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In Memoriam Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020)

On March 29, the musical world lost a giant - Polish composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki. The Library of Congress Music Division remains connected to Penderecki through primary sources in our collections, and we hope that you can remain connected to him in this way, as well.




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The Devotions of David Diamond

This blog post celebrates composer David Diamond's contributions to the enrichment of Jewish synagogue music. The Music Division of the Library of Congress is home to the David Diamond Collection.




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A New Kind of Productive: Working Remotely on the Performing Arts Special Collections of the Library of Congress

Vincent Novara, Head of the Music Division's Acquisitions & Processing Section, describes his section's new teleworking practices during a global pandemic.




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The Unpopular Opinions of Glenn Gould or “How Mozart Became a Bad Composer”

The following is a guest post from Music Reference Specialist James Wintle. Let me begin with a personal anecdote. My parents are or were both musicians – my father was a composer – and so my appreciation for classical music was probably equal parts nature and nurture. So, when I entered graduate school as a […]




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Josiah Flagg and Paul Revere: Friends, Engravers, and Patriots

On Patriots' Day, we celebrate musician, publisher, and patriot Josiah Flagg (1737-1794), a friend of Paul Revere and major figure in Early American music.




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Chucho Valdés in Conversation

On Saturday, October 16, 2019, Concerts from the Library of Congress hosted Afro-Cuban jazz master, Chucho Valdés. Founder and director of the legendary Cuban jazz band Irakere, winner of six GRAMMYs and four Latin GRAMMYs, Chucho Valdés is not just an authority in the jazz world, he is a living legend. As part of his engagement at […]




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An Illustrated Letter for Mother’s Day

While traveling in Israel in 1948, Leonard Bernstein wrote a letter to his mother with beautiful illustrations by artist Jossi Stern. In anticipation of Mother's Day weekend, "In the Muse" highlights that digitized letter from the Leonard Bernstein Collection and encourages readers to send illustrated letters of their own.




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Toronto photographer's iconic shot of Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater wins top sports pic

For all the sporting moments Mark Blinch has captured through his lens for nearly two decades, there is only one he has taken the trouble to hang in his home.




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The Michael Jordan Bulls documentary is a great escape

There are better sports documentaries than The Last Dance, but the entertaining series on the Michael Jordan-led Bulls dynasty might be a better fit for this particular time.



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Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw retires after 33 years, 2 titles

Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw is retiring after winning two national championships in 33 years with the Irish.




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Raptors' Fred VanVleet says public health more important than a big payday

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was enjoying the best season of his career, and was set to strike it rich with a lucrative new deal this summer before the coronavirus brought the NBA and global sports to its knees in mid-March.



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RJ Barrett providing 200,000 meals through Mississauga Food Bank

The Mississauga Food Bank says a $100,000 donation made earlier this week by New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett will provide 200,000 meals as part of the community's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Canadian guard Andrew Nembhard declares for NBA draft again

Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard, who ranked second in the Southeastern Conference in assists last season, has declared for the NBA draft for the second consecutive year.



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NBA plan to reopen practice facilities pushed back to May 8 at the earliest

The NBA has pushed back plans that would allow teams to reopen their practice facilities for at least one week, and cautioned that the new target is far from set in stone.



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How Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman was ahead of his time

It’s been 20 years since his last NBA game, but Dennis Rodman is a hot topic again. The featured character in a new episode of The Last Dance was many things to many people — and a genuine trailblazer.



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Raptors' Davis would be 'devastated' if team misses opportunity for playoff run

If the NBA can't salvage the remainder of the season, Terence Davis said he won't be sad for the illustrious complete rookie year that could have been. But he would rue a missed post-season run.



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Ennis, Pangos among Canadian basketball players weathering pandemic abroad

Canadian basketball players Dylan Ennis and Kevin Pangos, who both play in Liga ACB, opted to stay and weather the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain.




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NBA reportedly eyeing Disney World as possible site for return to play

The NBA is looking at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla., as a possible playing site should the 2019-20 season resume, and has even gotten the OK from Disney to use the site, Stadium's Shams Charania reported Wednesday.



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'We will put in the work': Canadian Marc Eversley announced as Chicago Bulls GM

The Chicago Bulls announced Marc Eversley as their new general manager on Friday, making him the first Canadian GM in NBA history.



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Toronto mayor says talks underway with Blue Jays, Raptors on return to play

Toronto Mayor John Tory said Tuesday that there have been preliminary talks with Major League Baseball's Blue Jays and the NBA's Raptors about a return to action as restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease.




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Tag: music therapy – Houston Public Media

Tag: music therapy  Houston Public Media



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Grit and red wine: Famous war photographer beats virus at 97 – WSET

Grit and red wine: Famous war photographer beats virus at 97  WSET



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Distant notes |India Today Insight – India Today

Distant notes |India Today Insight  India Today



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Bates: McHenry businesses adapt to COVID-19 – Northwest Herald

Bates: McHenry businesses adapt to COVID-19  Northwest Herald



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Some White House staff to wear masks after valet tests positive: Trump – Times of India

  1. Some White House staff to wear masks after valet tests positive: Trump  Times of India
  2. U.S. President Trump says will be tested for coronavirus daily  The Hindu
  3. US VP Mike Pence’s staffer, married to a Trump aide, tests positive for Covid-19  Livemint
  4. Trump's U-turn on the coronavirus task force wasn't really a U-turn at all  The Independent
  5. Aide to Vice President Pence tests positive for coronavirus  Times of India
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Bengaluru’s all-woman music collective Metronome to release a track for Mother’s Day – Times of India

Bengaluru's all-woman music collective Metronome to release a track for Mother's Day  Times of India



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A fine and delicate balance in contemporary jazz – Telegraph India

A fine and delicate balance in contemporary jazz  Telegraph India



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A fresh look at classical dance forms – Telegraph India

A fresh look at classical dance forms  Telegraph India



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‘Creative Music Making’ Documentary to Air on Nine Network – MPress – Maryville University News

'Creative Music Making' Documentary to Air on Nine Network - MPress  Maryville University News



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11 startups to pitch at NEXT Canada’s virtual Venture Reveal – BetaKit

11 startups to pitch at NEXT Canada's virtual Venture Reveal  BetaKit



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45 Chinese nationals in Nepal demand flights to go home, throw stones – Hindustan Times

45 Chinese nationals in Nepal demand flights to go home, throw stones  Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News



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‘Army won’t be deployed in Mumbai, will fight Covid-19 together’: Uddhav Thackeray – Hindustan Times

  1. ‘Army won’t be deployed in Mumbai, will fight Covid-19 together’: Uddhav Thackeray  Hindustan Times
  2. Maharashtra may extend lockdown to end of May, hints CM Uddhav Thackeray  Times of India
  3. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray announces compensation for kin of deceased  TIMES NOW
  4. Restrict entry-exit of migrants in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray  Deccan Chronicle
  5. Uddhav Thackeray: You are the soldiers, no need for the Army  Mumbai Mirror
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Jharkhand bans 11 brands of pan masala for one year to protect public health – Zee News

Jharkhand bans 11 brands of pan masala for one year to protect public health  Zee NewsJharkhand bans 11 pan-masala brands on health concerns  Hindustan TimesJharkhand Bans 11 Pan Masala Brands for One Year to Protect Public Health&n...



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Govt hikes borrowing limit by over 50% to Rs 12 trn as virus grips economy – Business Standard

Govt hikes borrowing limit by over 50% to Rs 12 trn as virus grips economy  Business StandardRaghuram Rajan says monetisation neither a game changer nor catastrophe  LivemintBank credit up 6.74% to Rs 102.69 lakh crore; deposits ris...



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Happy birthday Vijay Deverakonda: Tollywood’s ‘Dear Comrade’ who auctioned his first Filmfare Award for charity – The New Indian Express

Happy birthday Vijay Deverakonda: Tollywood's 'Dear Comrade' who auctioned his first Filmfare Award for charity  The New Indian Express



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Visions 2020: Nydia Han and 6abc celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – 6abc – WPVI-TV

Visions 2020: Nydia Han and 6abc celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - 6abc  WPVI-TV



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Hobbies during quarantine: How they can help us in a pandemic – Today.com

Hobbies during quarantine: How they can help us in a pandemic  Today.com



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Raftaar: Our biggest contribution will be to acknowledge the fact that the COVID warriors are doing a brilliant job

"I have tied up with several NGO’s like Parivartan the change who donate food to over 500 people every day as well with welfare organisations like 4dogsakeindia where we feed over 200 street dogs."



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Pence says lack of religious services has been ‘burden’ – WSET

Pence says lack of religious services has been 'burden'  WSET



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Neha Bhasin: The lockdown has made me realise how privileged we are; I have seen the state of people in the streets and it’s not pretty

"So there are days when I feel down and out, but I remember the gratitude bit in the back of my head (sic)."



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Decorate a guitar, skateboard, or bike to help veterans, foster children – AZFamily

Decorate a guitar, skateboard, or bike to help veterans, foster children  AZFamily



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Have to learn to live with Covid-19: Govt – Times of India

Have to learn to live with Covid-19: Govt  Times of IndiaHealth ministry says learn to live with coronavirus as India's COVID-19 count crosses 56,000  LivemintPeople must learn to live with the virus, follow prevention guidelines: G...



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How Do American Indians Celebrate Mother’s Day? | Smithsonian Voices | National Museum of the American Indian – Smithsonian.com

How Do American Indians Celebrate Mother's Day? | Smithsonian Voices | National Museum of the American Indian  Smithsonian.com



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