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Alice Herz-Sommer, World's Oldest Pianist (and Holocaust Survivor), Turns 110
Wishing Special Happy Birthdays to Ned Rorem, 90, and Krzysztof Penderecki, 80
Two important composer birthdays have recently occurred. American Ned Rorem turned 90, while that comparative youngster from Poland, Krzysztof Penderecki, was 80. Both in their own ways embody the vitality of their cultures. Quickies: Jeppe Hansen-cum-Jett Black, Bryan Cranston on Broadway, Bernard Parmegiani Obit, Oldest Living Holocaust Pianist, Risotto Verdi Style
Be it classical music, jazz, theater or dance, arts news gets made fresh every day...especially for Wednesday, November 27, 2013 (i.e. the day before Thanksgiving).
