The New York Times – Music:
Elaine Mitchener will draw on a range of extended vocal techniques to give a sensitive portrait of mental illness in the music theater piece “Eight Songs for a Mad King.”
Author: Hugh Morris
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Stephen Hough Revisits His Youth, in Playful Fragments
The New York Times – Music:
In his new memoir, “Enough: Scenes From Childhood,” Stephen Hough recalls his artistic and sexual coming-of-age with a light touch.
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Simeon ten Holt: The Minimalist Composer Who Keeps Getting Left Out
The New York Times – Music:
As centenary events celebrate Simeon ten Holt’s work, music historians have questioned his omission from histories of Minimalism, and its focus on American greats.
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Nicola Benedetti Prepares Her Next Star Turn: Festival Leader
The New York Times – Music:
Nicola Benedetti is the first Scotland native and the first woman to serve as director of the storied Edinburgh International Festival.
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‘Everyone Wants to Hear’ This One Chord in a Christmas Carol
The New York Times – Music:
A moment in “O Come, All Ye Faithful” is so popular, it’s printed on T-shirts. But it’s also symbolic, and important to music history.
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A Posthumous Solo Album Reveals a Jazz Star’s Melancholy
The New York Times – Music:
Esbjörn Svensson found fame in Europe with his group E.S.T. But a newly released solo album, discovered by his wife, unveils more intimate piano work.
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When Technology Makes Music More Accessible
The New York Times – Music:
In Britain and Ireland, a series of recent projects show the rich possibilities when disability and neurodiversity are considered in the creative process.
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Finishing Bach’s Organ Music, With Help From 118 Composers
The New York Times – Music:
A new project completes Bach’s plans for his kaleidoscopic “Orgelbüchlein,” with a 21st-century touch.
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Abel Selaocoe Finds a Home in Improvisation
The New York Times – Music:
The classically trained South African cellist draws on musical traditions from across the globe for his debut album, “Where is Home (Hae Ke Kae).”