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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Itzhak Perlman

Itzhak Perlman stories: 2 news summaries

Yo-Yo Ma 'Finger-Synched' Inauguration Gig

Performers decided to play along to tape in 'wicked cold'

Jan 23, 09 5:05 AM CST
(Newser) - The somber classical sounds that filled the Washington Mall ahead of Barack Obama's swearing-in came from a tape, reports the New York Times. When Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and the rest of the quartet realized that the freezing weather and strong winds would likely wreak havoc with their instruments they... More »

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violin • musician • inauguration • Inauguration Day • Yo-Yo Ma • Itzhak Perlman

Aretha, Rick Warren on Tap for Inauguration Day

John Williams will compose new music for Obama's landmark occasion

Dec 17, 08 3:47 PM CST
(Newser) - Aretha Franklin will participate in Barack Obama’s inauguration next month, the New York Times reports, with the Queen of Soul hitting the stage after evangelical leader Rick Warren gives the invocation. Obama has also commissioned composer John Williams to write a new piece of music for the ceremony—to... More »

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Barack Obama • Aretha Franklin • inauguration • Rick Warren • President Obama • Inauguration Day • Yo-Yo Ma • President-elect Obama • John Williams • Itzhak Perlman

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