An open letter demanding that the Juilliard School take immediate action against composer Robert Beaser, the former chair of the institution’s composition department, for alleged “decades-long abuse of women and power” has been signed by more than 500 musicians and leaders in the classical music community. The letter was first published Friday.
Last week, the German-based Van magazine published the findings of a six-month investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against several Juilliard faculty members. Beaser, the magazine states, “faces multiple, previously-undisclosed allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct...
Last week, the German-based Van magazine published the findings of a six-month investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against several Juilliard faculty members. Beaser, the magazine states, “faces multiple, previously-undisclosed allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct...
- 12/20/2022
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Avant-garde composer Philip Glass turned 75 in January, and while you probably forgot to get him something, some high-profile collaborators are looking to pay tribute on a new remix album. The compilation comes out June 26 and will be overseen by Glass, producer Hector Castillo, and Beck, who helped recruit a roster of artists that includes Amon Tobin, Cornelius, Memory Tapes, Tyondai Braxton, Johann Johannsson, Nosaj Thing, and Sliver Alert, among others. Along with the remix project and several live events, Glass is marking his birthday by publishing his memoirs later this year.
- 3/22/2012
- avclub.com
On the mainstream end of obscure news, Beck is putting together a CD of Philip Glass remixes featuring Glass covers by Memory Tapes, Amon Tobin, Cornelius, and Tyondai Braxton. No word yet on when it'll drop, but we imagine it'll be around Glass's 75th birthday on Jan. 31, which the album is intended to honor. Coincidentally, equally legendary modernist composer Steve Reich turned 75 not too long ago. Both 75, both going strong. You heard it here first: 75 is the new 100.
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- 10/17/2011
- by Mallika Rao
- Huffington Post
On its 2007 debut, Mirrored, Battles seamlessly reflected a prism of colorful influences, whether it was the hardcore and math-rock sounds of the members’ former bands, the jazz in their genes, or techno’s punchy elasticity. In contrast, the force behind Gloss Drop is like Henry Rollins’ fist on the cover of Black Flag’s Damaged, smashing a crack in the glass, and if not fracturing, certainly encouraging more separation in the sound. The change in direction is largely circumstantial: After de facto frontman Tyondai Braxton departed the group midway through the recording of Gloss Drop in 2009, drummer John ...
- 6/7/2011
- avclub.com
Battles never seemed like a band that needed a rehash or a reintroduction. 2007’s Mirrored remains a remarkably singular piece of work — constantly resisting definition, right down to its iconic cover. With the extended hiatus and frontman Tyondai Braxton departing, it seemed like Battles would remain a phantom. However after regrouping and introducing of a number of guest stars, the band is ready to ride again — their sophomore effort Gloss Drop sounds almost defiant, shaking a fist at all those who were prepared to write them off as a flash in the pan....
- 6/6/2011
- Pastemagazine.com
Coliseum; Barbican; Linbury Studio; Queen Elizabeth Hall, all London
Based on column inches and lurid images alone, never mind the incalculable online torrent, the big event this week was Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust at English National Opera. After squawks over the company's recent choice of directors from outside opera, it was a pleasure to witness a superbly staged, ingenious production from opera novice Terry Gilliam, best known as a Hollywood director and genius ex-Python animator. If you want to use film in opera, and most now do, Gilliam shows you how.
Musical standards, with Edward Gardner in the pit, were secure though not vintage, and Berlioz's infinitely delicate score survived just about intact despite being zipped into an all-in-one concept and tumbling out wittily for a choreographic Treaty of Versailles and a dance of the gas masks. The iconography – the 1936 Olympics, Kristallnacht, a glimpse of the Obersalzberg – pinned us...
Based on column inches and lurid images alone, never mind the incalculable online torrent, the big event this week was Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust at English National Opera. After squawks over the company's recent choice of directors from outside opera, it was a pleasure to witness a superbly staged, ingenious production from opera novice Terry Gilliam, best known as a Hollywood director and genius ex-Python animator. If you want to use film in opera, and most now do, Gilliam shows you how.
Musical standards, with Edward Gardner in the pit, were secure though not vintage, and Berlioz's infinitely delicate score survived just about intact despite being zipped into an all-in-one concept and tumbling out wittily for a choreographic Treaty of Versailles and a dance of the gas masks. The iconography – the 1936 Olympics, Kristallnacht, a glimpse of the Obersalzberg – pinned us...
- 5/14/2011
- by Fiona Maddocks
- The Guardian - Film News
The end of 2010 is almost upon us, which is why MTV News is rounding up the Top Songs of 2010. We had over two dozen MTV News staffers submit their own personal lists of their 25 favorite songs, and from those lists we derived a master list whose top 10 will be slowly rolling out over the course of this week. Check out one of the 25 lists below, with an argument or two for the greatness of some of the under-appreciated tunes of the year.
By Rya Backer
1. "Omg," Usher
This is just the best song ever, and I want to listen to it on loop for the rest of my life so I can always be in a constant state of joy.
2. "In a House With No Mirrors (You Never Get Old)," Gruff Rhys
I really like the story behind this song. Gruff Rhys (lead singer of Wales' Super Furry Animals) went to find his uncle,...
By Rya Backer
1. "Omg," Usher
This is just the best song ever, and I want to listen to it on loop for the rest of my life so I can always be in a constant state of joy.
2. "In a House With No Mirrors (You Never Get Old)," Gruff Rhys
I really like the story behind this song. Gruff Rhys (lead singer of Wales' Super Furry Animals) went to find his uncle,...
- 12/8/2010
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
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