Nov 5th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
Etiquette and protocol probably figure into any proceedings in the East Room of the White House.
But with classical music on the agenda Wednesday evening, President Obama was alert to some special do's and don'ts as he welcomed an audience for performances by violinist Joshua Bell, guitarist Sharon Isbin, cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Awadagin Pratt, with some young student musicians sitting in.
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