Seeing Autumn In With Cabaret
How often do you see ten dances in under an hour-and-a-half? Had Joe’s Pub not initiated its annual Dance Now Festival eight years ago, you’d have had to think back to the 1920s … read more
AJBlog: Dancebeat Published 2016-09-12
Monday Recommendation: Shirley Horn
Shirley Horn Live at the 4 Queens (Resonance) The Resonance label continues its parade of previously unissued recordings with this jewel by Shirley Horn, a supremely gifted pianist and singer (1934-2005). By the time of … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2016-09-12
Big Brothers
A dreamy child, I was given to extravagant fictions, imaginary journeys that scattered my mind and dimmed my perceptions. The benefit of these fanciful excursions was that I was never bored: there was always something … read more
AJBlog: Infinite Curves Published 2016-09-12
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Tag: 09.12.16
Colorado Symphony Posts Its First-Ever Surplus And Names A New Music Director
For the first time since it was organized in 1989, the Colorado Symphony is beginning a new concert season with a budget surplus, $1.7 million in cash in the bank and substantial financial commitments toward a goal of creating a $50 million permanent endowment.
How To Apply The Great British Bake Off To Judging Books For Awards
“Judging the quality of anything is murky and complicated, especially when everything under consideration meets a certain baseline standard. All of the bakers in the Bake Off are talented, and all of the books in the Booker contest have achieved a basic level of excellence.”
The Royal Opera Names A New ‘Head Of Opera’
“The decision to appoint Mr. Mears to succeed the Danish-born Kasper Holten came as a surprise, because Mr. Mears has little experience with the politics of big opera houses and has a relatively modest international profile.”
Are You Ready For Micro-Theatre?
“You see everyone’s faces, right there. If they’re enjoying it, you can feel that. And if they’re not, you can feel that too!”
New, Cheaper Music Streaming Services (From Old Streaming Companies)
Amazon and Pandora “are set to introduce new versions of their streaming services in coming weeks, charging as little as $5 a month.”