As the solo violin laments the destruction of homes and neighborhoods, the orchestra contextualizes that lone voice into a chorus of community. Terrible circumstances can indeed inspire work of aesthetic beauty.
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PAX East 2025: Attack on Titan: Apocalypse CCG Preview
It was a fast-paced and fun game which I picked up fairly quickly. I was happy to hear that the full game will have much more depth in the cards, and some characters will transform under some conditions.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): Heartbeat Opera Reimagines Gounod’s ‘Faust’
A gripping, innovative production, reduced to two hours but still full of Gounod's glorious music, boasts a terrific cast and smart, sinewy staging.
Read More »PAX East 2025: Interview with ‘Dune Awakening’ Art Directors David Levy and Gavin Whelan
I had the pleasure of chatting with passionate art directors David Levy and Gavin Whelan about the challenges of bringing the visuals of 'Dune Awakening' to the screen.
Read More »PAX East 2025:- The PAX East Experience
PAX East is chock full of amazing experiences for gamers, nerd culture enthusiasts, cosplayers, TCG fans, and frankly anyone who just enjoys a fun and varied experience in this rich ecosystem.
Read More »Album Reviews: Eric Andersen’s ‘Dance of Love and Death,’ plus Cat Stevens and Wanda Jackson
Andersen has been serving up poignant, powerful music for six decades now. 'Dance of Love and Death' leaves no doubt that he can still deliver.
Read More »Theater Review (Off-Broadway): ‘Maddie: A New Musical’
Timeworn tropes of hauntings and show business come to life with just the right balance of silliness and earnestness in this old-school new musical.
Read More »Music Review: Adrian Raso & Fanfare Ciocarlia – ‘The Devil Rides Again’
As one would expect from a brass band, they can blow the roof off a building, but they can also give subtle and nuanced performances that pull out surprising emotional content from any tune they perform.
Read More »Music Reviews: Willie Nelson’s ‘Oh What a Beautiful World,’ plus Quote the Raven and Mason Via
While Nelson’s list of five-star releases is long, it’s hard to imagine that any of them outshine this album of Rodney Crowell covers.
Read More »Concert Review: ‘Beethoven and Bluegrass’ with Mark O’Connor, Maggie O’Connor, Vega Quartet
Mark O'Connor's compositions made the juxtaposition of styles and centuries work smoothly, and created a joyful concert experience.
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