by MSN The Washington Post | Nov 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
“(He) somehow managed to know nearly every significant cultural figure of the past half-century. Mickey Mantle confided in him. … Martin Scorsese taught him film directing at NYU. He (did) surprise cameos with Robin Williams.” Billie Holiday took him to the movies....
by MSN The Washington Post | Nov 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
“A self-described workaholic, (he) brought a mellifluous voice and commanding presence to more than 200 movies and television shows, in addition to starring in musicals on London’s West End and performing onstage with the Old Vic and the Royal Shakespeare Company.” –...
by MSN The Washington Post | Nov 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hana S. Sharif: “The institutions that will survive and thrive in the next 10-to-15 years are the ones that are able to be adaptive, to be nimble, to reimagine, to hold on to the core while building a bridge to the future. … So that’s my work, right?” – MSN (The...
by MSN The Washington Post | Nov 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
“(The) esteemed Soviet-born conductor rebuilt the once-storied St. Petersburg Philharmonic after the collapse of communism and led the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for seven inspired years at the turn of the 21st century.” – MSN (The Washington Post)