Arts

Henri Dutilleux, Leading French Composer, Dies At 97

Tom Huizenga — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:50:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyYJOi3X898

Jherek Bischoff On Q2 Music's 'Spaces'

editor — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

The latest episode of Q2 Spaces takes us to Washington state's Puget Sound and the small sailboat where musician, composer and producer Jherek Bischoff was raised — and to his Seattle apartment, where he surrounds himself with instruments and not much else.

"I've always worked with very little, but didn't let that stop me from trying to make big things.

Gods And Monsters: 5 Unforgettable Wagner Moments

Tom Huizenga — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:08:00 +0000

How much do you know about Richard Wagner? Probably two unfavorable facts: He wrote very long, grandiose operas and was Hitler's favorite composer. As true as they are, those simple examples barely hint at the complexity of this endlessly creative and confounding artist.

Two centuries after Wagner's birth (he was born in Leipzig May 22, 1813), the man and his music continue to beguile and bewilder fans, detractors and critics.

Polly Want An Ostinato?

editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:00 +0000

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Pablo Helguera is a New York-based artist working with sculpture, drawing, photography and performance. His new book is Helguera's Artunes. You can see more of his work atArtworld Salon and on his own site.

Andris Nelsons Named Music Director Of The Boston Symphony

Anastasia Tsioulcas — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:08:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyjr4A_9haI