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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
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
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
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
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