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Ghelderode, Michel de

(Encyclopedia) Ghelderode, Michel deGhelderode, Michel demēshĕlˈ də gĕldərōdˈ [key], 1898–1962, Belgian dramatist. He wrote in French and is noted for his colorful and avant-garde plays. He lived in…

Flavin, Dan

(Encyclopedia) Flavin, DanFlavin, Danflāˈvĭn [key], 1933–96, American sculptor, b. New York City. In the early 1960s, Flavin experimented with fluorescent lights, bending them into complex, angular…

Verga, Giovanni

(Encyclopedia) Verga, GiovanniVerga, Giovannijōvänˈnē vĕrˈgä [key], 1840–1922, Italian novelist, b. Sicily. He abandoned the study of law for literature and wrote several novels of passion in the…

Significant Recordings of 1996–1997

AerosmithThe Artist Formerly Known as PrinceBach — Angela HewittErykah BaduBeethoven — Emerson String QuartetBen Folds FiveBR5-49Dale Ann BradleyBrahms — Houston Symphony Orchestra Christoph…

Bacharach, Burt

(Encyclopedia) Bacharach, Burt Bacharach, Burt băkˈərăkˌ [key], 1928–2023, American composer, arranger, and conductor…

chorus, in music

(Encyclopedia) chorus, in music, large group of singers performing in concert; a group singing liturgical music is a choir. The term chorus may also be used for a group singing or dancing together in…

Churriguera, José Benito

(Encyclopedia) Churriguera, José BenitoChurriguera, José Benitohōsāˈ bānēˈtō ch&oomacr;r-rēgāˈrä [key], 1665–1725, Spanish architect and sculptor. A native of Madrid, he won fame for his design (…

Carpini, Giovanni de Piano

(Encyclopedia) Carpini, Giovanni de PianoCarpini, Giovanni de Pianojōvänˈnē dā pyäˈnō kärpēˈnē [key], c.1180–1252, Italian traveler and Franciscan monk, b. Pian del Carpini (now Piano della Magione…

2000 Men's ATP Tour Results

2000 Men's ATP Tour Finals Tournament Winner Earnings Runner-Up Score Jan. 9 Australian Hardcourt Championships Lleyton Hewitt $46,000 T. Enqvist 36 63 62 Jan. 9…

Other 2005 Grand Slam Champions

French Open(Paris, May 23–June 5, 2005)Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Puerta, 6–7 (6–8), 6–3, 6–1, 7–5.Women's singles—Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Mary Pierce, 6–1, 6–1.Men's…