Soul music

Article Abstract:

The U.S. composer John Adams who was dismissed as anti-American as well as anti-Semitic because of his opera 'The Death of a Kingfisher' makes a comeback with the composition 'On the Transmigration'. The piece, written in memory of the September 11 attacks that stunned the world, won him a Pulitzer and got him the label as an unofficial composer laureate.

United States, Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Adams, John

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Horne of plenty

Article Abstract:

The versatility of Donald Horne as a journalist and editor of 'The Bulletin' is acknowledged. He wrote many books, amongst which his autobiography reveals that life for him was an inexorable pursuit of self-improvement and public instruction, while his novel 'What If There Were No Pelicans?' made him regain his optimism.

The Bulletin (Periodical), Periodical editors, Horne, Donald

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Lust for life

Article Abstract:

Salome, an extended one-act piece composed by Richard Strauss in the year 1905, is highlighted. Also highlighted are Lisa Gasteen, playing the title role, and Daniel Sumegi playing Jokanaan. Opera Australia's new interpretation of Salome is a musical and vocal celebration, enriched by intelligent direction.

Criticism and interpretation, Salome (Strauss, Richard) (Opera), Strauss, Richard (German composer)

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