Syrian soccer player Abdel Basset al-Sarout became the poster child for the Syrian revolution with his iconic protest anthems. In death, he has become its saint. But he didn't do it alone.

Rascal Flatts heads home to Columbus, where music is in full swing this weekend. Plus, a "Hamlet"-inspired play and two art exhibitions open.

Of the three composers on this CD, Tal was the only to develop a career as a professional composer,” Botstein said.