The Polish countertenor Jakub Jozef Orlinski has the credits you’d expect for a fast-rising classical music star, and some others you might not.
Category: Music
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Too Close to Putin? Institutions Vet Artists, Uncomfortably.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led arts organizations to reconsider who performs, forcing them to confront questions about free speech and policing political views.
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Pressed on Putin, Russian Conductor Quits Bolshoi and French Post
Tugan Sokhiev, the Bolshoi’s music director, said he was “being asked to choose one cultural tradition” over another, at a moment Russian artists are under pressure to denounce Russia’s president.
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After a Punishing Sprint, Yannick Nézet-Séguin Can Celebrate
The Met Opera and Philadelphia Orchestra conductor recently took a break because of exhaustion. Then he found himself in the middle of a performance marathon.
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Metropolitan Opera Will Host Concert in Support of Ukraine
“We want Putin to know he is the enemy of artists and that we are united against his horrific actions,” the company’s general manager said.
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How the ‘Encanto’ Soundtrack Became a Smash
With its eighth week at No. 1 on Billboard’s album chart, the LP featuring songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda is a lesson in how fans drive hits from social media to streaming services.
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Reggaeton’s Global Expansion and Wide-Open Future
As the genre grows in worldwide popularity, it is engaging with the pop music mainstream and stratifying into subsets, introducing new opportunities and dilemmas.
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Geffen Hall’s $550 Million Makeover Is Fully Funded
The New York Philharmonic’s home will reopen in October, a year and a half ahead of schedule, after construction was accelerated during the pandemic.
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Cities and States Are Easing Covid Rules. Should the Arts Follow?
Cultural institutions face tough decisions: Is it safe to drop mask and vaccine requirements, and would doing so be more likely to lure audiences back or keep them away?
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The Linda Lindas and Their Ferocious, Joyful Power
Fueled by punk conviction (and snacks), this all-girl, school-age band is ready to release its debut album, “Growing Up,” a year after their song “Racist, Sexist Boy” went viral.
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Major Music Companies Pause Business in Russia
The three major record conglomerates and the touring giant Live Nation are suspending operations over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while individual artists have canceled tour dates.
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Remembering Avicii by Stepping Into His Bewildering World
The Avicii Experience offers a taste of the pressures that led up to the D.J.’s death. It’s the latest immersive exhibition trying to find the line between emotional engagement and entertainment.