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Stephen Hough Talks Justin Bieber and David Bowie

Sure there were no lack of performers willing to wax poetic about the recent passing of David Bowie, but not many serious artists were willing to weigh in on Justin Bieber's impromptu performance of Beethoven's miniature Für Elise on the lobby piano of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Interestingly, famed classical paints Stephen Hough had no problem complimenting the Biebs playing as complimenting his vocal style. For those interested in hearing Hough play, the 55-year-old Brit returns for to the 92nd Street Y for chamber music with cellist Steven Isserlis March 15.
By Shane Jordan

  • Jennifer Koh Talks ‘Bridge to Beethoven’ Inspiration?

    While everyone performs Beethoven, renowned violinist Jennifer Koh hopes that her Bridge to Beethoven concert series with pianist Shia Wosner will open people's minds to cultural diversity and a change in perspective. This spring Koh and Wosner will be bringing their boundary pushing show that pairs Beethoven's Complete Violin Sonatas with contemporary works by composers of diverse racial and ethnic lineage to the 92nd Street Y in New York.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Peta Murgatroyd Invite ‘DWTS’ Cast to Wedding?

    They may not have a clear idea exactly when or where they will be having their future wedding, but Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are certain they will be inviting plenty of their friends from 'Dancing with the Stars.' According to the latest gossip news updates, the reality TV stars plan to even invite some of their former celebrity partners as well as cast member to their bid day. That being said, the New Zealand beauty insists that she has no intention to get busy planning things for quite some time come -- opting instead to just bask in the glory of the engagement for the time being.
    By Shane Jordan