Topic: Ludwig van Beethoven
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Ringo Starr: 30 quotes for his birthday
For his 72nd birthday, here are 30 quotes from Starr.
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You've heard Gioachino Rossini's music, even if you've never heard of him
Gioachino Rossini, the man behind today's frog-themed Google doodle, is perhaps the most famous composer that no one remembers. He may not have the name recognition of a Beethoven or Mozart, but Rossini was a major figure in your childhood – trust us. So, with his 220th birthday landing on Wednesday, here's a look at the five biggest moments when you've heard his music and possibly not realized it.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Artisans
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Top 10 time travelers
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Review: 'The Soloist'
Based on the true story of a journalist who befriends a schizophrenic homeless man with a prodigious musical talent, movie doesn't resonate as deeply as it should.
04/24/2009 01:00 am -
The Associate
Once again, a Grisham protagonist finds himself caught up in the machinations of a corrupt law firm.
02/21/2009 12:00 am -
Broadway leaps into spring
Some big-name actors return to the stage and stir up the classics.
02/13/2009 12:00 am -
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12/31/2008 12:00 am -
DVDs and CDs for the elementary crowd
From fairies to pandas and penguins, with a little Beethoven thrown in, these movies and music will keep children watching again and again ... and again.
12/06/2008 12:00 am -
Etc.
10/14/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Could Obama's rise signal the end of black victimology?
If so, it's not good for Jesse Jackson, but it's great for America.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Chapter & Verse What do women want? Love letters
06/11/2008 01:00 am -
A sound artist hears symphonies in ambient noise
Bruce Odland finds meaning in life's aural flotsam and jetsam – and it's too valuable to tune out completely with iPod or radio or daydream.
05/20/2008 01:00 am -
Prague's soundtrack factory
Skilled musicians – and favorable economics – lure filmmakers to this ad hoc symphony for new scores.
05/16/2008 01:00 am -
Noteworthy: The best in recent kids' CDs
From Brian Setzer's orchestral fun with classical music clichés to a Parents' Choice Award winner by Dr. Noize, these albums will delight young ears.
05/09/2008 01:00 am -
Into It: Gene Wilder
The actor and comedian reveals what he's reading, watching, and listening to – and why he wouldn't go see 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'
04/04/2008 01:00 am -
Kosovo tries to launch independence softly
Despite Serbia's ire, province may declare independence as soon as Sunday.
02/14/2008 12:00 am -
With independence looming, Kosovo to pick a flag
The province, expected to declare statehood in coming days, is also drafting a constitution and will choose an anthem.
02/08/2008 12:00 am -
China's Lang Lang hopes to snap up a Grammy
The flamboyant young pianist has been called the 'Tiger Woods' of classical music.
02/07/2008 12:00 am -
Songs in my heart or on an iPod?
Sometimes you don't need an iPod to enjoy the best music.
01/17/2008 12:00 am -
It's a Starbucks world. (We only sip in it.)
A journalist asks: How did a modest Seattle coffeehouse become a global juggernaut?
12/17/2007 12:00 am
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