This book by Udo Breger recounts encounters with Gysin, shared journeys between London, Paris, Basel, Amsterdam, and New York, as well as conversations, projects, and moments that paint a portrait of this extraordinary man. It is a personal document, a space for remembrance, and at the same time an invitation to rediscover Gysin.
When William Jennings Bryan died, in 1925, H.L. Mencken wrote the most devastating obituary of an American politician you'll ever read—and that includes Hunter S. Thompson's farewell to Nixon. All you need to do is substitute "Trump" for "Bryan" to see how snug the fit will be when Trump takes his permanent leave.
Classical music pundits have no shortage of ideas for saving classical music. More social media, cheaper tickets, shorter concerts, more contemporary repertoire, young musicians...
Vince Paul, President & Artistic Director of Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, talks about building facilities and strong connections with community.
Adam Schumaker, Director of Education at The Gilmore, talks about the impact of their $300,000 prizes along with role of The Gilmore Fellowship in the field.
A flood of books, music and images is overwhelming creative markets. Some of it is democratization of tools. Some of it is pure AI. Is this a crisis or an opportunity?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=oi1zTIVpwKE&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent The current issue of “The New York Review of Books” includes my essay on state of American orchestras
