Friday, January 16, 2026

Nico Santiago

I’m New to Jazz. Where Do I Start?

A Gen Z reader wants to get into the genre but wonders, “Who should I listen to?” Source link

Marina Viotti: The Opera Star With Heavy-Metal Chops

The busy mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti has made a career out of versatility: “I think generally people should not do only one thing in their lives.” Source link

Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala

The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring. Source link

Violinist on Will Smith’s Tour Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

A lawyer for the musician, Brian King Joseph, says in the court papers that Mr. Joseph was fired after reporting sexual harassment. Source link

Review: The Met Opera Unveils ‘I Puritani’ on New Year’s Eve

Charles Edwards’s deceptively traditional, exceptionally sung production of Bellini’s “I Puritani” makes space for its stars. Source link

Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies

He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston. Source link

Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65

A former roadie, he joined the band in 1990, played on five albums and in hundreds of shows, and was “a vital part of the Cure story.” Source link

Deaths in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond. Source link

A Star Conductor Brings Sparkle to Vienna’s New Year’s Concert

For the first time, Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead the Vienna Philharmonic’s most-watched event of the year: its annual concert on New Year’s Day. Source link

Gary Graffman, Piano Virtuoso and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 97

Mr. Graffman was a onetime child prodigy whose career was curtailed by a neurological condition that restricted him to his left hand. Source link

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