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Alexandra Kremer-Khomassouridze Unique photos

28 May 2009

Alexandra Kremer-Khomassouridze has exhibited in Moscow and Paris with her outstanding black and white photos of musicians.

: Leonid Desyatnikov

: Mischa Maisky

: Martha Argerich

: Gidon Kremer

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OBITUARY PICTURES from LEBRECHT: AMOS ELON, Israeli journalist and writer, 4 July 1926 – 25 May 2009

28 May 2009

Portrait of Amos Elon writing at his desk

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Birthday pictures for 28th May, 2009

28 May 2009

Gladys Knight, American R & B singer, 65th birthday.
Kylie Minogue, Australian singer and actress, 41st Birthday.

: Gladys Knight (photographer Stephanie Methven)

: Kylie Minogue

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Thea Musgrave and Joseph Fiennes birthdays 27th May, 2009

28 May 2009

27 May, 2009 is the 81 st birthday of British composer Thea Musgrave and the 39th birthday of British actor Joseph Fiennes.

: Joseph Fiennes (photographer Tristram Kenton)

: Thea Musgrave (caricature by John Minnion)

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Concert Halls and Opera Houses

28 May 2009

Concert halls and opera houses can be lavish and dramatic examples of architecture. The plush red velvet carpeting and chairs or gold surround on balconies and the stage add to the grandeur of the occasion. Both modern and old building all contain this special element.

: Opera Garnier Paris – E. Mahoudeau

: London Coliseum ornate ceiling – G. Salter

: Municipal theatre of Hanoi, Vietnam

: Concert hall seats – C. Stock

: Royal Albert Hall during the Proms concerts – C. Christodoulou

: National Opera and Ballet Sofia, Bulgaria – I. Iliev

: Royal Albert Hall ceiling and the ‘gods’ section – C. Stock

: Royal Opera House

: Parma Opera house

: English National Opera

: Vienna Musikverein Concert Hall – J. Persson

: Sydney Opera House

: Brighton Dome concert Hall – G. Salter

: Thèâtre du Châtelet, Paris – G. Salter

: Buxton Opera House

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Bob Dylan’s 68 th birthday

27 May 2009

May 24 is the birthday of Bob Dylan. The American singer and songwriter has been performing for 50 years. His famous songs include the 1960s ‘Blowin’ in the wind’ and ‘Don’t think twice, it’s alright’ . His latest record was released on 28 April, 2009 ‘Together through Life’ . He continues to tour around the world performing for fans, both young and old.