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Laurence Olivier
English actor Sir Laurence Olivier has been hailed as one of the 20th century's greatest classical actors and interpreters of William Shakespeare. Dark-eyed, strong-jawed and intense, Olivier rapidly…Morris, Mark
(Encyclopedia) Morris, Mark 1956–, American dancer and choreographer, b. Seattle, Wash. After training in Balkan folk dance, flamenco, and ballet, he went on to dance for Eliot Feld, Laura Dean, and…Hispanic American Leaders and Activists
// Cite Antonia Novello AnÃbal Acevedo-Vila, Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Joe Baca, U.S. congressman Herman Badillo, U.S. congressman Joan Baez, folk singer…1997 Gramophone Awards
Opera (Record of the Year)Puccini, La rondine, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Inva Mula-Tchako, William Matteuzzi, Alberto Rinaldi, Patricia Biccire, Patrizia Ciofi, Monica Bacelli,…Brewer's: Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Some say compared to Bononcini That mynbeer Handel's but a ninny; Others aver that he to Handel Is scarcely $$$ to hold a candle. Strange all this difference should be 'Twixt Tweedledum…bassoon
(Encyclopedia) bassoonbassoonbăs&oomacr;nˈ [key], double-reed woodwind instrument that plays in the bass and tenor registers. Its 8-ft (2.4-m) conical tube is bent double, the instrument thus…Schütz, Heinrich
(Encyclopedia) Schütz, HeinrichSchütz, Heinrichhīnˈrĭkh shüts [key], 1585–1672, German composer. A pupil of Giovanni Gabrieli, he later worked with Monteverdi. Often considered the greatest German…Oberlin, Russell Keys
(Encyclopedia) Oberlin, Russell Keys, 1928–2016, American countertenor, b. Akron, Ohio, grad. Juilliard, 1951. A boy soprano, he sang in his church choir and on the radio, and won a nationwide radio…Beecham, Sir Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Beecham, Sir ThomasBeecham, Sir Thomasbēˈchəm [key], 1879–1961, English conductor. Beecham was educated at Oxford but did not attend any formal music school. Early in his career as a…Biographies: Notable Architects
Notable Architects Frank Lloyd Wright See also Notable Artists People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Architecture American Architecture Architecture…Trending
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