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Article: CLASSICAL MUSIC.(Arts)(Classical Music)

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September 13, 1998
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This year's classical music season in Washington will offer you more opportunities than ever to hear the works of the great masters - and of those currently vying for that title - at prices that will beat a Wizards ticket any day.

You also will find it increasingly possible to catch a pre-concert miniclass, lecture or symposium on the works being presented so you can learn more about what is behind this great music.

D.C. performing arts organizations have been trying to shed classical music's image as an elite art form, accessible only to intellectuals and rich people.

They have been successfully reaching out with offerings as ...

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