Miscellaneous
Ojai Music Festival Features Wilco's Glenn Kotche, Works by Boulez
World-Famous Violinist Kyung Wha Chung Yells at Coughing Child During Performance
World-renowned violinist Kyung Wha Chung sent audience members into an awkward frenzy after publicly berating the parents of a coughing child during her performance at the Royal Festival Hall in London.Chung, from South Korea, is hailed as a violin prodigy but has been retired for some time, partly due to a finger injury. This show was her first London performance in 12 years.But during this show, the 66-year-old violinist lashed out at a child who was coughing during her performance of Mozart’s "Sonata in G."“Maybe bring her back when she’s older,” she rebuked to the child’s parents.Then, audience members say, she continued looking back in the general direction of the coughing child for the next 20 minutes.Anna Picard, music critic for "The Times," said the atmosphere in the hall had already been tense, such was the anticipation surrounding the violinist's comeback. Kate Champion and Kelli Jean Drinkwater Announce 'Nothing to Lose' Show to Celebrate the Body at Sydney Fest in January
A short, three-letter word may not be the most attractive phrase in dance. To call someone "fat," though, may not carry with it the same connotation it used to. At least, that is the case for Kate Champion, artist Kelli Jean Drinkwater in their upcoming production "Nothing to Lose," where "fat" is exactly what they are looking for."We did say fat. We asked for people who identify as fat, larger, big-bodied," says Champion about an ad she posted to social media.Perhaps the word may offend, but that is the opposite of her magnum opus. Instead, she claims, the production celebrates the body and those who do not identify with the social norm.The idea, while controversial, resonated with enough people to where they were sending audition tapes in droves. An idea that may seem exploitative, sure, but this concept is honed at authenticity — owning that you are comfortable in your own skin.
