Photo by Sarah J. Slover FEATURE With the world premiere of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, a number of news media outlets have covered the important story! Congratulations to all involved in the project, as well as the JSoM media relations team. Mason Bates’ Met-bound opera ‘Kavalier & Clay’ based on Michael Chabon… Read more »
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Quincy Jones was greater than any one era, Spotify’s AI is no match for a real DJ, Matthew Bourne on Swan Lake 30 years on, and more
FEATURE Quincy Jones Was Greater Than Any One Era Defector: Israel Daramola There was never going to be another Quincy Jones. The streets are paved with people who have tried and come up short; today’s playing field cannot foster it. He was the ultimate connective tissue in making the greatest media of the last few… Read more »
Weekly Digest: Orchestras and democracy, choreographers on the rise, ethically-trained AI, and more
FEATURE What Role Should Orchestras Play In Strengthening Democracy? Post Alley Seattle: Jesse Rosen It’s not enough to merely assert these values or cite the longstanding commitments to educational programs, if the deeper work of orchestras is to play a role in sustaining American democracy. RESEARCH AND OPINION Oona Doherty’s Raw, Honest Dances Have Made… Read more »
Weekly Digest: A new wave of dance, AI continues to change our creative landscape, San Diego Opera’s exciting 5-year plan, and more
FEATURE There’s A Whole New Wave Of Contemporary Dance In Museums And Galleries ArtBasel: Emily May It’s nothing new for visual art institutions to host new and experimental dance works, but there’s been a real uptick in recent years. Why? Opinions differ (not least because the boundaries between choreography and performance art are sometimes blurry)…. Read more »
Weekly Digest: Why concert halls still matter, predictions for the future of the music business, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new musical, and more
FEATURE Why Do Concert Halls Still Matter? Curbed: Justin Davidson In this new world of electronic signals piped directly into the brain, the concert hall has become a sonic nature preserve, a haven of unamplified vibrations. RESEARCH AND OPINION Nine Predictions for the Future of the Music Business The Honest Broker: Ted Gioia Major record… Read more »