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When the curtain goes up April 18th on
the Austin Lyric Opera's production of Dialogues of the Carmelites, it will be a native Texan - soprano Emily Pulley -
who steps into the spotlight as the lead character
"Blanche" - with only 15 days to learn the part!
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Emily Pulley (photo courtesy
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The young violinist - who guests with the
Austin Symphony on May 1st and 2nd - talks about starting her
career at age four, being labeled a prodigy, touring with
Austin legend Anton Nel, and using her celebrity status and
entertainment fame to further global change.
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Sarah Chang
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Chatting with dancer Philip Flickinger -
a third year principal dancer with the Diavolo Dance Company -
about the creative process of Diavolo, how the group’s
unique performances evolve, and what it takes to tour the
demanding production.
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Originally from South Africa, Nel made
his professional debut at the age of twelve, where he played
Beethoven’s “C Major Concerto” after only two
years of study. A native of Johannesburg, he captured
first prizes in all the major South African competitions while
still in his teens, toured his native country extensively and
became a well-known radio and television personality.
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Anton Nel
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Since opening its doors one year ago, The
Long Center for the Performing Arts has quickly become a
fixture in the Austin arts world. A few months ago, Long
Center master mind Cliff Redd secured Paul Beutel to return to
Austin - where he saved the Paramount Theatre from obscurity -
and become the Managing Director of The Long Center.
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Paul Beutel
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Television and stage icon Richard
Chamberlain says he’s having a great time on stage every
night. Currently leading the cast in the national tour of
Monty Python’s Spamalot, the esteemed actor is garnering rave reviews
across the nation as King Arthur in the hit musical
“lovingly ripped off” from the classic 1975 comedy
film Monty Python and the Holy
Grail.
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Richard Chamberlain
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