Classical
Acclaimed Chopin Performer Ivan Moravec Dies in Prague
David Byrne of Talking Heads Gives ‘TED Talk’ on Importance of Acoustics
In his TED seminar, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne exhibits an acoustical awareness that might surprise his fans. Stemming from self-awareness in his own music that suggested mixed success across diverse music venues, Byrne stresses the importance of acoustics and characterizes acoustical engineering as "sound architecture," demystifying the long-held views of audiophiles that, talent aside, acoustics can make or break a performance. Santa Fe Company to Perform Steve Jobs the Opera, Tackles Relationship Issues
The death of Steve Jobs may have rocked the technological world, but many forget that the Apple archetype was an exceptionally creative person. To honor that creative drive, thus, the Santa Fe Opera company will put on an opera dedicated to one of the most important people of the 21st century.
