The New York Times – Music:
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 repercussions far beyond Britain.
Author: Alex Marshall
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Kevin Spacey Faces New Sexual Assault Charges in U.K.
The New York Times – Film:
The authorities authorized seven new counts against the actor, including three for sexual assault. Mr. Spacey was already facing a criminal trial in Britain.
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A Kurt Cobain Opera Examines the Myth, Not the Man
The New York Times – Music:
The creators of “Last Days,” an eagerly-anticipated opera about a grunge star’s final days, insist it’s really about how society treats its icons.
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Trombone Champ Makes a Hit Video Game of an Unlikely Instrument
The New York Times – Music:
We asked several trombone players what they made of the popular new game, which laughs both at and with their instrument. Spoiler: They like it, too.
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Olivia Colman and Claire Foy on Playing Queen Elizabeth II on ‘The Crown’
The New York Times – Film:
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After 350 Years of Tradition, a Boys’ Choir Now Admits Girls
The New York Times – Music:
The Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge, is the latest English choir to start including female singers, a move some fear will reduce opportunities for boys.
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Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault
The New York Times – Film:
The Oscar-winning actor will face a trial in June 2023 — a rare example of a celebrity #MeToo case reaching that stage in Britain.