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Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a dedicated advocate of classical music.

Piano legend Leon Fleisher plays for the Supreme Court today.

Donald "Duck" Dunn onstage about 1990.

May 14, 2012 As one fourth of Booker T. and the MGs, Dunn helped lay the foundation of Memphis soul.

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Gil Evans in the studio with Miles Davis, circa 1970.

May 13, 2012 Famous for his work with Miles Davis, Evans brought orchestral colors and textures to jazz.

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At 101, Roman Totenberg was teaching students up to the very end of his life.

May 12, 2012 NPR's Nina Totenberg recalls her late father's mastery of music, as well as his love of life.

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Do conservatories produce "cookie cutter" musicians? (At least they'll be able to play a certain Jimmy Heath blues well.)

May 11, 2012 "Cookie cutter" students, young musicians in New York and the history of jazz in India.

The classy flash mob.

May 11, 2012 Read about a classy train ride in Copenhagen, a ruckus in London and a broken Strad in Madrid.

Pianist Van Cliburn.

May 10, 2012 Megastar pianist Van Cliburn has 150 items at auction that are expected to bring in $3 million.

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