Tár, written and directed by Todd Field, is a drama about a world-famous classical music conductor and how she is brought low by a sordid sex scandal. It is a serious and worthwhile film, whatever the balance of its various merits and defects. Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett)—born Linda Tarr in Staten Island, New York—is the … Read more
Aled Jones and 12-year-old treble Malakai M Bayoh sing stunning ‘O Holy Night’ duet | Classic FM Classic FM Catch 12-year-old treble singer Malakai M Bayoh’s insane high note in this ‘O Holy Night’ duet with Aled Jones Boing Boing “Once in a generation talent” – 12-year-old treble Malakai Bayoh duets ‘Walking in the Air’ Classic FM View … Read more
Watch the Classic Choir premiere “Oh Christmas Tree (Yerrbill with Clarence)” a new take on the classic carol, commissioned especially for ABC Classic’s virtual choir. See singers from around the world together with favourite presenters from ABC Classic and Gardening Australia in Clarence Slockee’s new take on the well-known carol, Oh Christmas Tree. Clarence’s new … Read more
In 1976, at age 6, I was the youngest violinist to ever play with the Reading Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania. I do not recall anything about this concert, where I played with musicians whose talents warranted accompaniment far greater than my own, but I think it would be safe to say that it was the … Read more
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In line with this thinking, the Chinese regime has made classical music a key component of its educational policy. By the 1990s, Western classical music was judged more important than popular music and deserving of state support. There are now more than 40 million children across the country learning to play the piano, and more than 200 … Read more
Live performances are back, but Tucson audiences this season seem reluctant to join in. In late September, Arizona Theatre Company saw more empty seats than filled for its 2022-23 season opening show “The Lion.” Attendance averaged just 38% capacity of ATC’s downtown home theater, the 623-seat Temple of Music & Art. That same weekend, just … Read more
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It felt like an exhilarating homecoming for Yo-Yo Ma on Wednesday evening as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra celebrated its centennial anniversary — the sold-out crowd at Roy Thomson Hall showering the American cellist with an unrelenting wall of applause following his impassioned performance of Antonin Dvorak’s “Cello Concerto in B Minor.” After what felt like … Read more
Hildur Guðnadóttir – Mortar (from TÁR) feat. Cate Blanchett Deutsche Grammophon – DG New ‘Tár’ Music Video, Featuring Cate Blanchett, Unveiled by Director Todd Field, Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir (EXCLUSIVE) Variety View Full coverage on Google News