Replay: Pierre Boulez conducts Debussy’s Jeux
Pierre Boulez and the New Philharmonia Orchestra perform Claude Debussy’s Jeux on the BBC in 1966: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, Wednesday, … read more
AJBlog: About Last NightPublished 2018-03-23
Almanac: Winston Churchill on how to live
“Nature is merciful and does not try her children, man or beast, beyond their compass. It is only where the cruelty of man intervenes that hellish torments appear. For the rest—live dangerously; take things as … read more
AJBlog: About Last NightPublished 2018-03-23
Catching Up (Well…Giving It A Good Try)
The John Coltrane project described in this post is completed and awaiting release by Concord Jazz. However—I am happy to report—other free lance assignments have developed. Rifftides progress slows a bit while … read more
AJBlog: RiffTidesPublished 2018-03-22
Paul Taylor and His Cohort
Paul Taylor American Modern Dance at Lincoln Center through March 25th. The Paul Taylor Dance Company in Doug Varone’s Half Life. Photo: Paul B. Goode I think I finally got it straight: Paul Taylor American … read more
AJBlog: DancebeatPublished 2018-03-22
Why Did the Attorney General Cave in Berkshire Museum Case? My Q&A with the Rockwells’ Lawyer
Those, like me, who were caught off-guard by the astonishing deal (now awaiting court validation) cut last month by the Berkshire Museum and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey feel justifiably blindsided by the AG’s about-face. … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrlPublished 2018-03-21