"They changed the language of scoring from the Wagnerian model to something influenced by modernism and jazz."
Ian Barford plays Antonio Salieri in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of "Amadeus"
Kenny Barron's "Songbook" tops this week's list
"I learned to trust my silly. Everyone's silly is different, and finding mine changed my life."
Michael Urie stars as "Richard II" in Red Bull Theater's new adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
Gautier Capuçon's "Gaïa" and Aaron Parks' "By All Means!!" are two of this week's selections
"I think she leaned even more into who she was, finding places to hold on to self-worth and self-regard. The music was an easy partner. She came into the world this way."
Cultural Attaché's Best Bets: November 3rd - November 9th is bursting at the seams. We open with a world premiere opera and follow that with another world premiere work for orchestra and vocalist, then we're celebrating a Brazilian jazz...
This week: two plays, three operas and a unique work that defies categorization
I could have easily put 15-18 albums on this week’s list. That’s how much good music there is being released today.