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Gilbert & Sullivan Archive
G&S fans rejoice! This index includes every opera, play, libretto, and cantata this divine duo ever composed. Download the HMS Pinafore or the Pirates of Penzance--or if youre feeling really spunky, how bout Ruddigore?
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The Internet Beatles Album
The long and winding superhighway knows the Fab Four well, but you wont find a more comprehensive tribute to the pop legends than this. Pauls death clues, Pete Bests bio, a Yoko interview--its getting better all the time.
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UK Directory: Live Music
Whens U2 coming to a stadium near you? The virtual version of the New Music Express is your backstage pass to the music industry. Daily news, reviews, and chat plus tour dates and concert tickets at your fingertips. Rock on!
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WhatsOnStage--UK
Use What's on Stage's clean and easy-to-use search for a schedule of classical music, operas and more throughout the UK. They have fascinating reviews and features, and you can order tickets online after reviewing seating charts for some vernues.
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New Music Express
The New Musical Express online brings the UKs top rock weekly to the Web. Daily news, chat, album reviews, tour dates and tickets, and chart tracking is all here. Add the Rolling Stones to the British fascination with rocks.
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OrchestraNet
OrchestraNet is a symphony of UK symphonies. If youre in the UK and you simply must hear a string section, search by venue, composer, date, or region to ease your classical yen. Perhaps Yo Yo Ma?
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The Royal Opera House
Spend a night at the Royal Opera. Its web site is beautiful, but not easily navigated. If you dig deep enough, however, you'll find features that are well worth the work. Click on "Diary" for a schedule of upcoming performances, and check out the section for the Royal Ballet while you're here.
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UK Music Festivals
From the Cheltenham Folk Festival to the Scradgefest metal weekend charity show at Satan's Hollow, theres a musical festival to satisfy everyone. Search the event calendar for dates and contact info and you, too, can attend All Tomorrows Parties.
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The Lute Society
The lovely lute is oft forgot in our modern musical milieu. Hence, this dedicated society, designed to promote the instrument and its rightful respect. Sign up as a member for lute news and recital schedules.
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Warwick Folk Festival
England is full of tradition, and the Warwick Folk Festival is one of them. Get the scoop on this annual fair at their virtual home base. Whos on when, ticket info, and a roster of featured artists. Its SRO for Shave the Monkey already!
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York Early Music Festival
The York Early Music Festival takes place every summer, and heres your source for the program guide and tickets. Theres bound to be jesters, fire-eaters, fair maidens, and perhaps even a lute or two!
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