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Classical Music Posts
American Anthem: Through Slavery, Segregation And More, ‘La Bamba’ Is The Sound Of Survival
Sixty years ago, a Mexican folk tune sung entirely in Spanish became a rock and roll phenomenon. Generations after Ritchie Valens, young Latinos are still harnessing its power. Continue Reading American Anthem: Through Slavery, Segregation And More, ‘La Bamba’ Is The Sound Of Survival
Natalia Lafourcade: The 21st Century’s Guardian Of Cultural Memory
In many ways, Lafourcade has left her mark on the 21st century by looking back. Her work has freed music that for many younger listeners had been trapped in amber, and imbued it with new life. Continue Reading Natalia Lafourcade: The 21st Century’s Guardian Of Cultural Memory
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
