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Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer Who Lived ‘Surrounded by Music,’ Dies At 86
The musician worked across genres, collaborating with American stars like Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand. Continue Reading Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer Who Lived ‘Surrounded by Music,’ Dies At 86
American Anthem: For Many With Disabilities, ‘Let It Go’ Is An Anthem Of Acceptance
The breakout song from Disney’s Frozen has inspired many marginalized groups — but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families. Continue Reading American Anthem: For Many With Disabilities, ‘Let It Go’ Is An Anthem Of Acceptance
Yo-Yo Ma Surprises Bystanders In Mumbai With A Mini-Concert
Yo-Yo Ma, the world’s most famous living cellist, performed formally and informally in Mumbai this week, part of a long-term project to play Bach’s six suites for cello in 36 places around the world. Continue Reading Yo-Yo Ma Surprises Bystanders In Mumbai With A Mini-Concert
American Anthem: ‘Quiet’ Struck A Chord With Women. Two Years Later, It’s Still Ringing
Born as a vessel for one person’s trauma, the song by MILCK became an anthem overnight after the 2017 Women’s March. But it wasn’t done growing. Continue Reading American Anthem: ‘Quiet’ Struck A Chord With Women. Two Years Later, It’s Still Ringing
For Opera Singers, Life After Retirement — At Least At One Very Special Rest Home
Founded by composer Giuseppe Verdi and funded by royalties from his popular operas, Casa Verdi in Milan opened a century ago as a home for opera musicians in their golden years. Continue Reading For Opera Singers, Life After Retirement — At Least At One Very Special Rest Home
Finding God, Love And The Meaning Of Life In Messiaen’s ‘Turangalîla-Symphonie’
Baltimore Symphony music director Marin Alsop traces her discovery of the rollicking 75-minute symphony and the man behind the music. Continue Reading Finding God, Love And The Meaning Of Life In Messiaen’s ‘Turangalîla-Symphonie’
