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Conductor Simon Rattle.

British conductor Simon Rattle. While Rattle has won acclaim for his guest conducting in America and Europe, he is best known for the success of his City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Rattle's success has created a new legitimacy in England for regional orchestras. The orchestra is now touring in America.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 12, 1988: Interview with Simon Rattle; Commentary on early rock and roll music; Interview with Dorothy Sarnoff; Review of Nan Robertson's book "Getting Better:…
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Early Rock and Roll With a Message.

Rock historian Ed Ward takes on the notion that old-time rock and roll had no message or meaning, that it was simply fun. This is the message that the purveyors of collections of 50s and 60s hits are conveying in ads that recall the "fun" of the era without also evoking the harsher realities.

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A Public Speaking Coach Takes the Hot Seat.

Image consultant Dorothy Sarnoff. In her new book, Never Be Nervous Again, Sarnoff shares some of her advice on how to overcome nervousness and anxiety when speaking to others.. Her clients include politicians, authors on tour, diplomats and television newscasters

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