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National Theatre Live's Broadcast of 'War Horse' at New London Got More Viewers than Helen Mirren in 'The Audience'
Yes, War Horse has taken the spot as the most popular production beamed to cinemas--part of the National Theatre Live initiative. The showing reached over 125,000 people in the U.K. alone who tuned into the February 27 performance. Baroque and Beyond: Music Before 1800 Presents Early Music from France, Italy and England at Two New York Venues
Music Before 1800 is New York City's longest-running concert series devoted exclusively to early music; the series is currently in the midst of its 39th season. Notable concerts that remain include a performance of Actéon, Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s 1685 tragédie en musique, directed by William Christie; and a performance by Montreal-based Masques to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s death.
