Alex Marshall
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Young Fathers’ Music Has Always Been Subversive. Now It’s Joyful, Too.
The Scottish trio has been making political, genre-blending songs for a decade. On a new album, the group embraces the elation of community.
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Leads BAFTA Nominees
The German-language movie received 14 nods and will compete for best film against the likes of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of...
Daniel Barenboim, Titan of Conducting, Steps Down in Berlin
Because of deteriorating health, the 80-year-old conductor resigned as music director of the Berlin State Opera, a post he has held for decades.
‘Die Hard’ Comes to the Christmas Stage in London
The poet Richard Marsh is winning praise in London for a one-man theatrical version of the action movie.
On TikTok, an Organist Finds an Audience, and Herself
Anna Lapwood became a star on an app known more for dancing clips than classical music.
An Opera Company’s Precarious Future Has Some Worried About a Ripple Effect
For a month now, politicians, newspapers and classical music stars have been arguing over the future of English National Opera. A funding cut could have...
Kevin Spacey Faces New Sexual Assault Charges in U.K.
The authorities authorized seven new counts against the actor, including three for sexual assault. Mr. Spacey was already facing a criminal trial in Britain.
Britain’s Major Opera Companies Suffer in Arts Spending Shake-Up
English National Opera lost its government subsidy, and the Royal Opera House received a 10-percent cut, with funding diverted to organizations outside London.
Jakub Hrusa Set to Lead Royal Opera House
The young Czech conductor will replace Antonio Pappano, who is heading to the London Symphony Orchestra.