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Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato (photo by Simon Pauly)

Big news in the world of concert/media collaborations  tonight you can watch a live video/audio stream of 

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This is the first in a series of four live web-streams from Carnegie Hall this fall:

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. Central.

Since 2000, Fred Child has been the host of Performance Today, the most-listened-to classical music radio show in America. He also is the commentator and announcer for Live From Lincoln Center, the only live performing arts series on television. He also hosts musical events on stages around the country, working with major orchestras and festivals, and connecting with audiences coast to coast.


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Big news in the world of concert/media collaborations: On Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. Central, you can watch a live video/audio stream of Joyce DiDonato’s concert as it happens at Carnegie Hall.


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