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Violinist Israel Baker Has Died, Aged 92.
The violinist Israel Baker has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 92.
Thomas Quasthoff Withdraws From The Spotlight.
Citing ill health, the German baritone retires.
BBC News
Letter Penned By Beethoven Uncovered In Germany.
A letter written by composer Ludwig van Beethoven has emerged in Germany after being left in a will.
BBC Music Magazine
BBC Proms Launches Competition For Young Composers.
Entries to be judged by composers including Stuart MacRae and Nico Muhly.
New York Times
Carnegie Hall To Establish National Youth Orchestra In 2013.
Ireland has one. Norway has one. Sweden has one, and it will be at Carnegie Hall on Jan. 26. Even Iraq has one.
The Telegraph
Jonathan McGovern is a 26 year-old baritone who looks poised for a brilliant career.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/opera/9007749/Jonathan-McGovern-New-Face.html