Some lawmakers in Italy had argued that Valery Gergiev’s planned appearance sent the wrong message as Europe strives to remain united in its support for Ukraine.
Category: Music
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Renée Fleming, Star Soprano, Tries Out the Director’s Chair
Fleming is making her directorial debut in Colorado working with young artists on Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte,” an opera in which she appeared early in her career.
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Roger Norrington, Iconoclastic British Conductor, Dies at 91
His work, largely unknown outside Britain until late in his career, was often based on historical treatises. It was seen by many as refreshingly innovative.
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W.N.B.A.’s All-Star Weekend Is Still Buzzing, Even Without Caitlin Clark
Despite an injury that sidelined the Fever star, thousands of fans descended on festivities across Indianapolis.
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Nine Inch Nails Revisits the ’80s, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Robert Plant, Amanda Shires, Blood Orange and more.
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In Just a Few Minutes, This Music Will Change Your Day
Calm and graceful, this cello piece by Bach slowly dances through hopefulness, longing and introspection.
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Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands
Nicholas McCarthy overcame rejection to make a professional career playing the surprisingly vast repertoire for left-hand piano.
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Connie Francis, Whose Ballads Dominated ’60s Pop Music, Dies at 87
Ms. Francis, who had a natural way with a wide variety of material, ruled the charts with songs like “Who’s Sorry Now” and “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You.”
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Drake Returns With Reinforcements at Wireless Fest in London
The Canadian superstar headlined all three nights of London’s Wireless Festival, showing off his range, reach and a glimpse of how he intends to leave his Kendrick Lamar beef in the past.
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Damiano Michieletto Is Bringing ‘West Side Story’ to Rome
The Italian director Damiano Michieletto has engaged, and sometimes enraged, European audiences. Now he’s preparing for his debut at a major U.S. opera company.
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Mark Snow, Who Conjured the ‘X-Files’ Theme, Is Dead at 78
It took a misplaced elbow, a quirk of Los Angeles geography and some whistling from his wife to produce one of television’s most memorable melodies.