New problems are plaguing old reels, putting decades of history at risk. One man, armed with hair dryers and a love of tinkering, is leading the charge to rescue them.
Category: Music
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Biyouna, Algerian Star With Tart Tongue Onscreen and Off, Dies at 73
For generations of Algerians, the fierce independence of her persona reflected their struggles in a country torn by civil war and repression.
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‘The Interview’: Simon Cowell Is Sorry, Softer and Grieving Liam Payne
Summary TK; should be hidden on the body of the article itself.
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The Beguiling, Misunderstood Theremin
Invented by accident in the 1920s, the unusual electronic instrument is hard to master but offers an enticing reward: freedom.
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At the NY Phil, Considering the American Character in 2 Violin Concertos
At the New York Philharmonic, concertos by Samuel Barber and Wynton Marsalis offered contrasting musical ideas: lyrical cohesion and vibrant pluralism.
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At 95, David Amram Still Makes Music. And Nobody Can Put Him in a Box.
Jazz, classical, folk, world music — for this composer, categories were never confining.
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Security Lapse Allowed Protesters to Disrupt Performance, Met Opera Says
Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, said a security guard was absent from his post when two people climbed onstage at a performance of “Carmen.”
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How Shaboozey Won the Hearts of Country Music Fans
For years, the country music star struggled to stake a claim to the version of himself that now seems inevitable.
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Protesters Interrupt a Performance of ‘Carmen’ at the Met Opera
One of the protesters, who were arrested and removed from the hall, denounced the billionaire David H. Koch.
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At 80, Anthony Braxton Is Easier Than Ever to Celebrate
With new releases and concerts, Anthony Braxton’s output as an artist and thinker is quickly available for longtime fans and initiates alike.
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At Loyola Marymount’s KXLU, College Radio Keeps Its Cool
Against the odds, campus broadcasts remain a space of discovery, for students and listeners alike. Especially at KXLU in Los Angeles.