John Cage

Visual Arts/Book Review: Still Cagey at 100

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones. — John Cage to Richard Kostelanetz, 1988

Far from being a down month, June marks the start of New England’s summer classical music season.

Panther Woman November 22, 2020 at 11:59 am on Album Review: Clifton Hicks’ “Banjo Heritage” — If Trouble Don’t Kill Me, I’ll Live a Long TimeExcellent
Bill Marx November 22, 2020 at 9:37 am on Theater Review: “The Tattooed Man Tells All” — Memories of a SurvivorMore evidence that this play (and others on 20th century genocides and those in the making) should be produced. A...
Jim Meryman November 21, 2020 at 2:40 pm on Arts Commentary: “Counterculture in Boston 1968 – 1980s” — High and Heady Daysanything about Harvard Square in the book (other than Passim's and Orson Welles)...that was the place to hang out for...
Judith November 19, 2020 at 7:20 pm on Dance News: Heartbreaking Loss at Jacob’s PillowWaaaah I, have not been in ages, but always found comfort that it was there. Remember seeing Merce Cunningham’s feet....
Allen Michie November 19, 2020 at 5:22 pm on Jazz Album Review: “Artemis” — Inter-generational Jazz That Expands the TraditionCécile McLorin Salvant has won a MacArthur Foundation "Genius" grant!