Music

December 20, 2024

Watch World-Famous Pianist Lang Lang’s Breathtaking Performance in Notre-Dame

To mark the exciting reopening of Notre-Dame, a concert featuring some of the top classical musicians in the world took place at the cathedral. Among the virtuosos that performed was Lang Lang, widely regarded as one of the best pianists alive. Joined by legendary conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Lang Lang delivered a breathtaking performance of the final movement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Second Piano Concerto.

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November 22, 2024

Desert Air Takes Flight With Electronic Music Festival in Mojave Desert

For two days in November, the Mojave Desert became the evocative backdrop for Desert Air. This art and music festival unfolded in Palm Springs, with the Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Surf Club taking revelers across a party that transitions from night to day and back to night. My Modern Met was on site to partake in the weekend's cultural offerings, which blended modern and vintage sensibilities.

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October 16, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo Falls Through a Hole on Stage Mid-Show and Recovers Gracefully

Over the last couple of years, 21-year-old Olivia Rodrigo has become one of the top names in pop music. And despite her young age, she holds the professionalism and poise of someone who has been in the business for decades. The best example of this is a recent unfortunate fall the singer experienced during a show. Still, Rodrigo recovered in spectacular fashion.

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