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How ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ (and Its Writer) Went Down in History

Johnny Marks wrote the beloved holiday song, as well as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” But he felt pigeonholed by the success of “Rudolph.”

Published on: December 23, 2024, 10:00 am

Best Classical Music Albums of 2024

Listen to selections from recordings of a new John Adams opera, Chopin études by Yunchan Lim, Brahms works by Igor Levit and more.

Published on: December 22, 2024, 11:56 pm

13 New Holiday Songs: Kelly Clarkson, GloRilla and Kehlani, Charlie Puth and More

Hear tracks from Bartees Strange, Madi Diaz, GloRilla and Kehlani, and others.

Published on: December 20, 2024, 6:26 pm

When André 3000 Spoke to (Then Performed for) The New York Times

The rapper-turned-flutist improvised in the middle of The Times’ office following a wide-ranging conversation on Popcast.

Published on: December 21, 2024, 10:53 am

Alfa Anderson, ‘Chic’ Singer, Dies at 78

She sang the famous refrain “Le freak, c’est chic,” on one of disco’s biggest hits and was a sought-after vocalist for many prominent artists.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 3:11 pm

11 Hyperlocal Works That Helped Me Find Common Ground

As pop culture continues to fracture, our critic was drawn to art and performances that explored universal themes by way of specific settings.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 10:02 am

Kathryn Lewek Reigns as the Queen of the Night in Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’

Kathryn Lewek has made a specialty of singing the showstopping role in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” “It’s my security blanket,” she said.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 3:13 pm

In Vienna, Museum Shows to See This Winter

Exhibitions focus on art, science and history — and even the Vienna-born movie star (and inventor) Hedy Lamarr.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 10:01 am

Constanze Geiger, 19th-Century Composer and Child Star, Gains New Fame

Constanze Geiger began performing her own works in public when she was 8. A waltz she wrote at age 12 will make history at the New Year’s Concert in Vienna.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 10:00 am

Riccardo Muti Celebrates Musical Milestones in Vienna

The Philharmonic’s latest New Year’s Concert will feature its longest-serving conductor, a waltz by a female composer and a big birthday tribute to Strauss.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 10:00 am

The Rise of Sapphic Stars in 2024: Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish and More

Across music, movies, social media and podcasts, a celebration of lesbianism and Sapphic queerness has been flourishing.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 2:35 pm

Lin-Manuel Miranda on ‘Mufasa’ and the Secret to a Disney Hit

The “Hamilton” creator, who crafted the soundtrack for the new prequel to “The Lion King,” reflects on writing songs that have a universal appeal.

Published on: December 22, 2024, 12:27 pm

Michael Brewer, Whose ‘One Toke’ Was a Big Hit, Is Dead at 80

The duo Brewer & Shipley reached the Top 10 in 1971 with “One Toke Over the Line,” a ditty about marijuana that ran afoul of Nixon-era censors.

Published on: December 21, 2024, 7:10 pm

In Memoriam: The Musicians We Lost in 2024

Hear songs from Quincy Jones, Melanie and Toby Keith.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 2:39 pm

21 Movies, Books and Albums With a Theater Focus to Consume During the Holidays

Make it through the holidays with these movies, books and music from the past year that are adapted from stage productions or evoke a theatrical spirit.

Published on: December 21, 2024, 12:33 pm

Elton John’s Documentary ‘Never Too Late’ on Disney+

The star is in positive, future-looking mode in this Disney+ documentary, directed by his husband, David Furnish, and R.J. Cutler.

Published on: December 20, 2024, 10:02 am

David Lang on Why Composers Are Drawn to Sacred Music

Many Christmas standards were not written by Christians. David Lang explains the appeal for him, a Jewish composer of a modern holiday classic.

Published on: December 20, 2024, 10:01 am

Review: In ‘Gypsy,’ Audra McDonald’s Gonna Show It to Ya

Hold your hats and hallelujah, our leading musical tragedienne offers an ultra-dramatic Rose in George C. Wolfe’s Broadway revival.

Published on: December 20, 2024, 5:01 am

‘Dead Outlaw,’ a Musical With a Corpse, Is Broadway Bound

“Dead Outlaw,” a musical about the mummified body of a bandit, will open at the Longacre next spring, following a successful Off Broadway run.

Published on: December 20, 2024, 1:17 am

A D.I.Y. ‘Messiah,’ Starring You and Yours as Choristers

Our critic joined with amateur singers and professionals for a “Messiah” sing-in at David Geffen Hall, just one “Messiah” on the city’s holiday calendar.

Published on: December 20, 2024, 3:24 pm

Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Others Helped Country Break Through in 2024

Our critic hit the road to talk with Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and other artists to understand why country music was inescapable in 2024.

Published on: December 23, 2024, 2:29 pm

17 Notable Boxed Sets: Bob Dylan, Green Day, Alice Coltrane and More

Joni Mitchell’s experimental period, Green Day’s ambitious concept album and Alice Coltrane’s thrilling 1971 Carnegie Hall concert arrived in new packages this year.

Published on: December 19, 2024, 10:01 am

Megan Thee Stallion Seeks Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez

Her lawyers said Mr. Lanez had facilitated a “campaign of harassment” from prison, where he is serving a 10-year sentence after being convicted of shooting her.

Published on: December 18, 2024, 9:02 pm

Drug Charges Against Sean Combs Associate Are Dropped in Florida

The charges against Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player who was arrested amid raids on Mr. Combs’s homes, were dropped after he completed a diversion program.

Published on: December 18, 2024, 4:55 pm

The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on.

Published on: December 19, 2024, 6:47 pm

‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Wicked’ Make the Oscar Shortlists

The musical appears twice for best song, along with big names like Pharrell Williams and Elton John. “Wicked” is potentially up for best score.

Published on: December 17, 2024, 8:58 pm

6 New Songs You Should Hear Now

Hear just-released music from Julien Baker and Torres, Horsegirl and Amber Mark.

Published on: December 17, 2024, 9:45 pm

Old Voice Mails? Instructional VHS Tapes? They’re Music to His Ears.

Paul de Jong makes collaged songs out of obscurities he collects in his Mall of Found: a library of low-budget, homespun and dated pieces of spoken-word media.

Published on: December 17, 2024, 4:00 pm

The TV Shows, Movies and Music That Readers Loved in 2024

Critical favorites like “Anora,” “Cowboy Carter” and “The Bear” still left room for more recent arrivals like “Wicked” and Broadway’s “Maybe Happy Ending.”

Published on: December 20, 2024, 3:06 pm

Michael Tilson Thomas Is Prolifically Himself on Disc

As Thomas turns 80, new collections of his recordings reveal the legacy of a maestro who has exuberantly refused to conform to expectations.

Published on: December 17, 2024, 10:02 am

Jay-Z Will Seek Dismissal of Assault Lawsuit His Lawyer Calls a ‘Sham’

The woman who accused him of raping her in 2000, when she was a minor, acknowledged to NBC that there were inconsistencies in her account, but stood by her claim.

Published on: December 16, 2024, 11:27 pm

John Eliot Gardiner’s Once and Future Orchestras Duel

Banished from his ensembles after striking a singer, John Eliot Gardiner has assembled a new group, with the same programming at the same venue.

Published on: December 17, 2024, 3:38 pm