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No one who loves the piano would have missed Murray Perahia's sold-out recital on Sunday afternoon in the Music Center at Strathmore, sponsored by Washington Performing Arts Society. Perahia had to cancel his 2006 WPAS recital because of renewed pain from a thumb injury in the 1990s that nearly ended his career. Indeed, there were worries that we might never hear him play again. Happily, there he was, modest and unassuming, bowing politely and then...

This is going to be an excellent week for serious listeners of classical music, with several major events headlining the agenda and some other good concerts on the sidelines. In the spotlight are a piano recital, a visiting orchestra, Russian music, and possibly the greatest opera ever composed. HEADLINES: >> Pianist Murray Perahia had to cancel his 2006 recital for Washington Performing Arts Society, because of renewed pain from a finger injury in the 1990s...

The high point of this week in classical music is surely the Lieder recital by the superlative German baritone Christian Gerhaher and his regular pianist collaborator, Gerold Huber, sponsored by the Vocal Arts Society at the Embassy of Austria (October 11, 7:30 p.m.). Gerhaher's most recent Lieder recording is a knockout, and his program for Thursday night is devoted entirely to songs by Robert Schumann. THE SYMPHONY: >> Riccardo Chailly brings his La Scala Philharmonic...

MONDAY >> At the ripe young age of 24, Patrick Wolf has already achieved a lot: three albums of brooding electronica and orchestral pop, modeling campaigns for Burberry, headlines in the British tabloids and at least one on-stage altercation that found the lupine violinist attacking his strung-out drummer with a cymbal. Drama notwithstanding, Wolf's latest, the surprisingly upbeat The Magic Position, is undoubtedly one of this year's best. Come see what all the fuss is...

It's hard to resist the lure of sunny days with cloud-filled skies, something I'm sure anyone with summer hours on Fridays can attest to. These conditions also tend to look picturesque when reflected off the side of a building. Thus today's photo, taken by Flickr user krwaltondc of Techworld Plaza, on 8th and K in NW. This shot was taken on a Sony DSC-W1. The EXIF data can be found here.

Today we bring you a little vertigo from Flickr user AlbinoFlea. I had a tough time choosing between this one and maxedaperture's puddle of melted ore, but AlbinoFlea's photo of a Georgetown Library staircase stood out with its brilliant color and repeated patterns. It was taken with a Sony DSC-H2 and you can find the other EXIF data here.

Today's photo comes from Flickr user The Michael (there's just the one). These spongy 'shrooms look almost a tad ethereal, popping out against the background with this great close-up. The Michael used a Sony DSC-P200; the other EXIF data is here.

Today's photo of the day was taken by Flickr user Todd Franson. It was taken on a Sony DSC-P150. You can see the EXIF data here. There were also some good shots of the RFK stands and that old standby, the sunset. Let me be the first to congratulate Todd on a shot well taken while also reminding him (and everyone else) of our three photos per day rule with the DCist tag.

Today's photo comes from Flickr user Sager!!! and was taken on a Sony DSC-P52. The EXIF data can be found here. You'll just have to trust me that the reasoning behind picking this photo was entirely non-partisan and had more to do with the composition than anything else.

This review is by DCist Staff Writer Jacques Ntonme. It is common for rockers to dabble in guitar albums. The Metallicas and Van Halens of our period, however, rarely truly achieve the guitar album because they get caught up in silly solos, vamping, or their own long hair. Other heirs to the empty throne of Hendrix, such as Bloc Party, rock but lack radically novel ambitions. Perhaps it’s because they’re focusing on making rock music...

And, let's face it. There are only so many times you can watch Will Ferrell's cowbell or Sony's bouncing ball video for a quick lift. True, March is a good month to seek endorphin highs by logging in some pavement miles or taking the 6:15 weekday spin classes all month. For food and drink people anyway, exercise isn't necessarily the answer. Lucky for us, there are plenty of epicurean cure-alls that can bring a little joy until Spring finally arrives.

Good morning, Washington. Either you're in the throes of a long weekend courtesy of the holidays, or toiling away at work. We at DCist are glad to be back -- albeit at a slower pace this week -- bringing you the news and events one post at a time. And while Christmas has come and gone, both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa kick off today, extending the celebration for the week to come.

Good morning, Washington. As you can see from this photo of the National Cathedral from the Newark Street gardens taken this morning, it should be a nice day, though according to Capital Weather, rain may be moving in this evening and into the overnight hours.

This summer's Screen on the Green series, now in its sixth year, closes out this evening on the National Mall with a showing of the classic "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." Made in 1939 and starring Jimmy Stewart, the movie tells the tale of a naive freshman Senator who plays David to the Goliath of a big, evil government. HBO's description follows: