Arts

New York City Opera rises from turmoil

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Nov. 5, 2009 | Jeff Lunden | NPR | 0 comments

A longtime scrappy alternative to the plush Metropolitan Opera, City Opera struggles to make a comeback with a new general manager, a renovated theater and a shorter but smarter season of operas.

Theater producer takes the stage as new NEA chair

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Nov. 5, 2009 | Susan Stamberg | NPR | 0 comments

Former Broadway producer Rocco Landesman is about to embark on a journey that will take him way off-Broadway: Peoria, Ill. is his first stop on "Art Works," a six-month tour of arts organizations around the country.

Harper Simon: his father's son

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Nov. 5, 2009 | Vince Pearson | NPR | 0 comments

With the help of legendary Nashville session musicians and a little paternal assistance from Paul Simon, the young musician has just released his solo debut. But don't be fooled by his pedigree: Harper Simon has his own sound.