The Magic Flute

Opera Review: A Decolonized “Magic Flute” by the Isango Ensemble

What if you took canonical Western works and reimagined them from an African perspective?

Boston Baroque staged a very enjoyable and entertaining performance of Mozart’s much-loved opera.

Ralph Locke December 12, 2019 at 7:41 am on Opera Review: Antonio Salieri’s “Tarare” — A Startling Opera of Social CommentarySalieri was indeed a highly accomplished composer! He and Mozart may have been rivals but perhaps no more than any...
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Peg Aloi December 11, 2019 at 10:01 am on Film Review: “The Wind” — Horror on the PrairieDefinitely vibes of THE WITCH here...also, Loved THE RITUAL!
Bill Marx December 11, 2019 at 9:46 am on Film Review: “Dark Waters” — Poison and PassionReading this review reminded me of one of my favorite remarks by Nietzsche: There are no beautiful surfaces without a...
Bill Marx December 10, 2019 at 7:50 pm on Book Review: “The Conservative Sensibility” — A Plea for a Return to NormalcyI agree — though I would add that the date on the can has expired.