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The Rise Of The LA Philharmonic To ‘America’s Most Important Orchestra’
The Los Angeles Philharmonic, which begins to mark its centennial this fall, is credited with helping to bring high culture and great composers to L.A. Continue Reading The Rise Of The LA Philharmonic To ‘America’s Most Important Orchestra’
One Mesmerizing Moment With Soprano Montserrat Caballé
The revered Spanish soprano, who died Saturday, spins out silvery threads of tone in her recordings, the likes of which no one has ever matched. Continue Reading One Mesmerizing Moment With Soprano Montserrat Caballé
Stevie Nicks, The Cure Among 15 Acts Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
The list of 2019 nominees also includes Janet Jackson, Radiohead, Def Leppard and John Prine. Continue Reading Stevie Nicks, The Cure Among 15 Acts Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Making Opera Accessible Again: Anthony Roth Costanzo Is A Countertenor For The 21st Century
The resourceful singer is unafraid to bring opera — and his high-flying top notes — to unlikely places, from sixth-grade classrooms to the offices of NPR. Continue Reading Making Opera Accessible Again: Anthony Roth Costanzo Is A Countertenor For The 21st Century
Bach On Tap Shoes: Tiptoeing Through The ‘Goldberg Variations’
Although Johann Sebastian Bach was probably no tap-dancer, he did know something about dancing. The gigues, menuets and courantes that populate his various suites are, essentially, stylized dance movements that can leap off the page in a good performance. Continue Reading Bach On Tap Shoes: Tiptoeing Through The ‘Goldberg Variations’
Erasing Genres En Español: A Smoky-Voiced Jazz Singer Meets Classical Strings
The resourceful Mexican jazz singer Magos Herrera partners with the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, creating an album that’s steeped in Latin American culture. Continue Reading Erasing Genres En Español: A Smoky-Voiced Jazz Singer Meets Classical Strings
