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  • March 11, 2003
    An Interview With David Kirk, Tuba Player and Musicians’ Spokesman, About the Houston Symphany Going On Strike, Conducted February 20, 2003
    by Whitney Pastorek
  • March 10, 2003
    An Interview With Christine Pastorek, Violinist and Personnel Manager, About the Houston Symphany Going On Strike, Conducted February 20, 2003
    by Whitney Pastorek
  • January 21, 2003
    Short Essays on Favorite Songs, Inspired by Nick Hornby’s Songbook: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.”
    by Whitney Pastorek
  • February 15, 2002
    A Modern Instrument, An Interview With Robert Pastorek, About His New Bass And The Houston Symphony’s New Season
    by Whitney Pastorek
  • August 31, 2001
    Odd Occurrences: An Interview With Robert Pastorek, A Professional Symphony Musician, Part Two
    by Whitney Pastorek
  • August 30, 2001
    Odd Occurrences: An Interview With Robert Pastorek, A Professional Symphony Musician, Part One.
    by Whitney Pastorek
  • August 10, 2000
    Take the Pepsi Challenge
    by Whitney Pastorek
  • March 15, 2000
    The Red Wing Shoe Factory: Nine Points of Interest
    by Whitney Pastorek
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