The Composer Carlos Simon Is Busier, and More Honest, Than Ever
On the rise before the pandemic, Simon has shot to even greater prominence since. His next premiere commemorates the murder of George Floyd.
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Claire Chase Is Changing How People Think of the Flute
She is marking her 24-year effort to expand the instrument’s repertoire with performances, including a Carnegie Hall series, as well as a box set and a new fellowship.
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Boston Symphony Picks Chad Smith of L.A. Philharmonic as New Leader
The departure of Chad Smith, the Philharmonic’s chief executive, is another loss for that orchestra, whose maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, is also leaving.
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Hip-Hop’s Next Takeover: Bisa Butler’s Quilts
Bisa Butler’s new show translates both photographs of Black figures and hip-hop lyrics into intricate textile art.