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Iris

Opera Review: “Iris,” A Powerful Vision of an Imaginary Japan — Six Years Before “Madama Butterfly”

The composer of Cavalleria rusticana brought his sense for characterization and drama to the all-too-plausible tale of a woman victimized by a cad.

By: Ralph P. Locke Filed Under: Featured, Music, Opera, Review Tagged: Berlin Opera Group Chorus and Orchestra, Felix Krieger, Iris, japanese, Japanese dance, Oehms, Pietro Mascagni, Ralph P. Locke

Fuse News: “Iris” — The Indelible Style of Iris Apfel

Iris Apfel a witty New York fashion icon, now in her nineties, is living her career to the fullest.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Fuse News Tagged: Albert Maysles, April Lyn Graffeo, documentary, fashion, Iris, Iris Apfel

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