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The Making of Defiant Requiem

We'll talk to Murry Sidlin about his inspiration for a multimedia piece that combines Verdi's Requiem with the story of its performance by Jews in a Nazi concentration camp. Then we'll take you behind the scenes to see Murry, the Oregon Symphony and the Portland Opera Chorus prepare for the performance.

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Viola da Gamba

This ancient fretted instrument almost disappeared when violins and cellos came along. Now there's a bit of revival as fans of its subtle and gentle sound discover music written to be played on this unique family of stringed instruments.

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