Elisabeth Waldo Dies at 107; Fused Indigenous and Western Sounds 06. April 2026 (23:26) A classically-trained violinist, she incorporated traditional instruments native to Latin America in Western-style scores to create an atmospheric hybrid.(New York Times)
Ronald H. Spector, Who Traced Social History in Books on War, Dies at 83 06. April 2026 (23:11) A Vietnam veteran-turned-academic historian, he drew acclaim for portraying conflicts from the perspectives of generals as well as grunts on all sides, both in Vietnam and in World War II.(New York Times)
The Volcano Lover: An Anarchic Young Composer’s Masterpiece 06. April 2026 (11:01) Simon Hanes, a leading musician in New York’s downtown scene, has recorded his “Gargantua,” a work for 15 musicians that nods to volcanoes, Rabelais and Dante.(New York Times)
