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The Pianist Vikingur Olafsson on ‘History’s Greatest Keyboard Work’

Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations, which Olafsson recorded for Deutsche Grammophon and is touring this season, is “like a life cycle.”

By David Allen

Deaths (Obituaries) Disc Jockeys DJ Mark The 45 King Mark Howard James Music Nineteen Hundred Eighties Rap and Hip-Hop The 45 King

The 45 King, Who Produced for Jay-Z and Eminem, Dies at 62

The 62-year-old Bronx native infused a distinctive jazzy flavor in his beats. He contributed tracks to Queen Latifah’s debut album and produced Eminem’s “Stan,” among other hip-hop classics.

By Orlando Mayorquin

Classical Music Emerson Quartet Emerson String Quartet Music

After 47 Years, the Emerson Quartet Has One More Weekend

The group, famed for its rich vitality, easy power and a vast repertory that it recorded prolifically and toured tirelessly, is saying farewell.

By Zachary Woolfe

Classical Music Lee, Justina (Pianist) Lindsey, Kate (1980- ) Park Avenue Armory (Manhattan, NY)

Review: Kate Lindsey Brings Women’s Tales to the Armory

Kate Lindsey, accompanied by the pianist Justina Lee, programmed cycles of life, love and creation by Schumann and Fauré.

By Oussama Zahr