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Poet Paul Celan has come to embody in person and in print the agonies of a half century of European culture.
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The excellent cast and realistic tone make Another Round oddly accessible, despite its rather outrageous, anti-social premise.
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These tunes are not just good to listen to, but also serve a purpose by sending a message, whether it be to raise a voice in protest or entice reflection.
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Writer András Koerner has dedicated himself, lovingly and brilliantly, to assiduously reconstruct the lives of ordinary Jews in Hungary before the Shoah.
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This biography of Lucy S. Dawidowicz performs the invaluable function of gathering relevant documents and drafting a narrative that rescues a fascinating historian from oblivion. But it does not add much to the history of the New York intellectuals.
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Do not despair! Those who missed the Fusical on December 4th can still experience the stellar musical showcase.
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A delightful translation of AntonTon (Antuntun in the original Croatian), a story about a “unique guy who does everything his own way“; whether you’re a classical music aficionado or novice, Carnival of the Animals would make a good introduction to the genre to share with children and grandchildren.
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The series’ inspirational message comes at a good time in our crisis-ridden country, but its focus on reassurance isn’t very dramatically compelling.
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The film allowed me to see the dancers’ connections to each other, and their connections to the quarries themselves.
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Jazz Appreciation/Album Review — Carla Bley, 84 and Counting
Carla Bley’s last three CDs are not a casual sequence, and hearing all of them together, as I did recently, provides a refreshing reminder of her greatness.
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