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There will be a public celebration of Margaret Weigel’s life on December 9 at Medford’s Chevalier Theater.
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For Joan Tower fans, this disc is a must; for the Tower-curious, it offers an excellent introduction to the composer’s wider work, all of it compellingly played.
Read MoreAnne Meara left a deep impression on all she came into contact with.
Read MoreThe late Nicholas Martin — an ebullient, mirthful spirit.
Read MoreBy Caldwell Titcomb The operas of Lee Hoiby don’t come around often, but the best known of his seven stage works is Summer and Smoke, based on the play by Tennessee Williams. I still vividly remember the 1952 New York production of the play, which put off-Broadway firmly on the map and elevated the late…
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Russian satirist Vladimir Sorokin’s excremental vision triumphs in two new translations.
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In a world that at times seems to have turned sour and colorless, “Wonka” brings much needed sweetness and beauty, making it a perfect diversion for the holiday season.
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Pauline Kael capitalized on counterculture snobbery, the pecking order of the oh-so enlightened.
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Tarare is simply one of the most important operas of the Classic era, precisely because it challenges so many aspects of Classic-era “normality.” You won’t believe your ears.
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Book Commentary: “Dying of Whiteness” — What Rough Beast Slouches Toward Kansas to be Born?
Class pressures are exerting themselves, class fault-lines are emerging, and ancient demons are being released as a result.
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