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Orion Weiss, Dariush Mehrjui and Paul Samuels

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Today Dee Perry observes the musical constellation of Orion Weiss, the acclaimed Cleveland pianist who performs with the Akron Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Plus, the Cleveland Museum of Art's John Ewing introduces us to master Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui who comes to town with his latest screen gem. And, Oberlin jazz instructor, Paul Samuels spotlights the music of Bill Lee at the Bop Stop with some of his top students. Photo credit: Leslie van Stelten

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