The Revolutionary Sound at the Heart of ‘The Nutcracker’
Listen to how Tchaikovsky uses the celesta in “The Nutcracker,” unleashing the potential of the instrument to signal playfulness and fantasy.
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The Revolutionary Sound at the Heart of ‘The Nutcracker’
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‘How Did I Get Here?’: 7 Days in the Life of a Busy Arts Programmer
Jay Wegman runs from rehearsals to lunches to shows for his job at N.Y.U. Skirball, then home for a “What We Do in the Shadows” episode or two.
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‘How Did I Get Here?’: 7 Days in the Life of a Busy Arts Programmer
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Gotham Awards Go to ‘A Different Man’ and ‘Sing Sing’
The kickoff to awards season has a mixed record but can help lift small films like the two surprise winners.
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Gotham Awards Go to ‘A Different Man’ and ‘Sing Sing’
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Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why
The American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona showcases more than 200 examples of the original midcentury pottery that inspired a million knockoffs.
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Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why
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The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.
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The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
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Chris Brown’s Concerts Draw Protest in South Africa
Women’s rights activists have petitioned for the singer to be denied a visa for two shows in South Africa, where gender-based violence is high.
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Chris Brown’s Concerts Draw Protest in South Africa
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New York Philharmonic Looks to Philadelphia for Its Next Leader
Matías Tarnopolsky, who manages the Philadelphia Orchestra, will come to New York as the Philharmonic works to recover from a trying period.
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New York Philharmonic Looks to Philadelphia for Its Next Leader
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Best Movies of 2024
Our film critics rank their 10 favorites this year.
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Best Movies of 2024
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The Statue of an Emperor That Lost Its Head Is Getting It Back
A Danish museum is returning the bronze head of Septimius Severus to Turkey after agreeing that it was probably looted from a shrine honoring Roman leaders.
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The Statue of an Emperor That Lost Its Head Is Getting It Back
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Jewish Museum Acquires Never-Shown Entry to Venice Biennale
Ruth Patir refused to display her video installation at the Israel pavilion until a cease-fire and hostage agreement was reached. “(M)otherland” will debut in Tel Aviv.
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Jewish Museum Acquires Never-Shown Entry to Venice Biennale
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Naked men looking awkward: How artist Christina A. West plays with poses of power
Christina A. West makes ceramic pedestals and then photographs nude men in strange poses. The point: to raise questions about depictions of masculinity and power.
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Naked men looking awkward: How artist Christina A. West plays with poses of power
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Momma Rose’s Many Faces, From Ethel Merman to Audra McDonald
In her various incarnations, the “Gypsy” character is always loud, always scary, but so different. Ben Brantley reflects on all the onstage Roses he has known.
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Momma Rose’s Many Faces, From Ethel Merman to Audra McDonald
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How Juice WRLD Arrived in Fortnite
An avatar for the singing rapper, who died in 2019, appeared at a special event in the video game to debut a new song alongside Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice.
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How Juice WRLD Arrived in Fortnite
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Ronald K. Brown’s ‘Grace’ Turns 25 at Alvin Ailey Dance
Brown’s masterful, fervent dance has become an enduring classic. He and his collaborators reflect on its creation.
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Ronald K. Brown’s ‘Grace’ Turns 25 at Alvin Ailey Dance