MUSIC FROM THE FRONT LINE, LEGACIES, + ESPRESSO
PetersonBandar’s weekly roundup of though-provoking and fun articles about the arts and beyond provides you with the best weekend reading (and watching). This week – James Levine’s true legacy, the birth of espresso, and the ethics of a museum selling its collection to fund operations.
INDUSTRY NEWS
James Levine’s real legacy?
Should museums be allowed to sell art to keep the lights on? The debate is at the center of museum operations.
A grandson has discovered recordings of his Juilliard-trained grandfather performing on the front lines of WWII. These might be the only front-line recordings from this period in history.
BEYOND THE ARTS
James Hoffmann is the king of espresso on YouTube. But, unlike many online poseurs, he’s also a former World Barista Champion. His YouTube channel hosts a wealth of information about coffee and espresso.
WATCH JAMES’ BIRTH OF ESPRESSO VIDEO
Which planet is the closet, on average, to Earth? The answer is not what you think… (BTW, watch the excellent video included in the article).