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So how well does Cate Blanchett handle a baton? A couple of critics hash out the personalities and classical music in ‘Tár’

CHICAGO — The new Cate Blanchett film “Tár” is no issue movie. It has, however, brought a lot of rarified and/or unfashionable issues back into the spotlight: symphony orchestra politics; the cost of obsessive artistic ambition and devotion to a calling; and, for writer-director Todd Field, the challenge and allure…

Chicago Tribune

Review: Cate Blanchett is at the peak of her powers in 'Tár,' a magnificent cinematic symphony

It's not until an hour into "Tár" that we see the title character — a classical conductor known the world over as Lydia Tár and played by an unimprovable Cate Blanchett — do what she was born to do. It's an astonishing performance nestled inside another: In one shot, Lydia…

Los Angeles Times

Matty J Chats About His 1st Film Role In Stan’s Christmas Ransom The Current State Of Bachie

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Lars Vogt obituary

German pianist and conductor who brought exceptional sensitivity and lyricism to his performances

The Guardian - UK

The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988; Nureyev: Legend and Legacy review – making sound visible

Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker creates a revelatory response to Bach, while a gala celebrating the dance legend is full of bravura dancing

The Guardian - UK

The Goldberg Variations review – De Keersmaeker’s strange and sober journey into Bach

The Belgian choreographer’s interpretation of the great keyboard work is a rich, carefully crafted essay

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve been trying to play Mozart for 60 years. On this, my last recording, I think I’ve finally cracked it’

Mozart’s sublime music is deceptively difficult to play. Conductor Roger Norrington explains how the composer’s own father helped rewire brains and eradicate wobble

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The week in classical: The Dream of Gerontius, Bach’s Mass in B minor and Nathan Laube at the Proms

Jamie Barton and Allan Clayton lead a dream Gerontius in a week of choral epics at the Proms. Elsewhere, deep listening and silence…

The Guardian - UK

Long Covid has kept up to four million Americans from the workforce

Lingering effects of virus costing workers around $170bn per year in lost wages, Brookings Institute says

The Independent UK

Long Covid has kept up to four million Americans from the workforce

Lingering effects of virus costing workers around $170bn per year in lost wages, Brookings Institute says

The Independent UK

Classical home listening: more Bach from Mahan Esfahani; Lisa Batiashvili’s Secret Love Letters

Esfahani and harpsichord take wing in the Italian Concerto while violinist Lisa Batiashvili taps into private passions in Franck, Szymanowski and more

The Guardian - UK

Music of the Baroque marking pavilion debut at Ravinia with celebration of Haydn, Bach

The relaxed atmosphere at Ravinia is ideal to present audiences with new styles or periods of music with which they might not be familiar, like the sounds of the 17th and 18th centuries in which Music of the Baroque specializes.

Chicago Sun-Times

RBSO presents evening of Mozart, Handel and Bach

Two talented Thai stars will perform with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra during "San Jittakarn Plays Mozart Piano Concerto No.17" in the Small Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Aug 9 at 7.30pm.

Bangkok Post

Rev Richard Coles and Richard Dawkins dine across the divide: ‘The problem is he’s not swayed by evidence but by feeling’

In our celebrity Dining across the divide special, the cleric meets the atheist biologist. Can they find any understanding on the value of faith?

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The Independent UK

BBC Proms 2022: this year’s must-see concerts

The world’s biggest classical musical festival returns next week. Michael Church chooses his unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

BBC Proms 2022: this year’s must-see concerts

The world’s biggest classical musical festival returns next week. Michael Church chooses his unmissable highlights

The Guardian - UK

Stockhausen: Carré/Kagel: Chorbuch review – thrillingly original rarities

A rare recording of the German composer’s early work is paired with Mauricio Kagel’s compelling exploration of Bach chorales

The Guardian - UK

Classical home listening: Héloïse Werner, Danish String Quartet and BBCNOW at Aldeburgh

Premiere recordings abound on livewire soprano-composer Héloïse Werner’s new album of solos and duos; and the Danish String Quartet reach Prism IV

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker served ‘vial of blood’ at bachelor party

‘It’s giving MGK and Megan Fox vibes,’ one fan wrote

Newcastle Herald

Soundbites: Talent unearthed at battle of bands

Acacia Blue took this year's crown. Plus, Johnny Young, Dave Gleeson's double act, McAlister Kemp on tour and more music news.

Newcastle Herald

Master pianist at City Hall

"Australian audiences are my favourite because folks are so open to what you have to offer and they respond positively as well as honestly."

The Independent UK

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness composer reveals ‘last second’ change made to key scene

‘That was really done at the very last second, kind of crazy close to the release’

The Independent UK

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Danny Elfman reveals ‘last second’ change made to key scene

‘That was really done at the very last second, kind of crazy close to the release’

The Guardian - UK

Shechter II: Contemporary Dance 2.0 review – young steppers pulse to a clubby score

Hofesh Shechter’s hardworking junior company move through Latin, locking, electronic beats and Bach

The Guardian - UK

Gabrieli Consort & Players/McCreesh review – superb and exhilarating Bach

This beautifully performed Easter programme of lesser-known works included some of Bach’s most beautiful and exalted music

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