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Is Classical Music Dying? Pianist Charlie Albright Ponders the Thought
New Book 'Sounds and Sweet Airs' Details Female Composers Consigned to Oblivion
Anna Beer’s new book, 'Sounds and Sweet Airs: The Forgotten Women of Classical Music,' highlights overlooked but important female composers. The author spoke with NPR Music about the project and touched on some of her favorite women symphonists. San Francisco Burger King Latest to Enforce Round-the-Clock Classical Audio
A San Francisco Burger King location is the latest institution to jump on the 24/7 classical music bandwagon. In an effort to dissuade loiterers and drug traffic, the restaurant is now playing day-and-night orchestral audio from speakers outside the building.
