A Barrier-Breaking Conductor Will Lead the Seattle Symphony
Xian Zhang will be the first woman and person of color to lead the Seattle Symphony, and one of only two women leading a top-tier American orchestra. Source link
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Classical Music and Opera This Fall: Programs, Premieres and More
Osvaldo Golijov’s Lorca-inspired opera comes to New York, and the pianist Igor Levit plays with the Cleveland Orchestra, among other highlights. Source link
The N.Y. Law That Underpins Several Lawsuits Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
The law, which underpins several civil suits against Sean Combs, is the only remaining tool for reviving older claims in New York. Source link
Juilliard Receives $20 Million to Unite Disciplines and Support Jazz
The donations, from John and Jody Arnhold, will expand creative work across disciplines, help pay for an annual fall festival and support the jazz program. Source link
5 Essential Frankie Beverly and Maze Songs, Including ‘Before I Let Go’
The singer, who died on Tuesday at 77, had a smooth, sunny delivery that turned at least one track into a lasting anthem of Black celebrations. Source link
Popcast: Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Sabrina Carpenter on Top
Plus: A conversation about the career of Rich Homie Quan, who died last week. Source link
TIFF stands by ‘Russians at War’ doc after TVO pulls support amid outcry
The Toronto International Film Festival says screenings of a controversial documentary depicting Russian soldiers in Ukraine will go ahead as planned, despite Ontario’s public broadcaster pulling its support amid outcry from the Ukrainian community. A statement from the festival Wednesday defended the film, Russians at War, a day after a large protest was held outside its…
Dawn Richard Sues Sean Combs, Alleging Threats and Groping
Dawn Richard, a member of groups assembled by Mr. Combs, says in the suit that she saw the rap mogul choke his former girlfriend, Cassie. Mr. Combs has not yet responded. Source link
Dave Grohl Offers a Lesson in Crisis Communication
The timing and content of Dave Grohl’s admission that he had a child outside his marriage was complimented for addressing the issue and relying on short memories. Source link