Now that it’s been more than a year since classical ensembles could perform in their usual configurations, we’re starting to see the last wave of pre-pandemic live recordings, as well as more stripped-down and personal interpretations.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/3xIqOKi
via IFTTT
An eclectic March brought us a recital from cellist Steven Isserlis that celebrates the upcoming 150th birthday of writer Marcel Proust, experimental electro-acoustic music from Nicolas Horvath, and ballet compositions from 20th century Hungarian composer Béla Bartók.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/3mfSoJE
via IFTTT
The uniquely staged 63rd Grammy Awards ceremony was dominated by women, as Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé, and Fiona Apple all claimed trophies. Take a look at how AllMusic reviewed the Grammy-winning albums, from pop to jazz to classical and everything in between.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/38KEtFU
via IFTTT
The acclaimed rapper discusses his new book and touches on the experiences and mindset that guided his career, why he never wanted to be a barometer for authenticity, and the pitfalls of internet culture.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/2MO9DEn
via IFTTT
Last month our classical editors explored new recordings of the music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Antonio Salieri, the latest from Imani Winds, and new albums from pianist Theodosia Ntokou and violinist Madara Petersone.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/3kHyzdq
via IFTTT
As we warmed up to the idea of a brighter 2021, the Vienna Philharmonic rang in the year with a New Year’s Day concert, recordings of new and rarely heard operas were plentiful, and we sifted through a plethora of other symphonies, sonatas, and concertos.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/2YzZWf3
via IFTTT
AllMusic has partnered with Scroll, an online membership program which removes ads from AllMusic and hundreds of other sites and distributes money back to support the sites you visit the most.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/3r6UZqx
via IFTTT
The singer/songwriter describes how she hides inside her songs, reflects on what she learned about herself by grouping her song catalog into themes, and shares her memories of New York City and performing on Saturday Night Live in the ‘80s.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/3qoN9b5
via IFTTT
Beyond the overall list of the year’s best archival releases, our editors chose to go deeper and individually share their favorite deluxe editions, box sets, compilations, and reissues from 2020. From A-listers to worthwhile obscurities, there’s a lot to explore.
from AllMusic Blog https://ift.tt/3pWaCQZ
via IFTTT
