LONDON Florence + The Machine will take the main opening night slot at Glastonbury after the Foo Fighters canceled their European tour because lead singer Dave Grohl broke his leg, the festival said on Wednesday. “We’re very pleased to announce that Florence +... More »
CANNES, France With the lack of women filmmakers a hot topic at Cannes, Italy’s Nanni Moretti has shown the semi-autobiographical “Mia Madre” (My Mother) about a female director whose mother is dying and own life is out of control. In a brilliant blend of come... More »
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Latvian mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca left the audience roaring for more at the end of a recital in Budapest which might have seemed a little short on substance were her singing not so outstanding. A star of the opera firmament, Garanca sang... More »
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – It sounds like the musical equivalent of Hungarian goulash: take the gypsy fiddles of a leading folk band, blend them with the drums, bells and xylophones of the country’s top percussion ensemble, then stir and season to taste. No one knew... More »
