Music
Being BFF’s at the New York Philharmonic
Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan and conductor Alan Gilbert have developed a terrific rapport at the New York Philharmonic. On March 13, they join forces again for “Quartet for the End of Time.”
Willie Nelson, Itzhak Perlman and the 8 Greatest Gershwin Covers Ever
‘Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin’ is a jewel of an album, and it got this music fan thinking: Who else belongs on an All-Time Gershwin Dream Team?
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When Carole King Made the Earth Move
45 years after the release of “Tapestry,” an album that went on to sell 25 million copies, Carole King is the subject of an American Masters documentary. Jane Eisner reveals what King has meant to her and her generation.
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The True Story of Genya Ravan, a Jewish Rock 'n Roll Survivor for the Ages
She was a rock ‘n’ roll rebel, a female Marlon Brando, a singer who shared the bill with the Beatles, the Hollies and the Kinks. But only now is Genya Ravan’s story being told — in a new musical.
4Eat, Drink + Think
Artisanal Matzo From Brooklyn — and All the Dish
Matzapalooza, Italian=style Seder, pros cook Passover, plus restaurant openings and closings, chefs on the move and everything happening this week in the world of Jewish food.
Why We Should Applaud New York Philharmonic's Next Director
The New York Philharmonic has announced that, starting in 2018, Jaap van Zweden will be its next music director. Benjamin Ivry writes that van Zweden’s knowledge and appreciation of Jewish ritual help to make him a perfect choice for New York.
Why Ezra Furman Is Proudly Frum — and a 'Dress-Wearing Weirdo' at the Same Time
Ezra Furman is a self-described “dress-wearing weirdo” who’s also an observant Jew. Michael Kaminer talks to the indie-rock icon about his multiple identities.
How This Ex-Orthodox Yeshiva Student Became a Star In the Arab Music World
This 31 year-old singer is taking the Arab music world by storm.
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Glenn Frey and the Secret Jewish History of The Eagles
Guitarist Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67. Seth Rogovoy takes a look back at the surprising Jewish influences of Frey’s band, The Eagles.
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David Bowie's Favorite Jewish Authors — From Bellow to Weschler
As we mourn the death of David Bowie, we’ve been taking a look at the artist’s list of favorite books — which contain the works of a surprising number of Jewish writers… and some particularly surprising choices among them.
The Crowd at the Met Just Got a Whole Lot Younger
The Metropolitan Opera welcomed its first Jewish school group to a dress rehearsal of “The Barber of Seville.” And even though the kids had a lot on their minds, turns out they enjoyed the experience (mostly).
