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William Byrd: An Essential English Composer for Four Centuries

Byrd, William Classical Music Elizabeth I, Queen of Great Britain Roman Catholic Church Tallis, Thomas

William Byrd: An Essential English Composer for Four Centuries

As the music world celebrates the 400th anniversary of Byrd’s death, it looks back on an artist of nimble styles and stubborn beliefs.

By Hugh Morris

Peter Brötzmann, 82, Dies; His Thunderous Saxophone Shook Jazz Traditions

Brotzmann, Peter Deaths (Obituaries) Germany Jazz Music Saxophones

Peter Brötzmann, 82, Dies; His Thunderous Saxophone Shook Jazz Traditions

One of Europe’s most influential free-jazz musicians, he played with “a kind of scream” to exorcise his demons, and those of German history.

By Mike Rubin

Inside the Shed’s Sonic Sphere

Classical Music Cooke, Ed (Architect) Levit, Igor Poots, Alex Pop and Rock Music Shed (Manhattan, NY) Tiravanija, Rirkrit

Inside the Shed’s Sonic Sphere

A hanging concert hall at the Shed in Manhattan purports to offer something “experimental, experiential and communal.” Our critic climbs the stairs.

By Zachary Woolfe

Robert Sherman, WQXR Host of Classical and Folk Music Shows, Dies at 90

Classical Music Deaths (Obituaries) Folk Music New York City Radio Sherman, Robert (1932-2023) The Listening Room (Radio Program) WFUV

Robert Sherman, WQXR Host of Classical and Folk Music Shows, Dies at 90

For more than five decades, he brought together emerging classical and folk performers as well as established stars for interviews and live performances.

By Richard Sandomir