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Lang Lang: Who is Metallica's Grammy's Performing Partner?
Metallica is nothing new for Grammy viewers, being one of the few bands to emerge from the dark depths of metal and gain mainstream awareness. Far fewer are familiar with Lang Lang, the classical pianist with whom Metallica will share the stage with during its Grammy Awards performance. Classical fans know Lang's name well, but hopefully they'll give us a break for offering a brief profile so the rest of the world can catch up. Quickies: Beethoven Sells for $200K?, Gramo's Classical & Jazz, 'Lion King' Out Grosses Broadway, Boulezian on Gluck, Cracked Movie Music
An extraordinarily rare sketch leaf manuscript by the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven will be auctioned next month by New Hampshire based, RR Auction. More details can be found online at www.rrauction.com.
