Amazing! Music and peace in Pyongyang

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Lorin Maazel, the director of the New York Philharmonic, presented a bouquet to a performer in Pyongyang (Chang W. Lee/NY Times)

More here, here and here. Great shots of the Philharmonic’s visit here. Timely analysis of U.S. ties with the DPRK here.

Update: Now Pyongyang wants Clapton. But we already know Kim Jong Il’s son is a fan. 

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