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Saxophones, choirs, swing and Gershwin.

In an all-American programme, works by composers from Gershwin to an Adams world premiere were superbly presented by Rattle and LSO, with Harris’s 1939 symphony a revelation

ASHEVILLE, N.C.— With summer just getting started and heat and humidity practically smothering most of the country like a fat wool blanket, now is the time to plan a romantic getaway to higher, cooler elevations. The historic, stunningly serene Omni Grove Park Inn, in the heart of western North Carolina’s…

Simon Rattle once again showed his affinity with Haydn before a distinct second half featuring a London premiere of John Adams and extrovert Gershwin works

There are many angles from which we can celebrate Judy Garland’s 100th birthday on June 10.

LOS ANGELES — The first week of May, I attended four concerts. All four, whether by chance or intent, had a connection with Ukraine. That was obvious the first day of May at a benefit concert for Ukraine put on by the Wende Museum and Jacaranda Music at the Robert…

CHICAGO — Oscar Levant detested success as much as he craved it.

CHICAGO — Sean Hayes, the star of “Will & Grace” and a co-host with Jason Bateman and Will Arnett of the podcast “SmartLess,” is now appearing in the hit play “Good Night, Oscar” at the Goodman Theatre. Hayes, who grew up in Glen Ellyn and started his career at the…

The ‘Will & Grace’ actor, now starring in ‘Good Night, Oscar’ at the Goodman theatre, says he was drawn to the actor-musician’s wit as well as ‘his struggles in life.’