Archive for kwiecień, 2010

Jordi Savall Evokes the Past by Hearing Its Music
“Jerusalem,” an album by the early-music pioneer Jordi Savall, will be the basis of a concert at Lincoln Center. See the rest here: Jordi Savall Evokes the Past by Hearing Its Music
1932 Picasso Could Become Most Expensive Painting
A 1932 Picasso and other blue-chip works have the art world thinking of broken sales records this auction season. Read the rest here: 1932 Picasso Could Become Most Expensive Painting
Mark E. Smith Shows His Staying Power
The Fall’s 28th album is a useful reminder that the band led by Mark E. Smith has been worth paying attention to for a long, long time See more here:  Mark E. Smith Shows His Staying Power
Playlist: CDs by People, Places & Things, and Anibal Velasquez
New CDs by People, Places & Things; Anibal Velasquez; El Gran Combo; and White Fence. See more here: Playlist: CDs by People, Places & Things, and Anibal Velasquez
Classical Recording: Michael Hersch: Sonata No. 1 & 2
Mr. More: Classical Recording: Michael Hersch: Sonata No. 1 & 2
Daniel Harding Brings the Opera ‘Billy Budd’ to Life
Even amid strong competition, a recording of Benjamin Britten’s “Billy Budd,” conducted by Daniel Harding and featuring the baritone Nathan Gunn, stands out. View original post here: Daniel Harding Brings the Opera ‘Billy Budd’ to Life
The Week Ahead: May 2 — 8
Highlights of performances and events this week. Original post:  The Week Ahead: May 2 — 8
Obesity ups risk of painful fibromyalgia (Reuters)
Reuters - To help guard against the pain syndrome fibromyalgia, best to maintain a healthy weight and stay active, according to a new study from Norway. View post: Obesity ups risk of painful fibromyalgia (Reuters)
Letters: City Ballet: Reinterpreting Balanchine
I believe that the very talented Tyler Angle has misinterpreted George Balanchine’s famous remark, “Don’t think, just do.” See the rest here: Letters: City Ballet: Reinterpreting Balanchine
Summer Movies: Julia Roberts, Enjoying Life and ‘Eat Pray Love’
Julia Roberts is still one of the world’s biggest stars, but these days the family comes along on the film shoots. More here: Summer Movies: Julia Roberts, Enjoying Life and ‘Eat Pray Love’