Yma Sumac and her Company of Andean Dancers, Musicians, and Drummers
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conductor: http://data.carnegiehall.org/names/47287
orchestra: http://data.carnegiehall.org/names/2369
genre: http://data.carnegiehall.org/genres/114
genre: http://data.carnegiehall.org/genres/32
location: http://data.carnegiehall.org/venues/5
organizer: http://data.carnegiehall.org/names/98616
start date: 1954-02-17T20:40:00
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comment: See printed program for additional details. According to the New York Times, a smoldering rug in the dress circle, caused by an overheated spotlight (resting on the rug), caused this concert to be cut short prior to a "possible second encore". "Blaze at Carnegie Hall Balks Encore by Singer." New York Times (1923-Current file): 33. Feb 18 1954. ProQuest. Web. 22 Oct. 2014.