Highly strung

Article Abstract:

This article describes the career of Russian violinist Maxim Vengerov, who at 25 now commands $62,000 per performance and who is noted for playing with such vigor that he often breaks violin strings. Relevant points include Vengerov's expansion of his repertoire to include the Beethoven concerto, his ambition to try conducting at some point, and his early life in his native Siberia.

Biography, Russia, Criticism and interpretation, Music, Violinists, Vengerov, Maxim

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Sharp's progress

Article Abstract:

Lindsay Sharp, director of the UK's National Museum of Science & Industry, believes that commerce and culture can go together. Sharp also believes that museums should not just be interactive centres for schoolchildren, but should support lifelong learning and meet the needs of other age groups.

United Kingdom, Officials and employees, Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Museums, Art museums, Sharp, Lindsay, National Museum of Science and Industry

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Deadly games

Article Abstract:

The potential for terrorism at the Sydney Olympics is assessed. A documentary about the 1972 Munich Olympics, when Palestinians kidnapped and murdered Israeli athletes, is used as illustration.

International aspects, 2000 AD, Terrorism, Olympics

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