The death has been communicated of Barbara Kolb, a prominent American modernist. She was among the first Americans to work with Pierre Boulez at his IRCAM institute in Paris.
The departure of Dominique Meyer as Sovrintendente has set off a gave of musical chairs on the top floor of La Scala. First to go is the supremely well-informed André Comploi, Meyer’s right-hand man for […]
In 19th century Japan, a young Frenchman travels to Japan to learn about the secrets of silk production. While visiting a rich man, he observes a young girl with her eyes closed. She suddenly opens […]
Variety reports a gift of $2 million to the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra by House of Cards composer Jeff Beal (pictured) and his soprano wife Joan. The money is designated for new concert works by […]