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Orli Shaham: I took science courses to keep up with dinner talk

Orli Shaham: I took science courses to keep up with dinner talk

The Israeli-American pianist talks to David Krauss on Speaking Soundly about growing up with two brother musicians with parents who were dedicated scientists. She married the US conductor David Robertson ansd their teenaged son is now composing pieces for orchestra.

It is some life story.

Listen here.

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