Critic’s Notebook
Hip-Hop’s Year of Dangerous Living Put the Accused on the Charts
In Hollywood and the media, allegations of misconduct brought down powerful men. But the opposite happened in rap, creating a crisis between creators and consumers.
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In Hollywood and the media, allegations of misconduct brought down powerful men. But the opposite happened in rap, creating a crisis between creators and consumers.
By JON CARAMANICA
Igor Levit, known for bringing together music old and new — and for his outspoken political views — has been given the $300,000 Gilmore Artist Award.
By MICHAEL COOPER
A new pianist, Orrin Evans, brings a different sound to the influential jazz group, which has “Never Stop II” due out next week.
By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO
The stakes were high and the cancellations many. What the Met delivered was fine singing in a traditional-looking, scrupulously inoffensive production.
By ANTHONY TOMMASINI
While the program of Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Haydn, led by the pianist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane, was finely executed, it felt safe and predictable.
By ANTHONY TOMMASINI
Our guide to the city’s best classical music and opera.
By ZACHARY WOOLFE
With their prodigious technique, vast musicality and muscular playing, Mr. Mann and his colleagues helped renew America’s passion for chamber music.
By MARGALIT FOX
Artek’s performance of Johann Rosenmüller and Tenet’s presentation of sacred music from Monteverdi offered a study in contrasts.
By JAMES R. OESTREICH
Joshua Weilerstein will take Mr. Dutoit’s place for a Ravel program in January.
By ANDREW R. CHOW