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Following the Ninth is an unusual documentary film about a single work of music that has inspired millions ever since it was first performed: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125. Filmmaker Kerry Candaele explores the global influence of the work and how... -
UNPLUGGED: ISSUE Project Room Hosts Lo-Fi, D.I.Y. Legends R. Stevie Moore and Gary Wilson
For over a decade now, ISSUE Project Room has played a pivotal role in showcasing raw, left-of-center talent--both old and new. No surprise, then, it's also one of Classicalite's favorite venues in all of Gotham. Be it Charlemagne Palestine, Tony Conrad, Yasunao Tone... -
Freaky Friday: Gentlemen Hall cover Kendrick Lamar’s 'Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe'
Welcome to Freak Friday. Each week we highlight a new cover song that we're crazy about. Have suggestions? Send them our way! This week, we give you... Gentlemen Hall covering Kendrick Lamar’s "Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe." -
The Column: Renée Fleming's National Anthem at Superbowl XLVIII...What Controversy?
What's the fuss all about? The U.S. morning news bulletins are full of the news that, shock, horror, "Opera singer to sing national anthem at Superbowl." And? And yet the news teams (news!) are earnestly discussing the rights and wrongs of the decision to invite Renée Fleming -
Quickies: Anna Netrebko's Winter Olympics Bod, Classical is Dead, Classical's NOT Dead, Caroline Shaw Pedals Violin, 'Living Stars' @ Sundance
Ann Netrebko, second only to Val Gergiev as Vlad Putin's favorite court musician, lets her glasnosts fly high above New York City--"L'Elisir d'Flu," indeed. -
You Blew It! packs blame and humor into 'Keep Doing What You're Doing'
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. -
Casting Crowns Wants to Help You Thrive
Casting Crowns has two new projects headed to retail: "Thrive" the album will drop on January 28 with "Thrive" the book hitting shelves on February 11. For the remainder of January, they are helping fans to thrive by granting wishes through their facebook. -
Kylie Minogue reveals new album cover for 'Kiss Me Once' [PHOTO]
Kylie Minogue is looking to do the "Locomotion" right back into record industry. After announcing her first new single in two years "Into The Blue" last week, the Australian popstar has revealed the official artwork for her new album "Kiss Me Once." -
K-Pop stars Hyorin and Ailee deliver spectacular versions of 'Frozen' soundtrack's 'Let It Go' [WATCH]
The year is young, but the hottest album of 2014 has to be the Frozen Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Going back to December, both the film and the album have been selling like hotcakes, and the success of both are largely thanks to the acclaimed soundtrack. At the fore of the score is "Let It Go," a powerhouse ballad delivered by Elsa, the Snow Queen voiced by Broadway star/actress Idina Menzel (best known for Wicked and hits such as "Defying Gravity"). -
Genius Pianist Vijay Iyer and Trio Making Jazz at Lincoln Center Debut in the Allen Room
Jazz pianist Vijay Iyer might just be the kind of badass we need in our lives. Not only has he garnered numerous citations--DownBeat's International Critics' Poll awarded him Jazz Artist of the Year and Pianist of the Year, to name but two--but he's also slated to become -
Jay Z is being sued for at least $600 million over Brooklyn Nets name
Jay Z, the NBA and developer Bruce Ratner are being sued for $600 million over The Brooklyn Nets' name, according to RadarOnline. A displeased entrepreneur claims that he trademarked the name "Brooklyn Nets" long before the basketball team ever left New Jersey for Brooklyn. -
You're still probably not buying digital music in 2014 as Beats Music and other streaming services dominate
In 2013, digital downloads decreased for the first time ever, and now it seems like last year has established a troubling pattern for the music industry as 2014 is looking no different. In the first three weeks of the new year, digital downloads and album sales are down over 10 percent.
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