Laraaji Conjures a Baptism in Sound
The pioneer of ambient music, now 79, rediscovered some of his earliest recordings for a new four-disc set.
Review: No Dudamel Yet, but a Celebration at the Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonen led the New York Philharmonic the day after Gustavo Dudamel was named as its next music director.
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Burt Bacharach, Whose Buoyant Pop Confections Lifted the ’60s, Dies
His collaborations with the lyricist Hal David and others evoked a sleek and gaudy era of airy romance.
The Magic of Your First Car
For these young people in Los Angeles, a car is a portal to possibilities, a means to escape monotony and a gathering space where they can let it all go.