“In our day and age, it’s almost safe to say that every musical community out there has struggled with its sense of ‘authenticity.’ Is it just about the music? Or does it matter who plays it?”
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In Deepest Russia, Ballet In A Car Factory
“A Russian theatre has put on an experimental ballet in a local factory involving both professional dancers and factory employees. The one-act ballet, called ‘H2O’ was performed at a local car factory, as part of the second Ural Industrial Biennale of Contemporary Art” in Yekaterinburg.
Brain Studies Give Insight Into How We Make Decisions, Determine Value
“Insights about brain anatomy, combined with economic models of neurons in action, could produce new insights into how people make decisions about money and life.”
Nigeria Develops A New National Language
“In Nigeria’s megacity of Lagos, where the country’s 500 languages come together in a chaotic medley, the rapid-fire rhythm of pidgin is the symphony of the streets. … Officially known as Naija, Nigerian pidgin is spoken by tens of millions across the country. Current affairs, English and local languages are brewed together to dish up playful imagery at breakneck speed.”
Violinists Vie For Strad (No Strings)
“For more than a week, the country’s most promising string players have been vying for the right to borrow a priceless instrument, at no cost for three years, from the instrument bank. The contest is down to 13 finalists for 13 violins.”
Three JMW Turner Paintings Authenticated In Cardiff
“Three oil paintings deemed fakes and locked away for half a century have been found to be genuine works by landscape artist JMW Turner. The oils were left to the National Museum Wales in 1951 by Gwendoline and Margaret Davies of Llandinam, Powys, but discounted in 1956.”
Where Might Video Gaming Be Leading The Arts?
For instance: “I can see a time where we sell tickets to stories, ones that are told through the written word, film, games and theatre to various degrees. I would love to be in a violent shipwreck as part of an immersive experience and then go home and play a survival horror game continuing that story.”
San Sebastián Film Festival Hangs On Through Spain’s Crisis
“Ticket sales have been hit by a VAT increase, while state spending on the industry has been slashed by 30% and production has dropped by two-thirds. Still, … it’s managed to keep its funding from Madrid untouched. The regional government actually increased its contribution by £200,000, such is the Basque country’s enthusiasm for an event that brings it rare global attention.”
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Contract Talks Stall
“Contract talks between the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra management and musicians once again are at a standstill after the latest round of negotiations ended without a solution in sight.” On minimum pay, the sides are still about $10,000 apart.
Kenya Gets Its First E-Bookstore
“Digital Divide Data (DDD), a social enterprise BPO with a subsidiary in Kenya, will offer the e-books service through the e-Kitabu online portal and free Android application. … [The portal] offers over 250,000 titles in different categories across fiction, romance, religion, education, engineering and beyond.”