Pavarotti Manager Herbert Breslin Dead At 87 May 17, 2012
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Classical Herbert Breslin, the hard-driving manager who helped propel Luciano Pavarotti to international fame during the 36 years they worked together, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 87. » Full Story
Paul Simon, Yo-Yo Ma Share Sweden's Polar Music Prize May 8, 2012
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Rock & Pop Singer-songwriter Paul Simon and cellist Yo-Yo Ma have won the 2012 Polar Music Prize, Sweden's most prestigious award for musicians. Simon and Ma will receive 1 million kronor each and an invitation to the prize ceremony in Stockholm Aug. 28. The award was founded by the late Stig Anderson, manager of Swedish pop group ABBA. » Full Story