Nora Holt was a pioneer of Chicago’s Black classical music scene. A friend of Josephine Baker, she later became a blues singer in Parisian nightclubs.
Category: Classical Music
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Susanna Mälkki and Santtu-Matias Rouvali Take Over the Philharmonic
Susanna Mälkki and Santtu-Matias Rouvali made back-to-back appearances with the orchestra, leading similar programs with distinct style.
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2025 Grammy Nominations: Full List
Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 67th annual ceremony are being announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 2 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Johnny Gandelsman’s ‘This Is America’ at the Met Museum
Johnny Gandelsman has commissioned 28 pieces for his project “This Is America,” which explores themes of love, hope, inequality and injustice.
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The Musician Building the Great Native American Songbook
Tim Long, a pianist, conductor and teacher, conceived his project to fill a cultural need: “There is no repertoire like this in existence.”
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Philharmonic Dismisses 2 Players Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations
The orchestra said an inquiry found credible claims against the musicians of sexual assault and harassment. They denied the charges.
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For Robert Treviño, Classical Music Was Never Elitist
Robert Treviño, who has drawn acclaim for recent recordings, learned music in public school and wants to break down barriers for others.
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4 Surprising Things We Learned From the John Williams Documentary
A new Disney+ film about the prolific film composer chronicles his life and career, with a focus on his famous music for movies including “Jaws” and “Star Wars.”
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聆听近200年后首度现世的肖邦圆舞曲
今年春天，曼哈顿摩根博物馆内发现了一篇乐谱，经过专家鉴定，这是浪漫主义“钢琴诗人”肖邦创作的的圆舞曲，此前从未为人所知。钢琴家郎朗演奏了这首乐曲。
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
The latest mammoth release by Igor Levit, a new symphonic work by John Luther Adams and music by William Grant Still are among the highlights.
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6 Performances Our Classical Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to symphonies by Mahler, a new opera by Missy Mazzoli, Ray Chen’s take on video game music and more.
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Maurizio Pollini’s Final Recording, Made With His Son
Maurizio Pollini didn’t think his farewell on disc would be an album of music by Schubert with his son, Daniele. Now, it serves as an emotional coda.