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Jodie Foster: An American Oscar-Winner in Paris

In “A Private Life,” the actress takes on her first solo lead role in which she speaks fluent French, but her French connection goes all the way back to childhood.

14 hours ago

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Jodie Foster: An American Oscar-Winner in Paris

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Rebecca Kilgore, 76, Dies; Acclaimed Interpreter of American Songbook

An elegant jazz singer with adventurous taste, she counted among her fans the performer Michael Feinstein and the songwriter Dave Frishberg, who called her technique “flawless.”

7 hours ago

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Rebecca Kilgore, 76, Dies; Acclaimed Interpreter of American Songbook

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Can the American Oboe Be Revived?

As demand for classical instruments has waned over the years, one man is determined to keep producing the oboe. Jim Phelan, the owner of the A. Laubin oboe company, has developed a new material to build his oboes from and hopes that will help people to keep playing the instrument for years to come.

19 hours ago

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Can the American Oboe Be Revived?