Can you guess this piece? Here's a hint: artful practice...

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This classic Broadway musical explores racism with a very old story, substituting modern ethnic rivalries for medieval Italian families. Although the composer had made his reputation already as a composer and conductor, it was the Broadway debut for its lyricist, who went on to write words and music for countless classic shows.

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In this film, a young man with an overbearing mother and a horrible secret runs the sort of motel you wouldn’t want to check into. The composer of the score was known for using unorthodox instrumentation rather than standard studio orchestras. For this film, he used only a small string ensemble to focus and intensity the film’s stark brutality.