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Music Fans Should Mourn the Final Demise of Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk

After co-founder Florian Schneider's departure from Kraftwerk, DW-WORLD's Jefferson Chase muses about a group that meant far more to pop music than most casual listeners realize. »

 

Music

Kraftwerk Co-Founder Quits Pioneering Band

Kraftwerk bandmembers in 2004

The co-founder of the German electronic music band Kraftwerk has quit -- but the tour with Radiohead will go on. »

 

Classical Music

Berlin Philharmonic Breaks New Ground With Digital Concerts

Sir Simon Rattle conducts Berlin Philharmonic

Germany's renowned Berlin Philharmonic has entered uncharted territory, offering a subscription to digital broadcasts of their entire season.  »

 

Culture

As Europe's Cultural Capital 2009, Linz Faces Nazi Past

Linz's main square with the cathedral in the background

The Austrian city of Linz is ready for a year in the limelight as one of Europe's capitals of culture. The small town is using the opportunity to face up to its past as Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler's favorite city. »

 

Science

New Year Delayed by Extra Second

Don't pop that cork a second too soon!

Revellers ushering in 2009 will have to literally wait a second this New Year's Eve. The world's official timekeepers are adding a "leap second" to the final day of the year to help match clocks to the Earth's spin.  »

 

Culture & Lifestyle | 31.12.2008

Vilnius Takes Takes Center Stage as European Culture Capital

Vilnius panorama

Lithuania's capital of Vilnius will show off its art and architecture as a European Capital of Culture in 2009. The city is pulling out all the stops to shine during its year in the spotlight. »

 

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