Monthly Archives: November 2010

Michael Jackson with his family at the White House, a newly released photo

Newly found pictures of Michael Jackson are rare these days. At the height of the Jackson’s popularity in the 1970’s, the entire Jackson family and band were to meet with President Gerald Ford in the White House. Unfortunately an emergency … Continue reading

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Take Our Pops Quiz

For the recent Symphonic Pops concert by the Greensboro Symphony, I wrote this little quiz on the music to be performed. The answers are at the end. Have fun! 1. What Year was “Jailhouse Rock” released? a.1955 b.1957 c. 1959 … Continue reading

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Victor Vanacore and the Symphonic Pops

Victor Vanacore has made a career of arranging and conducting the best known pop and rock hits. When he leads the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra in the upcoming Rock at the Pops Concert, it will be an evening of Elvis Presley, … Continue reading

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A Stradivari Violin Comes to Greensboro

Violins by Stradivari are known as some of the finest instruments in the world. Seeing and hearing one played in person is a rare event, often associated with major museums and big cities like New York, Paris, and London. But … Continue reading

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Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto

One of the best-known works in the string repertoire is Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. This piece has received thousands of performances worldwide since its first performance in 1881 and has been recorded hundreds of times. But what few people know is … Continue reading

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