For hundreds of thousands of Streisand fans, many of whom were Friends of Dorothy, "Classical Barbra" was the album that first introduced them to the songs of Faure, Debussy, Schumann and Wolf.
The 66-year-old from Woolston is proof of just how crucial new discoveries and breakthroughs are to helping save lives, having taken part in a clinical trial that saw her receive pioneering treatment to beat the disease despite the odds being against her.
Paris's Theatre du Chatelet recently presented Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine 's Pulitzer Prize-winning SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, starring Julian Ovenden , and the production was filmed and broadcast by Mezzo TV.
The soundtrack of Bavo Defurne's second feature film Souvenir is to be composed by the Pink Martini ensemble.
That's because the five-time Tony Award winner has programed the ring tone for both to be The Carpenters' hit version of " Close to You." For more revealing things about McDonald look no further than her new CD and televised concert.
Amira Abouzahra performs with Tino Oac, vocalist from a popular German band, SA hne Mannheimsat.
Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of extraordinary talent for May 20 - May 26, 2013.
THE story of three young boys who died in a blizzard on Darwen's moors has inspired a renowned musician to compose a piece of classical music.
Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Warren Reporter during the week of May 13-17, 2013.
Saxophonist Julian Smith is making a welcome return to the Lichfield Garrick on Saturday 1 June with his band and a special guest vocalist.