Sir Paul McCartney publishes his lyrics, beginning with his “early childhood compositions”. his book, to be published in November, is presented as a “self-portrait in 154 songs”. He said the lyrics span “my whole life” and serve “pretty much the same purpose” as a diary. The ex-Beatle said: “More times …
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Bold colors and surreal compositions overturn the monotony of commercial billboards
A purple mass floats with raised hands; one figure lies on a salon-salon filing his nails, while another sits on a golden chair with his arms crossed and wearing a red hat. Here are some scenes from the new billboard series, Walls for a cause NYC, presented in collaboration with …
Read More »Grammy-nominated Danish string quartet brings love and reverence to classical compositions
As David Finckel, Co-Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center describes, â⦠the quartet brought love, respect, magic and selfless dedication. It was so powerful and so intense that you stopped judging and let yourself go. “ Since its debut in 2002, the quartet has demonstrated a …
Read More »Faculty and Staff Honors: Holocaust Remembrance, New Compositions, Top Local Album in 2020
Arts and entertainment | Politics and government | UW and the community | UW Notepad February 9, 2021 Recent honors and accomplishments from the University of Washington faculty include a keynote address at a national Holocaust remembrance event, an album of new compositions, and a musical nod from the Seattle …
Read More »Art Alert: Egypt celebrates the compositions of Farouk El-Sharnoubi in concert – Music – Arts & Culture
The Cairo Opera House will host an event in honor of Egyptian composer Farouk El-Sharnouby on Thursday, February 4. The evening will feature many renowned singers: Ali El-Haggar, Marwa Nagi, Ahmed Sa’ad and Mohamed El-Sharnouby, presenting a selection of the work of Farouk El-Sharnouby accompanied by an orchestra conducted by …
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