Merry Christmas: The Annual Gift
My Christmas painting for RCA readers this year is Domenico Ghirlandaio’s Nativity from the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum at Cambridge University. It’s dated c. 1492 and was bequeathed to the museum by Charles Brinsley … read more
AJBlog: Real Clear ArtsPublished 2017-12-24
Brownlow’s Christmas Music, By Request
When we posted this visit with Jack Brownlow a couple of years ago, response was enthusiastic and dozens of readers asked if we planned to make it an annual feature. I’m not … read more
AJBlog: RiffTidesPublished 2017-12-24
Three Christmas Albums
For some reason, this year did not bring the wide collection of celebratory albums that usually flow into Rifftides headquarter during the holiday season. But here are acknowledgements, if not full-fledged reviews, … read more
AJBlog: RiffTidesPublished 2017-12-23
The Case of James Levine: Taking Stock
When a pianist plays the piano, when a violinist plays the violin, when a conductor conducts an orchestra, the performer channels music through a network of personal traits. This should be self-evident. It has … read more
AJBlog: Unanswered QuestionPublished 2017-12-22
Jeanine Durning was the Best Thing Ever in 2017
In 2017 I wasn’t able to get out to the theater often (so I reviewed film and book and other events as well). I maybe saw 10 concerts, including the big bubbly premiere of American Balllet Theatre’s “Whipped … read more
AJBlog: Fresh PencilPublished 2017-12-22