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Kurtag for kids?

Young listeners are ready for a challenge, says this quartet

The Parker Quartet's approach to programming for kids includes playing the music of Haydn and Gyorgy Kurtag. The Parker Quartet's approach to programming for kids includes playing the music of Haydn and Gyorgy Kurtag. (Janette beckman)
By Jeremy Eichler
Globe Staff / April 13, 2008

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Because the Parker Quartet routinely plays for children, its members have learned a couple of important things. First, little kids never get the memo that says that classical music is for adults only. Second, they have wonderfully open ears and can respond to a vast range of music without prejudice. (Full article: 445 words)

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