Review
Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich was both a rebel and a conformist, a fascinating hybrid of courage and cowardice.
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Ferruccio Busoni’s century-old (or -young) Doktor Faust, inspired by Christopher Marlowe and other pre-Goethe sources, offers a fascinatingly hellish ride.
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Phyllis Ewen ponders humanity’s perilous relationship with the earth, expressing her concerns through her artwork.
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Redemption awaits “When Fall Is Coming.”
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Throughout these bold solo performances, pianist Chick Corea exudes confidence.
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Two new picture books offer a refreshing use of not-so-typical endings.
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It’s pretty interesting that we live in a moment in which our comic-book obsessed culture is creating a number of antagonists based on the premise of, “Hey, what if Superman were emotionally stunted and really evil?”
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Bruno Dumont has always been a divisive filmmaker, drawn to provocation, and the wacky sci-fi parody of the comedy-drama “The Empire” has proven to be no exception.
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At the time of these sessions the musicians themselves were celebrating the relatively recent advent of the long-playing record.
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“The Ugly Stepsister” emphasizes how fiercely beauty reigns supreme for women of all ages — especially those in the 1700s.
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The 20th Annual Francis Davis Jazz Critics Poll: The Institution Continues