A stunning adaptation that addresses America's 21st-century racial reckoning.
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Opera Review: ‘Murasaki’s Moon’ by Michi Wiancko
This one-act opera dramatizes the genesis and composition of 'The Tale of Genji.' With emotionally penetrating music and glorious singing, On Site Opera's production has as much to say about our modern world as about ancient Japan.
Read More »Metropolitan Museum of Art: Musical Instrument Galleries Reopen
Among the fascinating objects associated with major artists and historical figures are a narwhal-tusk flute made for Frederick the Great, a 16th-century Amati violin made for the marriage of Philip II, guitars owned by Segovia, and a clarinet that belonged to Benny Goodman.
Read More »Concert Review: Bassekou Kouyate at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC, 10/30/14)
Kouyate is so heavily identified with the West African lute called the ngoni that the instrument's Wikipedia page features a photo of him.
Read More »DVD Review: The Stein Family, The Making of Modern Art
The Steins, Gertrude and siblings, discover modern art.
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