Music – Page 119

She’s Shaking Up Classical Music While Confronting Illness

The pianist Alice Sara Ott, who makes her New York Philharmonic debut this week, is upending concert culture — and defying stereotypes about multiple sclerosis.

By Javier C. Hernandez

Jazz Music Shirley Horn

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Shirley Horn

The pianist and vocalist was at once magnetically powerful and laid-back, glamorous and understated. A mix of musicians, writers and radio personalities share their favorites.

By Giovanni Russonello

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Classical Music Makela, Klaus

Klaus Mäkelä to Lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra

He will be the youngest music director in the orchestra’s 133-year history, and one of the youngest ever to lead a top American ensemble.

By Javier C. Hernandez

Computers and the Internet Music Papa Razzi Spotify

Why Did Matt Farley Put a Song About Me on Spotify?

The answer involves a remarkable — and lucrative, and ridiculous — scheme to game the way we find music today.

By Brett Martin