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Soundcheck / December 29, 2003

Soundcheck

Monday, December 29, 2003
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  • The Year 2003 in Classical Music and Opera

    The year 2003 in music was full of twists and turns, and so all this week on Soundcheck, some of New York's leading music journalists and critics will stop by to help make sense of it all. "Critics Week" delves into the highlights in concerts, recordings, and industry trends in classical, pop, jazz and world music. Anthony Tommasini, chief classical music critic of New York Times, leads off the series by looking at the ups and downs at New York's major concert halls, the changes in the makeup of audiences, and some noteworthy piano recitals, among other topics. And Fred Plotkin, author of Classical Music 101 and Opera 101, shares some of his highlights from the world of vocal music and opera.

Additional Resources:
  • The New York Times Critics' Best Classical CDs of 2003
    • Toumani Diabaté

    Best Live Performances of 2008

    Soundcheck

    We revisit memorable in-studio performances from Toumani Diabaté, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, and others.

    Marvin Gaye

    The Year in Music and Branding

    Soundcheck

    Pop music and advertising go together like peanut butter and jelly. Grey Group music director Josh Rabinowitz shares his picks for the best song picks and ad campaigns of 2008.

    Taylor Swift

    Critics Week

    Soundcheck

    Music writers look back at the year's best pop, rock, hip hop, classical, jazz, Latin and world albums. Plus: the worst music of the year and the best online music. Read our critics' lists here. And don't forget to cast your vote in our best-albums poll.

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    Noteworthy New York

    Soundcheck

    We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.