By Catherine Hong The Coming of the ‘Messiah’: How Handel’s Masterpiece Was Born John Adams reviews “Every Valley,” Charles King’s new book about the artistic, social and political ...

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On 5 April, Jack Lang, President of the Arab World Institute, honoured France and Claude Lemand, dedicated collectors and patrons, by awarding them the Knight title of the Legion d’Honneur. Bengt ...

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Brooke Warne has spoken out against the Australian television production Plans to dramatise cricketer Shane Warne's life in a telemovie only months after his death are "beyond disrespectful", his ...