Music
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Books
Best Classical Music Albums of 2023
Our favorites include premiere recordings of works by Thomas Adès and Anna Thorvaldsdottir, as well as portraits of Missy Mazzoli and Kaija Saariaho.
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Books
A Conductor for the Future at Home With ‘Black Panther’ and Prokofiev
Anthony Parnther has a flourishing career as a classical conductor who also works in the fast-paced world of commercial entertainment.
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Newyork
I Thee — Untz Untz — Wed
As the popularity of electronic music at weddings grows, it’s out with the hotel ballrooms and in with the raves — grandparents included.
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Stephen Sondheim Belongs in the Pantheon of American Composers
“You know, I had the idealistic notion, when I was 20, that I was going into the theater,” Stephen Sondheim once said. “I wasn’t; I was going into show business, and I was a fool to think otherwise.” It was a remark characteristic of Sondheim, the ...
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Newyork
Zahara, Acclaimed South African Singer and Guitarist, Dies at 36
A self-taught musician who sang in English and Xhosa, she was a prominent figure in contemporary Afro-soul known for her heartfelt voice.
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World
Ricardo Arjona, Prolific Latin Pop Star, Says He Will Stop Touring
The Guatemalan singer-songwriter said that his latest performance in Chile would be his last after struggling with back issues that made it difficult to stand and perform.
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For New Music, There’s No Quartet Like JACK
Its stylistic range, precision and passion have made the group one of contemporary music’s indispensable ensembles.
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Newyork
Catherine Christer Hennix, Spiritual Drone Musician, Dies at 75
She fused her mathematical knowledge with minimalist sounds and global spiritual traditions, most notably in her 1976 composition “The Electric Harpsichord.”
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World
For Russia’s Pop Star Exiles, a Moral Stand and a Creative Climb
Before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, Monetochka was on her way to becoming a superstar in Russia. She had released two hit albums of lyrical pop, secured ad deals with brands including Nike and Spotify, and was set to appear and sing a new song in ...
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Books
Hall Is Suing Oates. Over What Is a Mystery.
The duo, whose songs regularly appeared on the top of the charts, is embroiled in some kind of legal dispute, but a judge in Tennessee has sealed the court file.