New York Philharmonic’s 2020 Program Celebrates Suffragists
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The New York Philharmonic has commissioned 19 women to create new works to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. It’s called Project 19.
The New York Public Library Has Calculated Its Most Checked-Out Books Of All Time
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“The books on this list have transcended generations and, much like the Library itself, are as relevant today as they were when they first arrived,” the library’s president said.
Broadway Legend Jerry Herman Is Dead At 88
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The Broadway songwriter died in Miami of pulmonary complications, according to his publicist.
‘Beautiful Day’ Director On Mister Rogers’ ‘Radical Notion’: Telling Kids The Truth
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“He wasn’t afraid of any of the hardest parts of childhood,” Marielle Heller says. Her film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood centers on Rogers’ unlikely friendship with a cynical journalist.
Conductor and Composer Raymond Leppard – A Champion Of The Old And The New – Has Died
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The British conductor, harpsichordist and scholar helped reignite interest in works by composers like Monteverdi — but he also championed new works and wrote notable film scores of his own.
Sculptor Mark Di Suvero Creates Joy Out Of Steel
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Suvero’s acclaimed sculptures are in public spaces all over the world and in the collections of major museums. The sculptor recently installed his largest work at the Storm King Arts Center in the Hudson Valley.
New York Opera Singer Jessye Norman Dies At 74
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Norman was one of the leading African American opera figures in a time when there were fewer than now. The soprano won four Grammys and the National Medal of Arts.
Falling Flat In New York City: Are The Days Of High Heels Coming To An End?
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Fashion Week is underway in New York, which means you can count on seeing models navigating runways while wearing high heels. But have the days of women choosing the towering shoes over?
Report: 11 More Women Accuse Plácido Domingo Of Sexual Misconduct
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Since August, 20 women have made allegations against the highly influential opera star via reports published by The Associated Press. A spokesperson for Domingo disputed the report.