Purgatorio

Rethinking the Repertoire #16 – – Franz Liszt’s “Dante” Symphony

The deeply personal nature of the music’s narrative drew some extraordinary music from Liszt’s pen.

Tom Connolly December 1, 2021 at 8:29 am on Book Review: “Museum of Fine Arts Boston: 1870 to 2020, An Oral History” — Questioning the EliteI would add that the MFA also has impressive collections of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art. I have brought many...
Chris Caggiano November 30, 2021 at 5:38 pm on Arts Remembrance: Stephen Sondheim – Musical Theater Mourns the Passing of a GiantOh, without a doubt. The great Jonathan Tunick contributed immeasurably to the artistic success of Sondheim's shows.
Chris November 30, 2021 at 3:54 pm on Music Remembrance: Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953-2021)The Flyer Album has/is/always will be in my playlist rotation. I was able to see her twice in San Francisco...
Steve Provizer November 30, 2021 at 3:33 pm on Arts Remembrance: Stephen Sondheim – Musical Theater Mourns the Passing of a GiantAs you imply, I think Sondheim recognized the importance of his collaborators. You mention his producers and writers of the...
Aj November 30, 2021 at 8:54 am on Film Commentary: “The Bishop’s Wife” — Realistic Christmas SentimentI’m 51 years old and I have been watching The Bishop’s Wife for 20 years now, I never miss, I...