In many ways, O'Riley is a throwback to classical musicians of the past who have blurred the line between classical and pop music.

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The housewife had not even had the lawyer's love of classical music, having never enjoyed music of any sort in the past.

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Over the past couple of years, some of the greatest artists from Motown, from jazz, classical, Broadway have honored us with their performances.

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