Renowned classical musicians, who collect prestigious awards and honors in bundles, take tremendous pride in their art. For instance, when the word “show” was accidentally uttered to him, acclaimed pianist Leon Fleisher quickly pounced on the misusage. Read more...

Though an evening of acappela music may not sound very exciting to everyone, Cantus’ variety of material and creative arrangements may interest even those who are typically not fans of chamber music. Read more...

With an upcoming appearance in tomorrow’s episode of NBC’s new mini-series “Kingpin,” there are many reasons why third-year theater student Alley Mercedes is loving each day of her life. Read more...

“Lost in La Mancha” Directed by Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe’s “Lost in La Mancha” chronicles director Terry Gilliam’s attempt to create “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote,” a film adaptation of Cervantes’s classic novel “Don Quixote.” Gilliam’s decadelong aspiration to make his film is finally put into production only to be plagued from the start with relentless complications, ranging from an unbelievable apocalyptic flood to the comically crusty, grumpy, injury-plagued French actor Jean Rochefort. Read more...

Juliana Gondek is to frequent flyer miles as Steve Lavin is to frequent flying objects. Gondek, a UCLA professor of voice and opera studies since 1997, traveled extensively during her touring days as a top-flight singer. Read more...

Drummer Paul Hawley has just played in what he calls one of the top three Hot Hot Heat shows of the band’s short career. About 1,400 fans came to see his band and the Walkmen perform a double bill at Seattle’s Graceland, a venue with a 1,200 person occupancy. Read more...

What is it like to work for a genius? For Daniel Roberts, a dancer with the legendary Merce Cunningham Dance Company, speaking about his job is often easier than actually doing it. Read more...