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Dr. Pauls Classical Music Nov 8th, 2011 Two Prominent 20th Century Pianists

Tue, 11/08/2011 - 1:00pm | Dr. Paul
Today's show features the talent of two pianists, Jose Iturbi, on the right, and Daniel Barenboim, each special and successful in their own, very different, ways. Also on the show is an overture to an opera by Donizetti, an aria by Bellini, and some guitar music played by the Australian, nee British guitarist, John Williams, as well as the usual commentary by Dr. Paul about the lives, times, and music of the featured composers and artists, and other selections (see playlist...or listen!). Jose Iturbi was a pianist born in Valencia, Spain, of Basque descent in November of 1895, and died in Beverly Hills in 1980. He became a Hollywood star, playing himself in movies, and contributing his pianism to the soundtracks of many Hollywood movies. Because of this connection to the movies, his talent was often disregarded by the opinion makers of Classical music. However, Dr. Paul heard him live at the Opera House in S.F. in the 1970's, and can attest to his considerable talents at the keyboard.

Occupy Davis, on Davisville

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

yolo archive Occupy Wall Street began in New York as a protest against greed. Then it spread and came to Davis in October, complete with a camp in Central Park. Like many folks, I wondered … why Davis? Is Occupy Davis pursuing specific changes in Davis, or is this only a local expression of a protest occurring elsewhere? The Davis Wiki page has a good discussion (although the discussion falls off sharply after mid-October), and there’s more on the Davis Occupy Facebook page. The Enterprise, Aggie and Vanguard have all published articles and comments about Occupy Davis. Clearly, an interview with some Davis participants could be useful. And that’s what this edition of Davisville is: a discussion with UC Davis students Artem Raskin, left, and Sean Zweifler, right. They talk about Occupy Davis--what they and other participants are doing, how the group works, how it connects to the larger movement, its size, and, among other subjects, the purpose behind the campout. Which, now that the weather has turned cold and wet, includes a big tarp over most of the tents.
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