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Category Archives: Reviews
In Spite of Sidelined Star, “Cosi Fan Tutte” Shines
Those in attendance at the performance of Cosi Fan Tutte at the Metropolitan Opera were presented with bad news upon entering the Opera House and receiving their programs. “In this evening’s performance of Cosi fan tutte, the role of Ferrando … Continue reading
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The School for Lovers: Sex Education
November 9th, it was a rather cold and dark night, yet it was perfect timing for watching Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte at the Metropolitan Opera. As I walked upon the steps of the Metropolitan Opera’s entrance, I was … Continue reading
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The Making of an Opera: Behind the Scenes at the Metropolitan Opera House
From the time the curtain rises to the actors’ final bows, chances are that very few members of the audience have stopped to think about the time and effort put towards a performance, of both actor and stagehand alike. On … Continue reading
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Review: Alvin Ailey Performance 12/9
On Thursday, December 9th, I had the privilege of watching Alvin Ailey’s performance of Anointed, The Prodigal Prince, as well as their signature piece, Revelations, performed at the New York City Center. It is difficult to not be impressed by … Continue reading
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A New Revelation
Fifty years ago, African American dancer Alvin Ailey conceived one of the most intricate and spiritual performances ever produced. Hosted now at City Center in Manhattan, Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations” tells a tale of sorrow and relief, cleansing of sins, and … Continue reading
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Art and Music are Merely Words
Wednesday, November 3rd. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, familiar to many New Yorkers, hosted an exhibition of the new John Baldessari “Pure Beauty” exhibit. This was somewhat of a milestone for the Metropolitan, colloquially called the Met, to present a … Continue reading
Ailey’s “Anointed” Enthralls Through Dance and Song
(N.B. Instead of reviewing the entire Ailey performance for my third and final review, I decided to review just one of the three acts, within the scope of the entire performance. I hope this is okay.) When this writer went … Continue reading
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Dancing is Hard
While watching dancing, sometimes we become too distanced from the art as the audience and all we learn is how to critique rather than appreciate. Reality shows such as So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With the Stars … Continue reading
You Can Dance to Post-Minimalism
On October 3rd, a fortunate bunch of New Yorkers were granted the gift of seeing contemporary composer David Lang’s music interpreted into dance at the Frank Lloyd Wright Theatre, located at the Guggeheim museum. The company that provided the dancers, … Continue reading
Spirituality in Alvin Ailey
If beauty is the pursuit of perfection, then I believe I am correct in saying that the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater produced something epically beautiful, especially in their new production Anointed. The bodies onstage were pinnacles of human excellence, … Continue reading
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