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To hear Sergei Rachmaninoff's music is too peep into his soul. Deep in the throes of depression, the Russian composer literally sank himself into his compositions, painting dark anguished notes that somehow always rose above the despair.

UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassadors have joined in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by appearing in public service announcements meant to draw attention to the groundbreaking international human rights covenant.

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After a stellar first year, a surprise visit in September from a bona-fide superstar , and a successful concert to begin his second season, Maestro Nir Kabaretti has prepared the Santa Barbara Symphony to present some very adventurous contemporary works in the months to come in 2009-10 at the Granada.

In the new world order, anyone who is China's biggest musical superstar comes this close to being the world's biggest musical superstar as well.

The Savannah Music Festival, which runs March 18 through April 3, takes the big tent approach.

He is the rock star of the classical world. And when 27-year-old Lang Lang plays the piano on Wednesday with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum, expect the kind of roaring crowd appreciation youa d experience at a U2 concert.

The two huge screens that greeted concertgoers as they took their seats last week for an Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performance, conducted by Zubin Mehta and featuring pianist Lang Lang, aroused curiosity and skepticism.

Lang Lang The Assad Brothers will perform with Roby Lakatos Ensemble on March 19 at the Lucas Theatre.

Music Hall was packed to the rafters, the crowd was festive, and there was a crush of fans with cameras flashing to get the soloist's autograph in the lobby.

When the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra opens a season for the 115th time, they don't go halfway.

For the first time in five years, Music Hall is sold out for a classical concert.

Chinese pianist Lang Lang will give a special performance at an event by UNICEF in Tokyo's Odaiba district on Sept.

Classical music fans may want to stow the barbecue gear, because the concert season has arrived with a long weekend of its own.

Is it the biggest and best fall arts and entertainment season ever? Maybe, many things considered.

Things have already gotten off to a flying start with Lang Lang's appearance last Saturday with the Santa Barbara Symphony.

Artistic competitions may seem like an oxymoron. But for musicians aiming to be the next Lang Lang, they're the key to a successful career.

The fiery young Chinese pianist Lang Lang brought a rare level of artistry to the Granada Theater on Saturday evening in a performance with Maestro Nir Kabaretti and the Santa Barbara Symphony .

Chinese pianist Lang Lang can be counted among classical music's handful of superstars.

Stellar soloists and beefy Russian orchestras highlight a banner season for classical music in Kansas City.