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Thomas Stacy, Master of the English Horn, Dies at 84

Through his decades with the New York Philharmonic and his busy touring schedule, he helped make an unfamiliar instrument much less so.

By Neil Genzlinger

Art Culture (Arts) Museums

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.

By George Etheredge for The New York Times

Classical Music Culture (Arts) Dancing La Scala Opera House (Milan, Italy) Music Opera Theater Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming

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.

By Rebecca Schmid

Art Black Power Naps Burden, Chris Culture (Arts) Dancing Performance Art Sleep

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.

By Julia Halperin