Then you’ll love opera by Marcia Adair

Ads target a hipper crowd with humorous references to extreme sports and adventurous eating

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:00PM

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