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Saunder Choi on Commemorating Pulse Through Music, Grief and Hope
"It was a stark loss of innocence for me and a shattering of my perception of America."
Top Shows at the Hollywood Bowl 2026
Jazz, John Williams, Wes Anderson, Broadway and more are on tap!
Best Bets: June 8th – June 14th:
Summer festivals, big noses, world premieres and more!
New In Music This Week: June 5th
Ten new albums and six vinyl reissues for your listening pleasure
Top Shows at Ravinia 2026
There's more than big stars at Ravinia this year. Don't miss these shows!
Best Bets: June 1st – June 7th
Gustavo Dudamel ends his tenure as Music Director of the LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Petey McGee on Grief, Vulnerability, and Primary Trust
"Sometimes opportunities are terrifying, but you never know what is on the other side of the door unless you open it."
Best Bets: May 25th – May 31st
Kate Baldwin stars in Opera Theatre of Saint Louis' "The Light in the Piazza"
Best Bets: May 18th – May 24th
The world premiere of Tyler Taylor's "Embers" at San Francisco Symphony takes place this week.
New in Music This Week: May 15th
John Clayton's Two-o Duo tops this week's list
Tye Blue And the Tony Nominated Show That Could
Four Tony nominations.
One wildly improbable idea.
BEST BETS: May 11th – May 17th
The world premiere of Tyshawn Sorey's "For Marilyn Crispell" tops my picks this week
NEW IN MUSIC THIS WEEK: MAY 1st and 8th
Twelve new releases and seven vinyl reissues you won't want to miss
Sasha Cooke Meets “Carmen” on Her Own Terms
"I think she knows exactly what she’s doing and what the risks are. The tragedy is that she refuses to change course."
The Art of Making Art
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Tarell Alvin McCraney on “Windfall” and the Need to Dream Together
"'Windfall' is a play that scares me. Because it engages directly with systems, with power, with voices that haven’t always been given space. "
Darius de Haas Finds Meaning in the Third Act
"The third act of life is self-acceptance. Being able to appreciate what life has afforded you."
Cristian Mǎcelaru: Who Decides If a New Work Succeeds?
"When an audience does not connect with a new piece, 99% of the time, it's the fault of the performer."
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