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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 5, 2014?

43 free events take place on Sunday, October 5 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out October 5 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of October . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, October 5, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Soho//Nolita-'NYC's Left Bank' Tour
free events nyc Alumni Recital Featuring works by Tchiakovsky, Glinka, Stravinsky, Schubert
free events nyc Jazz Quintet Fall Overlook Concert
free events nyc English Song Cycles: Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten
free events nyc Play Reading: We Band of Idiots by Bob Manus
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Festival | Autumn Crafts Festival


250 juried craft displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment, craft demonstrations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Baylander Tour


Join a public tour of this historic U.S. Navy vessel that was originally deployed during Vietnam and later used to train U.S. helicopter pilots.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Birdwatching | Birding for Families


Experience the coming of Fall in Central Park when it becomes a precious bird habitat and migration hot spot! Join experts from NYC Audubon Society and Conservancy Discovery Guides on this walk to learn how to spot our feathered neighbors and their foreign cousins as they make their trip across the globe. Binoculars can be borrowed from the Dana Discovery Center. Ages 5+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Brooklyn All-in-One Tour


Brooklyn is New York City’s largest and most populous borough. Once a separate city from New York, Brooklyn still retains an independent streak and possesses an atmosphere quite unique from the island of Manhattan. And at roughly 70 square miles (180 sq. kilometers) it’s the city’s second largest borough. It’s so large, you could spend your whole trip to New York just here. If you want to get to know the Boogie Down, but you only have a short time to visit, then this is the Brooklyn tour for you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festival | Go Fish, Featuring a Family Performance by Grammy Winner Tom Chapin


10 AM to 2 PM –-------- Catch-and-release fishing 11 AM to 2 PM –-------- Art project 11 AM to 12:30PM –------- Bird Watching 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - TOM CHAPIN & FRIENDS CATCH-AND-RELEASE FISHING & ART: Join Master Anglers and drop a line for some of the 30-plus species of fish that live in New York Bay (the Hudson River’s estuary). During GO FISH, barbless hooks minimize injuries to both fish and participants. Fish are placed in saltwater tanks for observation and identification before being released back into the Hudson. Live demonstrations and displays teach fish anatomy and heighten awareness of the ecology, flourishing marine life and current state of good health of the Hudson River and its estuary. Drop in on fish-related art projects. Rods, reels and bait are provided for those who don’t bring their own. BIRD WATCH: Search with an experienced birder for species that live in or migrate through parks. Binoculars available to borrow. FAMILY PERFORMANCE: TOM CHAPIN & FRIENDS: For over 25 years, Grammy award winner TOM CHAPIN—joined by JON COBERT and MICHAEL MARK—has entertained and enlightened children and their families with life-affirming original songs sung in a sophisticated array of musical styles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Lecture | Reformation/Counter-Reformation: European Art in the Age of Religious Struggle


A presentations by Dennis Raverty, Ph.D., Art Historian. Topic: The Visual Rhetoric of Bernini and Rubens - With dramatic and spectacular effects, these artists sought to overwhelm the viewer emotionally and convince skeptics of the truth of the Catholic faith.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair


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Talk | A Land of Immigrants


With Dr. Anne Klaeysen. We're all immigrants or descended from immigrants. Since humanity originated in Africa, even indigenous people migrated here, discovering America millennia before Christopher Columbus came ashore. They settled here and thrived until Europeans invaded and nearly destroyed all trace of them. This talk pulls on the many threads that form our contemporary American fabric
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Amistad Tours


The Freedom Schooner Amistad comes to Pier 5! Come learn the remarkable history of the Amistad Incident of 1839 on a free tour with the Amistad Crew and NY Harbor School Students. Tours last about 45 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair


Manhattan’s favorite artisan market is back for a fifth season of amazing vintage finds, artisan creations and delicious local food.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Submerge! NYC Marine Science Festival


SCIENCY-FUN on the waterfront! EXCITING experiments! FASCINATING facts! ENRICHING entertainment! Come learn AND play at SUBMERGE! NYC Marine Science Festival. From underwater robotics exploration to aquatic wildlife ecology, noted marine scientists from across the country will teach, inspire, and entertain audiences of all ages. This daylong festival is aimed at raising awareness and connecting New Yorkers to our local waterways.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Birdwatching | The 18th Annual Raptor Fest


Come face-to-beak with birds of prey at the 18th annual Raptor Fest. Experience the thrill of viewing New York's premier predators, live and up close. The event will include educational activities for all ages, live animals on display, and flight demonstrations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | The Brooklyn Waterfront Tour


Join docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, sustainable design, and how the park came to life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | West Village 'Favorites' Walk


The beauty, class mix and historical depth of the West Village once inspired and produced political and artistic ideas for the world. Now it is defined by excess, simulacra and homogenization. Favorites by Sarah Schulman, Todd Shalom and Niegel Smith will engage participants in the generational class-clash in the West Village, uncovering, contrasting and performing its past and present. The walk will be enhanced by the memories and current realities of queer tenants, who will reveal their favorite places that are gone and their favorite places that remain. Duration: 2 hours. All ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Woodwind and Brass Day


Student performances.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Charles Gaines: Gridwork 1974-1989


Charles Gaines: Gridwork 1974-1989 is the first museum survey of Los Angeles-based conceptual artist Charles Gaines's early work. The exhibition features seventy-five works from the beginning of a singular career that now spans four decades. The tour will have something for everyone: adults, families and kids of all ages are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Organ Works by Bach, Ravel, and More


Assistant organist and recent Juilliard graduate Michael Hey will be joined by violinist Rachel Koblyakov for an exciting afternoon of music making, featuring the Sanctuary’s impressive 7,058-pipe, 118-rank Austin pipe organ. This colorful, one-hour program will feature repertoire and arrangements for solo organ, as well as duos for organ and violin. This concert includes works by J.S. Bach, Tomaso Vitali, Maurice Ravel, Naji Hakim, and Max Reger.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Soho//Nolita-'NYC's Left Bank' Tour


Highlights: Old St. Patrick's Church, The Broken Kilometer, The New York Earth Room, The Floating NYC Map.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
$15...

Workshop | Yoga at the Mansion


Join Chelsea for sessions appropriate for all levels of fitness. Awesome Asana is a budding yoga project in Washington Heights developed by teacher Chelsea Best.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Alumni Recital Featuring works by Tchiakovsky, Glinka, Stravinsky, Schubert


Program: Franz von Suppé: Overture to Pique Dame (The Queen of Spades) Mikhail Glinka: Sonata for clarinet and piano Peter Tchaikovsky: Danse Caracteristique, op. 72 no. 4 Igor Stravinsky: Suite italienne from the ballet Pulcinella Franz Schubert: Fantasia in C major, D. 934 Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, op. 36 This concert is a special presentation by alumni Elliot Finkel, Ian Finkel, and Joseph Rutkowski. Elliot and Ian Finkel have performed together for some 40 years. Pianist Elliot Finkel and clarinetist Joseph Rutkowski began their collaboration together in the fall of 1973.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Audiobook performers discuss their work


Welcome Rebecca Soler (narrator of Marissa Meyers' Lunar Chronicles), Matthew Brown (narrator of Amy Kathleen Mary E.Pearsons' Julie Crosss Tempest trilogy), Fred Berman (Narrator, Walking Dead Series) and Leanna Renee Hiber (moderator).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Edmund Goulding's Oscar-Nominated Dark Victory (1939): Death Comes for Debutante


Starring: Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, George Brent. A young socialite is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and must decide whether she'll meet her final days with dignity. 104 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Jazz Quintet Fall Overlook Concert


This week’s performer: Manhattan School of Music Jazz Quintet; Seth Weaver, Leader. These fine musicians bring us the best of standard American jazz, vocals and instrumental.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Manhattan School of Music Jazz Quintet


Seth Weaver, Leader. These fine musicians bring us the best of standard American jazz, vocals and instrumental.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Northern Park Welcome Tour


See the Park’s northernmost highlights on this walk from Conservatory Garden along the Harlem Meer and past the North Woods. Route easy to negotiate, a few stairs. 45 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Public Park Art Tour


Join contemporary art historian Dorothea Basile for tours of Battery Park City’s public art on select Saturdays and Sundays from May through September. Bring family and friends to these walking tours appropriate for all ages. Today: The two-acre park is a synthesis of landscape design and artistic vision, with its woodland ecology, use of natural stone and weeping wall. Inspired by the dramatic geology of the Hudson River Valley, more than 19-hundred tons of massive bluestone elements make up the natural sculpture designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates and artist Ann Hamilton.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | The High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Theater | College Production: Bloomer Girl


Program in Vocal Performance. Book by Sig Herzig and Fred Saidy. Based on a play by Dan and Lilith James. Music by Harold Arlen. Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tour | 'Playing with Steps' Walk


For Playing with Steps, participants will use unusual equipment devised by Michel Groisman to touch and be touched by the ground. And the ground can be anything: a pillow, a sheet of paper, a sound, the simple presence of another. Michel will lead the group in experimenting with different ways of walking—simultaneously outside and in, as every step outwards is a step inwards and vice-versa. All ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | English Song Cycles: Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten


Program: Ralph Vaughan Williams Ten Blake Songs for Voice and Oboe Edward Elgar Sea Pictures Benjamin Britten Serenade With: Gregory Lorenz, Tenor; Sarah Rose Taylor, Mezzo Soprano; Susan Spector, Oboe; Trevor Nuckols, Horn; Grace Cloutier, Harp; Craig Ketter, Piano; Nigel Potts, Organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
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Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Music by Composer and Pianist Grigory Smirnov


A native of Siberia, Russia, Grigory Smirnov is a New York-based composer of classical music and pianist. He will be joined by a group of sought-after New York-based performers for the presentation of his works. Grigory Smirnov, piano Emily Wespiser, flute Adrian Daurov, cello Nikita Morozov, violin Anna Shelest, piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Organ Recital: John Scott


John Scott of New York, NY. Dr. Scott is the church's organist and Director of Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: We Band of Idiots by Bob Manus


A group of moronic thieves, a priceless painting, and the money is on the way. What could possibly go wrong?
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Park Walk | The Dark Side of the High Line Tour


The skeletal remains of the High Line’s elevated tracks set the perfect scene for a spooky evening. Join a journey to the creepier side of New York City’s most unique park. On this tour you’ll hear tales of the strange eccentric who lived below the tracks and saved them from demise, the curse of a West Side Cowboy who fell to his death from the elevated track, and the children who haunt the street formerly known as Death Avenue. If the moon hangs right perhaps you’ll witness the spectacle of a ghostly ship floating down the Hudson River; is it the long forgotten crew of Henry Hudson’s Half-Moon warning sailors not to go to sea? Or is it Captain Kidd protecting the treasure he buried on Liberty Island? Venture at your own risk through the dark side of High Line.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Christmas Concert

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Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Dvorak and More

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