The Best Albums of 2017
Our critics picked St. Vincent and Lorde, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, Julien Baker and Taylor Swift, Nicole Mitchell and Tyshawn Sorey — and many more.
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CreditGabriela Herman for The New York Times; Karsten Moran for The New York Times; Tony Cenicola/The New York Times; Kyle Johnson for The New York Times; Amy Lombard for The New York Times; and Lynne Sladky/Associated Press The 54 Best Songs of 2017
Our pop music critics share their favorite tracks, from Jay-Z to Cardi B, Father John Misty to Sam Hunt.
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CreditEmon Hassan for The New York Times; An Rong Xu for The New York Times; Sara Krulwich for The New York Times; Courtney Perry The Best Classical Music Performances of 2017
Our critics choose their favorites from a politically charged year.
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CreditPhilippe Wojazer/Reuters Johnny Hallyday, the Elvis Presley of France, Is Dead at 74
Although he was little known outside the French-speaking world, Mr. Hallyday sold more than 100 million records and starred in numerous movies.
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Classical Music
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Credit Review: Listening at the Met, After James Levine
Performances of “Le Nozze di Figaro” and “Norma” provided a glimpse at the post-Levine company, and offered reflections of social and political upheaval.
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Credit Finding ‘Hallelujah’: How to Navigate the ‘Messiah’ Landscape
Our critics offer a brief guide to the (very) many versions of Handel’s oratorio strewn over the New York music scene each December and how they grew.
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Credit James Levine’s Replacements Named for Met Opera’s ‘Tosca’
Mr. Levine has been suspended from the Met and removed from upcoming performances as the company investigates accusations of sexual abuse.
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Credit Review: Revisiting a Luxuriously Gonzo Side of John Cage
Petr Kotik and his S.E.M. Ensemble offered a program they had performed on a 1972 tour, featuring works by Cage, Julius Eastman and Mr. Kotik himself.
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Critic’s Notebook
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Credit Should I Put Away My James Levine Recordings?
Our critic reflects on the legacy of the revered Metropolitan Opera conductor, who has been suspended by the company after sexual abuse accusations.
