1) Steve Hicken's homage to Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, courtesy of The High Hat; 2) George Hunka's interview with pianist Marilyn Nonken; 3) Richard Dyer on Osvaldo Golijov's teaching session with a teen-aged composing prodigy; 4) high-concept pranks at Improv Everywhere, esp. Chekhov's Barnes & Noble reading (via Standing Room); 5) new O. C. blog by Timothy Mangan.
