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The Dancer Who Made Beethoven’s Ninth Happen
Louis Antoine Duport, the Nureyev of his day, also managed the theater where the great choral symphony had its premiere. More
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New York Philharmonic Musicians Agree to Years of Pandemic Pay Cuts
#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }The Best of 2020Best MoviesBest TV ShowsBest BooksBest TheaterBest AlbumsAdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyNew York Philharmonic Musicians Agree to Years of Pandemic Pay CutsAnticipating a long road to financial recovery, the orchestra has decided on cuts that will gradually lessen.When the New York Philharmonic’s new contract ends, in September 2024, the players will still be paid less than they were before the pandemic struck.Credit…Vincent Tullo for The New York TimesBy More
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A Handel Master on Building the Perfect ‘Messiah’
Julian Wachner describes the many choices that go into performing the classic holiday oratorio. More
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The Music of More: A Young Pianist Plays a Modern Master
AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyThe Music of More: A Young Pianist Plays a Modern MasterThomas Kotcheff has released a new recording of Frederic Rzewski’s dense, politically charged “Songs of Insurrection.”The pianist Thomas Kotcheff handles the globe-spanning allusions of “Songs of Insurrection” with flair.Credit…Philip Cheung for The New York TimesBy More
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Missing ‘The Nutcracker’? How to Get Your Holiday Fix at Home
Many seasonal mainstays have been reimagined for online viewing this year. Here are some of our favorites, from “A Christmas Carol” to Handel’s “Messiah.” More
