The original manuscript to Maurice Ravel’s Bolero and around 200 other manuscripts in New York’s Morgan Library are on sale for $135 million. Via NPR, read and listen
Category Archives: Classical
Manuscripts Hit Chopping Block
The Lehman Collection at the Morgan Library, a deposit of nearly 200 original music manuscripts that contains some of the greatest classical works of the 20th Century, is up for sale. Via WNYC, read more
Library of Congress Revives Vintage Recordings
Perhaps you’ve been searching for that 1912 recording of Movin’ Man, Don’t Take My Baby Grand! by Al Jolson, crooning over the loss of his “pie-ana.” I found it just for you!! Via WQXR, read more
Ulster Orchestra Under New Baton
Falletta has signed on for three seasons with the Orchestra. She will maintain her appointments as the music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Via WQXR, read more
Kronos Quartet Wins Prestigious Fisher and Polar Prizes
No other musician or ensemble has ever won both prizes. The quartet has more than 45 recordings and has commissioned more than 700 works and arrangements for string quartet. Via WQXR, read more
Met Opera’s ‘Ring’ Set Raises New Questions
George Tsypin has designed sets for ballet, film and opera, including five productions at the Met. “Set design is very often the most challenging part of a production,” Tsypin said. Via WQXR, read more
NYCO: Tensions Ease, Problems Persist
“We had one negotiation with them last week,” commented AGMA executive director Alan Gordon. “Whatever they can afford to do is going to be a drastic change from what has gone on in the past.” Via WQXR, read more
Donald Trump: Strident Billionaire. Classical Connoisseur?
In his 2004 book Trump: How to Get Rich, the Donald trumpets the merits of hard work and long hours. His lead example? Pianist Glenn Gould. Via WQXR, read more
Illegal Download, You Say? Kids Smirk, Musicians Shudder
A pair of University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers found students voice strong objection to outright shoplifting, but are less certain when it comes to illegal downloads. Via WQXR, read more
From Farm Accordion to Pulitzer Prize: Zhou Long’s Big Win
“I’ve totally lost my voice,” composer Zhou Long told WQXR on Tuesday, just 24 hours after becoming the first Chinese-born artist to win a Pulitzer Prize for music. “This totally surprised me.” Via WQXR, read more
