Sources say that Michael Kors, Vera Wang and the Academy of Art University were all slated to show their collections at the sleek, $475 million venue but have pulled out. Rag & Bone publicly nixed the space, which opened in April, right after news broke of Ross’ Aug. 9 Trump fundraiser in the Hamptons. – New York Post
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The Rising Star Soprano Who Taught Herself To Sing By Mimicking Two Opera DVDs
Growing up in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Vuvu Mpofu never even heard opera until she was 15, and, with no voice teachers in town, all she had to learn from were video discs of La Traviata and The Magic Flute. And now she’s at Glyndebourne. – The Guardian
What Happened Between Vladimir Horowitz and George Szell?
An incident initiated by the conductor at a post-concert party at the pianist’s home, just a few weeks before Horowitz retired from the stage for 12 years. – Joe Horowitz
Recent Listening: Strosahl And Sanders
Earlier this week in Yakima, Washington, alto saxophonist Logan Strosahl and pianist Nick Sanders demonstrated the like-mindedness that makes them one of the most riveting duos in jazz. – Doug Ramsey