Philharmonic Sidelines 2 Players It Tried to Fire for Misconduct
The New York Philharmonic said the musicians would not perform for now, after a magazine article brought new attention to allegations of misconduct. They have denied wrongdoing.
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CreditStephen Lovekin/Getty Images, Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images How the Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt Became a Chronicler of Black Jazz History
Inspired by the drummer Arthur Taylor’s “Notes and Tones” collection of interviews with fellow musicians, Pelt started his own book series, “Griot.”
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CreditAmir Hamja/The New York Times Rico Wade and Organized Noize’s 10 Essential Songs
The producer helped shape and boost the sound of Atlanta rap starting in the mid-1990s. His death at 52 was announced last Saturday.
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A Beyoncé Album Repeats at No. 1 for the First Time in 11 Years
“Cowboy Carter” tops the Billboard 200 for a second week, boosted by physical sales of her album on CD and vinyl.
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More in Classical Music ›Review: Under Manfred Honeck, the Philharmonic Becomes One
In a program of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, a guest conductor coaxes a sumptuous sincerity from the orchestra’s musicians.
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CreditBrandon Patoc At Carnegie Hall, Weimar Is Irresistible but Vaguely Defined
Carnegie’s intermittently illuminating festival “Fall of the Weimar Republic” has suffered from interjections of too much standard repertory.
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CreditStephanie Berger A ‘Missionary for Opera’ Steps Down in Chicago
Anthony Freud is leaving Lyric Opera of Chicago on good terms, though the company faces challenges in a strained environment for the performing arts.
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CreditBrian Rea ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ Review: A Met Milestone Returns
After making history as the Metropolitan Opera’s first work by a Black composer, Terence Blanchard’s “Fire” is back — with its showstopping step dance.
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Maurice El Medioni, Jewish Algerian Pianist, Dies at 95
He fused the music of his Sephardic roots with Arab traditions, incorporating boogie-woogie and other influences, to create a singular style.
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Most Styles-ish15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella
The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.
By Anthony Rotunno
Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven
Though the academic scene continues to imbue this coastal Connecticut city with a certain gravitas, surrounding neighborhoods are showing off their own cultural capital in the realms of art, food, music and more.
By Amy Thomas
Rico Wade, an Architect of Atlanta Hip-Hop, Dies at 52
As one-third of the production team Organized Noize, he nurtured the careers of Outkast, Goodie Mob and Future from the confines of his mother’s basement, known as the Dungeon.
By Jonathan Abrams
Sean Combs Sold Share of Tequila Brand for $200 Million
Mr. Combs, who was accused of sexual assault in several lawsuits, made the sale as he ended his long-term partnership with the liquor giant Diageo. He has denied wrongdoing.
By Julia Jacobs
The Ultimate Judee Sill Primer
A new documentary puts a spotlight on the ’70s musician. Listen to 10 of her essential songs.
By Lindsay Zoladz
The PlaylistSabrina Carpenter Drops a Perky Bop, and 10 More New Songs
Hear tracks by girl in red, Margo Guryan, Phish and others.
By Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz
Thursday Ends a 13-Year Break From New Music With a Pointed Song
“Application for Release From the Dream,” which the band released Friday, marks the beginning of a fresh era for a group that helped bring emo to the mainstream.
By Ian Cohen
Taylor Swift’s Music Returns to TikTok Ahead of New Album
Songs by the pop singer reappeared on TikTok despite the platform’s ongoing licensing dispute with Universal Music Group, which releases Swift’s music.
By Ben Sisario
Where Are New York’s Best Acoustics? We Took a Listening Tour.
The composer Michael Gordon and members of Mantra Percussion tested the piece “Timber” in resonant spaces around the city. Here is what they learned.
By Joshua Barone
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