Through his decades with the New York Philharmonic and his busy touring schedule, he helped make an unfamiliar instrument much less so.
Category: Culture (Arts)
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Can the Arts Be a Way Out? Or In?
Over several days last week in Florence, Italy, experts in the arts met at the Art for Tomorrow conference to talk about the challenges, demands and opportunities they face.
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When La Scala Is Sold Out, You Can Still Get In (Online)
The opera house’s new streaming service provides live and on-demand performances, as well as extras like backstage glimpses and educational programs.
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When Sleep Becomes an Art Form
In an age of burnout, artists are discovering that one of the most radical forms of resistance is rest.
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What Georgia O’Keeffe Taught Yayoi Kusama
From tough love to unwavering enthusiasm, a look at some notable relationships throughout history between female artists and their protégées.
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Why Shirin Neshat Knew She Had to Collaborate With Emel Mathlouthi
When the filmmaker Shirin Neshat heard the singer-songwriter Emel Mathlouthi, she knew she’d found a fellow artist whose work was “truly international.”
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Livestreaming ‘Made All the Difference’ for Some Disabled Art Lovers
When shuttered venues embraced streaming during the pandemic, the arts became more accessible. With live performance back, and streams dwindling, many feel forgotten.
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
The New York Times – Music:As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
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An Italian Villa That Houses 30,000 Beetles and a Flock of Porcelain Birds
The New York Times – T Magazine:Giorgio Taroni’s home overlooking Lake Como has become a cabinet of curiosities, filled with collections of oil paintings, books, ancient coins and vintage postcards.
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A.O. Scott Says Goodbye to Film Criticism
The New York Times – Movies:A.O. Scott conducts his own exit interview as he moves to a new post after more than two decades of reviewing films.