Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Music

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

Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82

One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis. Source link

K-Pop in 2025: What ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and NewJeans Tell Us About the Genre

The genre peaked in terms of global awareness with “KPop Demon Hunters,” while the industry’s most promising new act was mired in a legal morass. Source link

Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82

With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in the late 1960s. Source link
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