New Releases Jan 12: What’s Old is New
Shining new light on musical traditions, from the 400th anniversary of John Dowland’s death to the annual New Year's Day Concert in Vienna.
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Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder
In emotional video messages posted in French and English on Thursday on Instagram, Dion said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing.
Knight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors
Normally performers like U2 or Knight would be headlining such a show, but during the Kennedy Center event the honorees sit in the balcony and watch as their peers laud them and perform their works.
Lost Stephen Sondheim musical reveals insight into a giant
A copy of what's being called Stephen Sondheim's first original cast recording captures the legendary composer's budding skills in a student-led musical while at Williams College in 1948.
Sounds Classical: New Show Prizes Fresh Takes on Classical Music
"It’s just something you don’t often hear in classical settings. The music ends and we’re laughing. The music ends and we’re singing."
LGBTQ chorus in Colorado Springs unifies community with song
In the days since the Club Q shooting, Colorado Springs' LGBTQ community has worked to collect itself and forge ahead.
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ extends its long Broadway goodbye
Broadway’s longest-running show has postponed its final performance by eight weeks.
Jon Batiste to sing for Macron at Biden’s 1st state dinner
Batiste will be adding White House entertainer to an already long list of roles.
A Beginner’s Guide to Indigenous Instruments of Illinois
The very name Illinois comes from the confederation of native tribes who lived here — the Illini or Illiwek — composed of at least twelve tribes.
Playlist: A Thanksgiving Feast in 20 Food-inspired Pieces
As we prepare to gather around the table for the Thanksgiving feast, put on this playlist of some of the most inspired musical celebrations of food and drink.
Ned Rorem, prize-winning composer and writer, dies at 99
Time once called Rorem “the world’s best composer of art songs,” and he was notable for his hundreds of compositions for the solo human voice.
