“It’s the latest in a series of studies that point to music therapy as an effective tool in dealing with dementia. The Italian Psychogeriatric Association just reviewed 32 papers published over the past decade, and found a pattern of significant reductions in such symptoms as depression, delusions, and hallucinations.”
Tag: 07.09.12
Paavo Järvi Named Chief Conductor Of NHK Symphony
The Estonian-American maestro adds the podium of Japan’s most prestigious orchestra to his music directorships of the Orchestre de Paris, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. (He stepped down last year as music director of the Cincinnati Symphony.)
Philadelphia’s Rodin Museum To Reopen After Three-Year Makeover
“This is no nip-and-tuck job, no simple face-lift. The Rodin and its surrounding gardens have been transported back in time to 1929, thanks to a $9.1 million reincarnation of the original vision of architect Paul Crét and landscape architect Jacques Gréber.”
Unknown Woody Guthrie Novel To See Print
“The author Douglas Brinkley and the actor Johnny Depp are teaming up to edit House of Earth, a previously unpublished novel by the folk singer Woody Guthrie that will be released next spring.”
Lincoln Center Theater Head Bernard Gersten To Retire
“Bernard Gersten, the executive producer of Lincoln Center Theater, announced on Monday that he would step down next June after 28 years in the position. … [The] theater will continue to operate under the leadership of its artistic director, André Bishop, and Mr. Gersten, 89, will not be replaced.”
Art Exports To Syria Banned (Take That, Assads!)
“The export of art to Syria has been banned by the European Union as part of a luxury-goods embargo confirmed in June. The sanctions, which also cover jewellery and luxury vehicles, are the latest in a string of diplomatic actions against the regime following its continued violence against anti-government protesters.”
Making Sculpture With Live Bees
Tomás Libertíny “started working with bees five years ago when he let the creatures swarm over vase-shaped beeswax frames in his studio in Rotterdam. The shapes they created were more beautiful, organic and natural-looking than any he could have envisaged.”
Marathon Bingeing On TV Series Is Bad For You (And For The Series)
“I’m not saying that you must watch a show when it originally airs in order to fully enjoy it. … But there’s a proper way to do so, one that maintains the integrity of the art form. Before I lay out some guidelines, though, let me explain how marathon viewing destroys much of what is best about TV.”
Watch Graffitists Paint London Underground Trains
“The DDS Crew have been breaking into London tube stations to paint trains for more than 20 years. Transport for London accuses them of causing £10m damage. Recently they have been filming themselves in the act.”
Claim: Scottish Arts Policy Changes Bode Ill For UK Arts Funding
“It’s New Labour meets the politburo. There’s a centralising of curatorial decision-making, and an application of political ideology on which organisations and which projects should get funded. Creative Scotland is dissolving the arm’s-length principle and acting like a central committee.”