Hitting the high notes
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Arts & entertainment: Ahead of next week's Proms showdown, fiery Russian soprano Anna Netrebko talks to Peter Conrad.
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Take a look at where some of the top pros are putting their money.
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Yamahaâs new RX-Z11 sets the bar high for feature-rich high-definition amplifiers.
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Novak Djokovic goes for the sweet spot.
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In the age of the short attention span, classical music matters more than ever.
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A professional musician has managed to raise money for music education by busking his way around the world.
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Could the selections be any more varied? One minute, the exhilarating sound filling my headphones was Maria Callas, reminding me why she was a diva. A moment later, I heard the Eagles' Hotel California. Before the listening session was over, I'd glided from the Beatles to Mozart to Chris Isaak to Thelonious Monk.
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Use some psychological tricks and end up richer.
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There's the Weird Al way of making funny music: steal a melody, add zany high-concept lyrics, and rock on.
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Pritam is definitely on a high at the moment. With the music of Dhoom 2 already hitting the gold spot, Bhagam Bhag too seems to be rocking the charts.
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The ensemble is well tuned, reasonably together and certainly not lacking in enthusiasm. Its size was not right for the space.
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Ornette Coleman is a jazz musician for whom the ideas are as important as the notes.
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Stressed bankers in London are being  offered a new way to unwind -- singing lessons.
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Performing at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash has been a good omen for a lot of rising stars. Alicia Keys hadn't even put out a single when she wowed the crowd with her piano playing and soulful singing four years ago. A young Mario has also showcased his talent, as have Gavin DeGraw and Maroon5.
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Elevating the state championship plaque high over head is an unforgettable flashbulb-popping moment, one in which the jubilation is pure, the emotion raw, and the tears free-flowing. A just reward for a journey that demands passion, skill, and grit.
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It is an enjoyable album which tempts you to press the rewind button.
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New high-quality audio files may entice audiofiles to buy classical fare on the web.