One of my favorite moments from the inauguration yesterday was the quartet of Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Itzhak Perlman (violin), Anthony McGill (clarinet), and Gabriela Monteroat (piano) performing “Air and Simple Gifts” by John Williams. Appropriately sobering and uplifting:
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Tony Reinke 
Sounded great, but apparently it was “lip” synced because the performance was pre-recorded. But unlike Milli Vanilli, they had an excuse. Instruments of that caliber are made to sound impeccable, not to withstand extreme outdoor conditions. Itzhak & Ma are two of my favorite classical musicians.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/23/arts/music/23band.html?_r=2&hp