Journalist and writer Maria Shriver is on tour to promote her book of poetry and reflections, 'I Am Maria.'
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Opera Review: World Premiere of ‘Primero Sueño,’ a Processional Opera by Paola Prestini and Magos Herrera
This luminous production is a a distinctive experience designed to take advantage of the unique setting of the Met Cloisters.
Read More »Concert Review: Soprano Measha Brueggergosma-Lee, Composer-Pianist Aaron Davis Set Poems of Margaret Atwood in ‘Zombie Blizzard’
Davis' seven-part song cycle for soprano, jazz trio and brass quintet provoked thought and admiration in Brooklyn.
Read More »Interview: Composer Gregory Spears on Santa Fe Opera’s World Premiere of ‘The Righteous’
The opera explores how religious faith intersects with political power as a preacher-turned-politician faces a personal crossroads.
Read More »Music Review: ‘The Layers’ – New Music by Herschel Garfein Inspired by Jane Kenyon, Stanley Kunitz, KC Trommer
Poetry by Stanley Kunitz, Jane Kenyon, KC Trommer inspires composer Herschel Garfein on new album 'The Layers'
Read More »Book Review: ‘still arriving’ by Bruce Kauffman
'still arriving' by Bruce Kauffman is an example of how less is much more powerful when it comes to words, and especially poetry.
Read More »Concert Preview: ‘Seven Last Words’ – Haydn and Poetry from the Brentano Quartet and Ruth Padel, Aspect Chamber Music Series, NYC (April 27)
The Aspect Chamber Music series in NYC continues April 27 with Haydn's music – and Ruth Padel's poetry – on Jesus' final words.
Read More »Found Poetry: Independent Press Book Descriptions
Descriptions of books from independent presses advertised in the New York Review of Books are excellent sources of found poetry. Which is just what we need. Right?
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): The Seeing Place Theater’s Searing Revival of ‘Wit’ by Margaret Edson
A new production of Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Wit' about a dying cancer patient is particularly poignant now.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Footsteps in the Garden’ by Bob MacKenzie
Mackenzie's work is as diverse as the world is strange and wonderful and 'Footsteps in the Garden' is the perfect introduction to his poetry.
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