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Music of Ancient Mexico (Martin Espino)
Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this interactive program presenting ancient music from the deserts, rainforests...
LA Made Presents: Theremin: Music and Demonstration
When Thereminist Ed Sussman waves his hands, he plays music from "out of the air." In this unique music, history, and technology experience...
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music
Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
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A hushed reverence permeates the grand, historic halls, a palpable sense of intellectual pursuit. The rotunda's 2,000-pound cast-bronze chandelier and the California History Murals in the Children's Literature Room offer artistic focal points within the otherwise studious atmosphere.ambiance
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The 2,000-pound cast-bronze chandelier in the rotunda is a sight to behold. This historic landmark also holds a fascinating, albeit tragic, past, including a devastating fire in 1986.story