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        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! Fanfare: A New Beginning</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-09-15</link>
            <description>Philadelphian composer Ari Sussman was commissioned to write the opening fanfare for the 2011 JCC Maccabi Games, which were held in Philadelphia. Ravel Virtual Studios created the performance and recording of Ari&rsquo;s <em>Fanfare: A New Beginning</em>, which was played during the opening ceremonies. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/ari-sussman/">Click here to learn more</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! Nothing But Illusion</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-06-17</link>
            <description>In <em>Nothing But Illusion</em> flutist and band leader Ilona Kudina brings together five great jazz players spanning two generations and two continents in a sensual, cosmopolitan, creative hybrid of American and European jazz styles. She and recording producer Don Hunerberg came to Ravel Virtual Studios to mix the album. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/nothing-but-illusion/">Click here to learn more</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Video Testimonial! Ilona Kudina and Don Hunerberg</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-05-31</link>
            <description>Flautist Ilona Kudina and recording engineer Don Hunerberg recently sat for a conversation about their experience working on Ilona&rsquo;s new jazz album, <em>Nothing But Illusion</em>, with Ravel Virtual Studios. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/testimonials/videos/ilona-don">Click here to watch</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Video Testimonial! Annette Jaffe</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-05-25</link>
            <description>Annette Jaffe, mother of composer and songwriter Julia Friedman, was kind enough to give us a video testimonial. In the video, Annette talks about how Ravel Virtual Studios helped Julia record her first album, <em>Good Intentions</em>. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/testimonials/videos/annette-jaffe">Click here to watch</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! The Elements</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-04-11</link>
            <description>Conductor and composer Alec Schumacker&rsquo;s <em>Piano Concerto No. 1: The Elements</em> is an intriguing musical exploration on the theme of the classical elements, which Ravel Virtual Studios had the pleasure of performing. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/alec-schumacker">Click here to learn more</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! Reverie</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-02-21</link>
            <description>Ravel Virtual Studios recently performed John Winsor&rsquo;s <em>Reverie</em>, &ldquo;a short, quiet piece for small orchestra which is somewhat reminiscent of Maurice Ravel&rsquo;s music.&rdquo; <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/john-winsor">Click here to learn more</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! Gary Smart</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-02-14</link>
            <description>Gary Smart is an American composer of diverse musical talents and interests, and Ravel Virtual Studios is proud to have worked with Dr. Smart on two of his pieces, <em>Wabi Sabi</em> and <em>Bye-bye</em>. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/gary-smart">Click here to learn more</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! I Become Gilgamesh</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-01-24</link>
            <description>Filmmaker Juan Francisco de la Guardia called upon composer Dan Lazarescou to write a compelling score to his new psychological thriller, <em>I Become Gilgamesh</em>. This is Ravel Virtual Studios&rsquo; second collaboration with the director and third with the composer. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/i-become-gilgamesh">Click here for more details</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New! Referral Plan Discounts</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2011-01-03</link>
            <description>To ring in the New Year, Ravel Virtual Studios is introducing our new Referral Plan! Clients that recommend other composers to us will receive discounts on future projects. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/pricing/referrals">Click here for more details</a>.</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2011 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! <em>Jingo</em></title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2010-11-01</link>
            <description>Composer Magen Miller asked Ravel Virtual Studios to perform and record her piece, <em>Jingo</em>. <em>Jingo</em> is an exciting and energetic piece with a fast, syncopated theme. We are pleased to be able to share <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/magen-miller/">the full performance</a> with you!</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! <em>Crazy Pig</em></title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2010-05-12</link>
            <description>Ravel Virtual Studios and composer Dan Lazarescou recently collaborated on a new project, the score to the short film <em>Crazy Pig</em>, directed by Juan Francisco de la Guardia. We are pleased to be able to share <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/crazy-pig/">a video excerpt</a> of <em>Crazy Pig</em> with you!</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New Demo! Debussy&rsquo;s <em>Danse sacr&eacute;e</em></title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2010-03-25</link>
            <description>We&rsquo;ve added a demo of the &ldquo;<a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/demos/">Danse sacr&eacute;e</a>&rdquo; from Debussy&rsquo;s <em>Danses pour harpe et orchestre &agrave; cordes</em> for you to enjoy.</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Find Ravel Virtual Studios on Facebook!</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2010-02-01</link>
            <description>Ravel Virtual Studios now has a Facebook page! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ravel-Virtual-Studios/149266751274" title="Find Ravel Virtual Studios on Facebook" target="_blank">Visit us on Facebook</a> to keep up on our latest developments and to spread the word about Ravel Virtual Studios to your friends!</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Client Site Redesign!</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2009-09-23</link>
            <description>We&rsquo;re proud to present our new and improved <a href="https://clients.ravel-vs.com/">Ravel Virtual Studios Clients</a> website! The new site is more attractive and easier to use than ever before. Please take a look! We&rsquo;d love to hear your comments.</description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! Two Maria</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2009-08-31</link>
            <description>Composer <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/dan-lazarescou/#bio">Dan Lazarescou</a> recently contacted Ravel Virtual Studios to perform his piece <em>Two Maria</em>, an intriguing concerto for violin and orchestra that combines influences from Romanian folk music and Leonard Bernstein. We are pleased to be able to share our <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/dan-lazarescou">full performance</a> of <em>Two Maria</em> with you!</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! Pictures at an Animation Exhibition</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2009-06-28</link>
            <description>Ravel Virtual Studios recently had the pleasure of performing and recording film composer <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/j-eric-schmidt/#bio">J. Eric Schmidt&rsquo;s</a> <em>Pictures at an Animation Exhibition</em> suite for concert band. <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/spotlight/j-eric-schmidt/">Short excerpts</a> of each movement are available for your listening pleasure. We hope you enjoy!</description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Spotlight! Video Testimonial with Prof. Lane Harder</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2009-04-28</link>
            <description>Prof. Lane Harder of The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University was kind enough to discuss his experience with Ravel Virtual Studios in a video testimonial. More videos can be seen in our new <a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/testimonials/videos/">video testimonials</a> section!</description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Ravel Virtual Studios Launches New Website Design</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2009-03-28</link>
            <description>We&rsquo;re excited to reveal a new design for the Ravel Virtual Studios website! We hope that the new design helps you learn more easily about the benefits of using Ravel Virtual Studios for your orchestral performance needs. If you have any questions or comments about our new design, please feel free to contact us! We can be reached via email at: info@ravel-vs.com</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New Demo! Mahler&rsquo;s <em>Symphony No. 5</em></title> 
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2008-07-01</link>
            <description>We&rsquo;ve added a demo of the &ldquo;<a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/demos/">Trauermarsch</a>&rdquo; from Mahler&rsquo;s <em>Symphony No. 5</em> for you to enjoy.</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New Demo! Purcell&rsquo;s <em>Dioclesian</em></title> 
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2008-04-01</link>
            <description>We&rsquo;ve added a demo of the &ldquo;<a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/demos/">Ritornello</a>&rdquo; from Purcell&rsquo;s <em>Dioclesian</em> for you to enjoy.</description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>New Demo! Stravinsky&rsquo;s <em>L&rsquo;Oiseau de feu</em></title> 
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2008-01-01</link>
            <description>We&rsquo;ve added a demo of the &ldquo;<a href="http://www.ravel-vs.com/demos/">Danse infernale</a>&rdquo; from Stravinsky&rsquo;s <em>L&rsquo;Oiseau de feu</em> for you to enjoy.</description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Ravel Virtual Studios Opens For Business!</title>
            <link>http://www.ravel-vs.com/about/news#2008-01-01</link>
            <description>The team behind Ravel Virtual Studios is proud to announce the start of business. Now composers have another option when it comes to recording their pieces.</description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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