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On an evening when stepping outside felt like plunging into the core of winter, Carnegie Hall became a sacred refuge for those brave enough to venture outdoors. The mood of the entire evening felt indeed sacred, reverent, hushed, and awe-filled, from the first moment that pianist Leif Ove Andsnes touched
There’s great theater this winter in New Jersey. Marina Kennedy lists the shows.
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Seymour Hersh uncovered explosive stories early and later on in his career. The Netflix documentary, “Cover-Up”, zeroes in on his work.
This December marks the 100th anniversary of the premiere of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck at the Berlin State Opera – Staatsoper Unter den Linden. The Staatsoper launched its celebration of the centennial with a run of performances that opened on December 14th, the very date the opera premiered in 1925. I am far from
Balancing career and relationships is never easy. Jay Kelly thought he had it all. But his daughters don’t want to be with him and his friends don’t feel his love. George Clooney turns in a multifaceted performance as an actor still searching for acceptance.
Goldie Dver and Cabaret Stars Join Together to Sing and Raise Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you missed the show, you can still make a donation. See link at the end of the story.
Take a museum road trip to New Jersey. The Morris Museum has exhibitions that will engage and thrill. Marina Kennedy visited recently.
Six internationally acclaimed opera artists will come together for the inaugural Christmas Night Opera Gala at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on December 27. The concert will feature the extraordinary talents of Sondra Radvanovsky (soprano), Thomas Hampson (baritone), Asmik Grigorian (soprano), Nadine Sierra (soprano), Brian Jagde (tenor), and
On an evening when stepping outside felt like plunging into the core of winter, Carnegie Hall became a sacred refuge for those brave enough to venture outdoors. The mood of the entire evening felt indeed sacred, reverent, hushed, and awe-filled, from the first moment that pianist Leif Ove Andsnes touched the piano keys and revealed a universe of unparalleled artistic mastery. Andsnes’ touch is unique, from vigorous, crisp, and lithe to the most delicate, softest,
There’s great theater this winter in New Jersey. Marina Kennedy lists the shows.
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Seymour Hersh uncovered explosive stories early and later on in his career. The Netflix documentary, “Cover-Up”, zeroes in on his work.
This December marks the 100th anniversary of the premiere of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck at the Berlin State Opera – Staatsoper Unter den Linden. The Staatsoper launched its celebration of the centennial with a run of performances that opened on December 14th, the very date the opera premiered in 1925. I am far from being a die-hard of Alban Berg’s music and it took me a long time to approach Wozzeck, and only by, initially, burying myself in its ample theatricality
Balancing career and relationships is never easy. Jay Kelly thought he had it all. But his daughters don’t want to be with him and his friends don’t feel his love. George Clooney turns in a multifaceted performance as an actor still searching for acceptance.
Goldie Dver and Cabaret Stars Join Together to Sing and Raise Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you missed the show, you can still make a donation. See link at the end of the story.
Take a museum road trip to New Jersey. The Morris Museum has exhibitions that will engage and thrill. Marina Kennedy visited recently.
Six internationally acclaimed opera artists will come together for the inaugural Christmas Night Opera Gala at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on December 27. The concert will feature the extraordinary talents of Sondra Radvanovsky (soprano), Thomas Hampson (baritone), Asmik Grigorian (soprano), Nadine Sierra (soprano), Brian Jagde (tenor), and Anita Monserrat (mezzo-soprano), under the direction of Maestro Francesco Lanzillotta conducting the American Symphony Orchestra. The evening promises an exceptional presentation of operatic gems, a
