A Queen of Kitsch Who Made the Whole World Sing
Allee Willis writes songs, hosts outrageous parties and made her own social network before we’d even heard of the internet. Now she’s entering the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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CreditCaitlin Ochs for The New York Times Review: The New York Philharmonic Gets Audacious, With Ease
Friday night’s concert, a rare instance of alcoholic drinks being allowed in David Geffen Hall, was an effort to create a must-see event.
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The Playlist: Kanye West’s Breakout Star 070 Shake, and 10 More New Songs
Hear our critics’ weekly playlist, including serpentwithfeet, Snail Mail and Jorja Smith.
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CreditChuck Stewart Lost John Coltrane Recording From 1963 Will Be Released at Last
“Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album” was cut by the saxophonist’s classic quartet two years before “A Love Supreme.” Then it was stashed away.
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Credit June Is Bustin’ Out All Over: The Week in Classical Music
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Credit To Conduct Its Parks Concerts, the Philharmonic Taps a Rising Star
James Gaffigan, a 38-year-old native New Yorker, will lead the orchestra’s beloved series of concerts in the city’s parks.
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Credit What Feelings Sound Like
Thinking about the power of music.
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Our guide to the city’s best classical music and opera happening this weekend and in the week ahead.
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Credit The Met Orchestra Offers Two Perspectives on Mahler
At Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera musicians played two Mahler symphonies under the batons of Gianandrea Noseda and Michael Tilson Thomas.
