Alan Menken on ‘The Little Mermaid,’ New Songs and Revised Lyrics
The composer talked revisiting “The Little Mermaid” after nearly 35 years and the similarities between working with Howard Ashman and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Posted inClassical Music Content Type: Personal Profile Easily Slip Into Another World (Book) The Other One (Album) Threadgill, Henry
Henry Threadgill’s Musical Spring Is Varied and Extreme. Like He Is.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer has released a memoir, “Easily Slip Into Another World,” and a new album, “The Other One.”
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Gustavo Dudamel in New York: Selfies, Hugs and Mahler
Our photographer followed the maestro when he came to town to conduct Mahler’s Ninth — his first time leading the New York Philharmonic since being named its next music director.
Posted inClassical Music Deaths (Obituaries) Europe Haebler, Ingrid (1926-2023) Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Pianos
Ingrid Haebler, Pianist Known for Her Mastery of Mozart, Is Dead
In concerts and on dozens of recordings, she applied a delicate touch that critics said set her apart from other performers.