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James Taylor Honored With 2010 National Medal of Arts
President Barack Obama presented GSA client James Taylor with the prestigious National Medal of Arts on March 2, 2011.
John Williams Honored With 2009 National Medal of Arts
President Barack Obama presented GSA client John Williams with the prestigious National Medal of Arts on February 25, 2010.
President Barack Obama's Inauguration
GSA client John Williams composed the song "Air and Simple Gifts," performed during the historic inauguration. Fellow GSA client, internationally known cellist Yo-Yo Ma, performed at the ceremony January 20, 2009 with musicians Anthony McGill (clarinet), Itzhak Perlman (violin) and Gabriela Montero (piano).
GSA client James Taylor performed his hit "Shower the People" with John Legend at President Obama's "We Are One" concert at the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on January 18, 2009.
Collaboration with IMG Artists
In 2008, GSA announced a collaboration with IMG Artists, a globally renowned firm specializing in the management and touring of musicians, dance companies, orchestras, and attractions. The partnership has most notably produced the touring Monty Python 60 minute comedic oratorio Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy), performed by GSA clients Eric Idle and John Du Prez.
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