Review: LA Opera scores with 'El Enano' and 'Autopista 1'
When James Conlon arrived as music director of the Los Angeles Opera in 2006, he immediately discovered that the city…
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A Palestinian singer could represent Iceland in Eurovision | Israel's war against Gaza
News Bashar Murad, a Palestinian singer based in Jerusalem, could represent Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest if he wins…
Olivia Rodrigo 'Guts' World Tour: 21 is a thrill to believe in
PALMAS DESERT — As her keyboardist slowly ran through the chords of her song “Teenage Dream,” Olivia Rodrigo took the…
Distinctive styles and themes mark the career of animated shorts
Even when focusing on children's experiences, the five films nominated for the animated short Oscar are decidedly aimed at adults.…
Multiple microphones, live orchestras. The 'Maestro' sound team achieves it
It should have been an easy job for the “Maestro” sound team: Mahler's Resurrection Symphony played at Ely Cathedral in…
Frankie Beverly announces retirement and farewell tour with Maze
Frankie Beverly, lead singer of soul band Maze, has announced his retirement and a final tour to commemorate his 50-year…
Scott Guild's 'Plastic' Book and Album Are Dark and Entertaining
On the shelf The plastic By the Scott GuildPantheon: 304 pages, $28 If you buy books linked to on our…
The 15 Oscar-nominated short films reviewed: What should win?
Short films require the same tools and sensibilities as feature films, and when they are wonderful, they can be equally…
Finally finding harmony in 'Maestro'
In “Maestro,” Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper) leads an inspiring performance of Mahler’s “Resurrection” inside London’s historic Ely Cathedral. The music…
Review: In 'Bob Marley: One Love' we wait in vain for the essence of man to materialize
Although well-acted by Kingsley Ben-Adir, this retelling of the life of reggae icon Bob Marley is too vague and slowed…