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Why Beethoven’s ninth appeals to democrats and despots alike

Since its first performance 200 years ago, few pieces of music have won such varied devotees

Tue May 7, 2024 13:50
The NHL failed in Arizona, but it’s succeeding in America

Ice hockey is flourishing as an increasingly American sport

Fri May 3, 2024 19:55
True tales of secrecy, opacity and outright thievery in art

Two outsiders tried to crack the art business. They did not like what they found

Fri May 3, 2024 17:25
For a colossal challenge, try tower-running

The sport, which involves hurrying up high-rises, is ascendant

Thu May 2, 2024 21:03
“Boléro” is among the most lucrative works of classical music

It is also at the forefront of a new film and copyright dispute

Thu May 2, 2024 16:20
A new graphic novel takes aim at Iran’s oppressive government

The author of “Persepolis” returns with a riveting collection of illustrated stories

Thu May 2, 2024 16:20

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