Heather Menzies Urich, who played Louisa von Trapp in the movie, died on Christmas Eve, aged 68.

A Canadian actress, her other films included Hawaii (1966), How Sweet It Is! (1968) and Hail, Hero! (1969). She worked mostly in TV serials.

Jerome Lowenthal, a legend among pianists, showed how it’s done this summer at Bloomington, Ind.

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The tabloid newspaper waited until just before Christmas before publishing a story which admits that its allegations about Joseph Colaneri were fundamentally unfounded.

The paper published a denial by the Met staff conductor, together with a statement by Mannes School of Music that its investigation showed he was not involved in the dismissal of the woman who claimed he sexually harassed her.

The woman, who was the Post’s sole source, is known in music circles for false complaints against colleagues.

The Post has not named her.

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A passing conversational remark triggered this contemporary thought: have our performer prototypes ever been so clear-cut.

If you’re a violinist, for instance, are you a

 or a ?

For cellists, are you hair

 or thair ?

And while on hirsuteness, maestro mops:

 or  ?

Which are you?

What kind of pianist are you?

 or ?

As for managers….

 or  ?

Your call.