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The View from the Chair — Walk of Life: An Analysis of Two Scenes from William...
The chariot race from William Wyler’s Ben-Hur (1959)Row, Row, Row Your BoatWhat adventures await Judah Ben-Hur! When last we left him, Judah had been condemned... Read more
The 19 November 2017 by Josmar16
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"Your Mind is Blank and Empty"
Or: how to review a performance of a piece you've heard too many times. by Paul J. Pelkonen No that is not my head. I have hair. Read more
The 06 November 2017 by Superconductor
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Concert Review: The Idea of North
L’Orchestre symphonique de Montréal revient au Carnegie Hall. by Paul J. Pelkonen Conductor Kent Nagano poses n a street in vieux Montréal. Photo from Harrison... Read more
The 20 October 2017 by Superconductor
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I Read It in a Book’: Having Your Own Personal Reference Library (Part One)
The “Story” of My LifeBooks! We have books!Many people have asked me how I acquired my knowledge of opera, theater, film, history, pop music, and the like. Read more
The 01 October 2017 by Josmar16
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Review: The Toad Knew (Compagnie Du Hanneton)
As baffling as it is beautiful Review by Catey Sullivan For the opening of The Yard - Chicago Shakespeare's magnificently flexible new space on Navy Pier -... Read more
The 21 September 2017 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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There is Water Under Ground
The importance of Remaining in Light. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Benin-born singer Angelique Kidjo performed Remain in Lightby the Talking Heads at Lincoln Center... Read more
The 04 August 2017 by Superconductor
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‘The Invisible Man’ (1933) — Can You See Me Now?
Jack Griffin (Claude Rains) explains his worldview to Flora (Gloria Stuart) in James Whales’ The Invisible Man (1933)A solitary figure toting a large suitcase i... Read more
The 27 May 2017 by Josmar16
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Concert Review: The Power and the Passion
Leon Botstein wrestles Elgar's The Apostles. by Paul J. Pelkonen Leon Botstein. Photo by Kallaher for Bard College. It is never a good idea to follow in the... Read more
The 13 May 2017 by Superconductor
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Opera Review: The Treasure Hunters
Manhattan School of Music unearths Die Zigeunerbaron. by Paul J. Pelkonen True love wins the day in the last scene if Die Zigeunerbaron.Photo courtesy... Read more
The 29 April 2017 by Superconductor
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Metropolitan Opera Preview: Fidelio
Beethoven's lone opera returns to the big house. by Paul J. Pelkonen Adrienne Pieczonka in the title role of Beethoven's Fidelio. Photo © 2014 Royal Opera... Read more
The 09 March 2017 by Superconductor
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