A new podcast explores an array of items from the 133-year-old hall’s archive, like Ella Fitzgerald’s glasses and an opening-night ticket.
Category: Music
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Shania Twain, Officially a ‘Legend’
The Glastonbury Festival’s coveted “Legend’s Slot,” at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, was hers and she said she was ready for the “most extraordinary party of my career.”
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Review: ‘Robeson’ Illuminates a Titanic Artist and Activist
Davóne Tines plays Paul Robeson in a solo show on Little Island that weaves together the words and music of this American hero to tell his story.
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What Happened When an Orchestra Said Goodbye to All-Male Concerts
This season, the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin experimented with programming works by female composers at every performance. Results were mixed.
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The Broad Appeal of the Elsa Dress from “Frozen”
Wearing a costume from “Frozen” in daily life has become a pastime for many children who identify with the character, regardless of gender.
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Paul Sperry, Tenor Who Specialized in American Song, Dies at 90
He carved out a niche by singing songs by living composers from his own country, and was praised by critics at home and abroad.
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Kinky Friedman, Musician and Humorist Who Slew Sacred Cows, Dies at 79
He and his band, the Texas Jewboys, won acclaim for their satirical takes on American culture. He later wrote detective novels and ran for Texas governor.
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5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
A new recording from the conductor Klaus Mäkelä, a concerto-like work by Vijay Iyer and a fresh take on Charles Ives are among the highlights.
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Sony, Universal and Other Record Labels Sue A.I. Music Generators
The lawsuits say that Udio and Suno trained their products on reams of copyrighted music.
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‘I Am: Celine Dion’ Director Talks About Capturing the Star’s Seizure
Irene Taylor, director of the new documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” talks about the decision to include a grueling scene of the pop star in crisis.
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‘Shifty Shellshock,’ Crazy Town’s Lead Singer, Dies at 49
He was the frontman for the rap-rock band Crazy Town, which was most known for the hit song “Butterfly.”
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Can Chad Smith Make the Boston Symphony Innovative Again?
Chad Smith, the orchestra’s new chief executive, hopes to return the storied ensemble to its groundbreaking roots while moving it forward.