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MELISSA BLOCK, Host:

Many more listeners liked the sounds they heard on yesterday's show, specifically the story with violinist Joshua Bell when he played in the Washington, D.C. subway.

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BLOCK: The story rang through from Brian Foley(ph) of Otsego, New York. He says that he spent plenty of time as a busker. And he writes the street musician is seldom appreciated as the artist he or she may be. It was refreshing to hear Joshua Bell mention that when he hears a street performance in the future, he will appreciate it more. I hope more people will do the same.

IRS: Finally, a correction - a thousand-mile-correction. Last month, in a report on a congressional hearing on the mysterious disappearance of bee colonies, we said the beekeeper, David Ellingson, was from Ortonville, Montana. Actually, Ortonville is in Minnesota. Correct us, criticize us, or simply share your thoughts on the program with us. Just go to our Web site, npr.org, and click on Contact Us at the top of the page.

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BLOCK: Re-envisioning of Wagner Opera with help from a very big screen. We'll hear about the Tristan Project next on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.