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Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stepped in.
Meet the June Student Musician of the Month: Kingston Czajkowski, piano, is a senior at Cairo-Durham High School (nominated by Etienne Abelin). He performs the Barcarole in F-Sharp Minor, Op.60, of Frederic Chopin. Recorded at the WMHT Studios.
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