How music convinced a religious skeptic to rethink faith.
Category: Music
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Universal Music Group Files for U.S. Public Offering
The group behind Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga submitted a confidential proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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‘Tosca’ Is the Boston Symphony’s Andris Nelsons at His Best
Andris Nelsons led a concert performance of Puccini’s opera at Tanglewood. It was a high point of the season.
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Italy Cancels Valery Gergiev’s Festival Appearance
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.
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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.”