PHOTOS: ‘My Fair Lady’ meets Mozart

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The Idyllwild Master Chorale sings Mozart during its Spring Concert. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Conductor Dwight “Buzz” Holmes leads the choir as they sing “Mostly Mozart” during the first half of the performance Saturday at Idyllwild Arts. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Marshall Smith, Dimyana Pelev and Frank Ferro perform highlights from “My Fair Lady” at the Idyllwild Master Chorale concert Saturday night at Idyllwild Arts. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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