“At the simplest level, routine details such as the time, place and duration of rare piano recitals or art openings are shrouded in mystery for security’s sake. In a town almost comprehensively segregated into sectarian areas, where one man’s performance is another’s blasphemy, such information is intelligence hard to come by.”
Tag: 04.22.08
The British Library’s Usability Woes
“What is going on at the British Library? Two years ago, admission policy was changed: undergraduates and anyone engaged on research (even riff-raff like me) could apply for passes to the lovely St Pancras building. Since then, more scholarly library users claim it is harder to get a seat. But the situation is worse…”
Tenor Peels Off 18 High C’s To Standing Ovations At Met Opera
It was Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez as the lovesick Tonio who brought the crowd to its feet late in Act 1 on Monday night by sailing with ease through the nine high Cs in the aria, “Pour mon ame” — and then singing it a second time.
Attacking The Heart Of Architectue
Former Boston University president John Silber has written a book bashing modern architecture. But the legacy of buildings built during his tenure at the school is a dismal one indeed. Shouldn’t new buildings strive for something more than being simply functional?
Disney Musicals Dominate Broadway
Over the last 10 years, the company has grown to a staff of about 120, encompassing Broadway fare, a robust road biz, an expanding global reach and an active licensing trade.