Lindsey Chapman

Most Recent Articles by Lindsey Chapman

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  Happy Birthday, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Composer of Musical Theater
  Considered one of the most successful contemporary composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber has consistently created works that garner international appeal and success. He has created scores for “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Evita” and other highly successful productions, and earned several awards to commemorate his musical achievements.
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  Happy Birthday, Johann Sebastian Bach, Baroque Organist and Composer
  During his lifetime Johann Sebastian Bach was better known as a virtuoso organist, harpsichordist and organ builder than as a composer. It wasn’t until the 19th century that the world began popularizing his work and building his reputation as one of the greatest composers of all time.
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  Unlocking the Talent of a Musical Savant
  Nicknamed the “human iPod,” pianist Derek Paravicini is wowing audiences with his extraordinary repertoire of thousands of songs he can play entirely by memory.
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  Women’s History Month: Landmarks of Higher Learning
  In the 1800s, women had to fight to gain the same educational opportunities as men. FindingDulcinea highlights some of the institutions and educators that forged the path for women’s education.
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  Happy Birthday, Mary Lyon, Champion of Women’s Higher Education
  Mary Lyon was a progressive educator and pioneer of women’s higher education. In 1837 she founded the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in South Hadley, Mass., and spent her life dedicated to the cause of advancing the education of women.