5 years later, Portland lags other cities as it nurses pandemic-era wounds
Life sputtered to a standstill for Carrie Welch five years ago this week. A novel coronavirus had descended upon Oregon, and ...
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Heavenly Mozart plus a cadenza world premiere from Mao Fujita
In the second of his Mozart concerto appearances with the Philharmonia, Mao Fujita plays the heavenly Piano Concerto no. 25 ...
This Japanese Sax Polymath Might Be a Postmodern Bach
The composer and saxophonist Yasuaki Shimizu is at home in free jazz, classical and art pop. Finally touring North America, ...
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Restless but unsatisfying Mendelssohn from Eschenbach and the Oxford Philharmonic
The Oxford Philharmonic offers uninspiring renditions Bach and Mendelssohn, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of ...
Adelaide farmers’ markets busker Ben Rawlings growing up before shoppers’ eyes
On Sundays at the Adelaide Showgrounds Farmers Market, regulars have quietly watched busking violinist Ben Rawlings grow up ...
‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ writer Marco Ramirez ushers Broadway into the golden age of Cuban music
"Buena Vista Social Club" book writer Marco Ramirez sits down with The Times to talk about his Broadway debut, Cuba and the Miami Heat ...
Inside Tim Burton’s vision: Jenna Ortega talks about learning to play the cello for ‘Wednesday’
See a clip from the upcoming Tim Burton docuseries where the actress for Wednesday talks about learning the cello.
Arts Notes: Classical guitar, symphony, dance and a special anniversary fundraiser for Literacy for Life
Tidewater Classical Guitar is hosting two-time Latin Grammy-nominated guitarist, educator and composer João Luiz tonight in the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre.
The song Joni Mitchell said was the most beautiful she ever heard: “Very sad, very romantic”
Everyone might have their own visions of beauty in music, but Joni Mitchell knew when she was listening to something truly ...
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IT’S THE EASTER BEAGLE, CHARLIE BROWN Soundtrack Now Available
For the first time, the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack for It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown, is now available.
Neal Francis Returns to Zero
Neal Francis sent me a thoughtful note a few days after our SPIN interview. It was like getting a response to a fan letter from one of the Cassidys—Shaun or David—in the ’70s. Francis brings the ...