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Archive: May 2011 (15 Posts)

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Pic(s) of the Week: They Write the Songs Edition

Posted by: Pat Padua

Along with some great music, I heard a lot of great stories at Tuesday night’s ASCAP concert, from distinguished Congressmen and legendary songwriters alike. But one of the best stories came from a Library co-worker, who was thoroughly excited that I took her picture with Hal David after the concert ended.  Galina Teverovsky, a technician …

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Happy Birthday Martha Graham!

Posted by: Pat Padua

It’s been an especially busy week here in the Music Division, and In the Muse will soon bring you exclusive pictures of last night’s all-star ASCAP concert in the Coolidge Auditorium. But it has come to our attention that Google is paying homage to Martha Graham on her birthday with an animation of  the iconic dancer. …

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Reflections on the Jonathan Larson Collection

Posted by: Cait Miller

The following is a guest post from Mark Eden Horowitz, Senior Music Specialist, and curator for the Larson Collection.   On Monday, May 9th at noon in the Whittall Pavilion, I will be discussing the Larson Collection and showing some of the rare and surprising treasures it holds. The special collections of the Music Division …

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Six Questions: Norman Middleton, Concert Office

Posted by: Pat Padua

Norman Middleton, Senior Producer, Concerts and Special Projects,  worked for the Music Division for nearly thirty years, and has been in the concert office since the 1990-91 season. In the Muse chatted with Norman on April 28th, 2011, his last day at the Library of Congress. What do you think is the best concert you …