As an in-demand lyricist, he won a shelf of awards for hits with Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton and Dionne Warwick, as well as for the theme song for “Titanic.”
Category: Music
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Why You May Never See the Documentary on Prince by Ezra Edelman
A revealing new documentary could redefine our understanding of the pop icon. But you will probably never get to see it.
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Classical Music and Opera This Fall: Programs, Premieres and More
Osvaldo Golijov’s Lorca-inspired opera comes to New York, and the pianist Igor Levit plays with the Cleveland Orchestra, among other highlights.
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A Barrier-Breaking Conductor Will Lead the Seattle Symphony
Xian Zhang will be the first woman and person of color to lead the Seattle Symphony, and one of only two women leading a top-tier American orchestra.
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Elton John Says a Serious Eye Infection Limited His Vision in One Eye
The entertainer said on social media that it would “take some time” before sight returned to his eye.
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Joaquin Phoenix and the Big Question at the ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Premiere
At the Venice Film Festival with his co-star, Lady Gaga, would the actor answer questions about dropping out of a Todd Haynes movie?
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Big Band Jazz
Big bands were built in the 1920s and ’30s to blast young dancers with layers of rhythm, but creative composers seeking a larger canvas have kept the form alive. Hear 12 big selections.
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What if Orchestras Were More Like Netflix?
As subscriptions face an uncertain future, classical music could look to the membership models of streaming services and gyms for inspiration.
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In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture
Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.
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Antônio Meneses, Lyrical Brazilian Cellist, Is Dead at 66
He began playing as a child and quickly found success for his technical command and, as one critic put it, his “thoughtful elegance.”
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
Debuts by Joana Mallwitz and Aigul Akhmetshina, as well as the Juilliard String Quartet’s vintage Schoenberg, are among the highlights.