When you have to ask yourself, “Am I actually dying to see this movie?” it might be too early for the theatres to reopen. “Infections are still going up in many states, and there is no federal plan in place to halt that spread. Simple acts to contain the coronavirus, like wearing a mask or staying at home, have now become so hopelessly politicized that it’s all but impossible to imagine our country flattening the curve by Aug. 12.” – The New York Times
Tag: 07.17.20
A Medical Error Probably Killed Raphael
Bloodletting was a normal treatment at the time, but not the best practice for someone who probably had pneumonia, or so a new study says. – The Guardian (UK)
Sorry, New York, You Can’t Have Museums Yet
Museums will not open on Monday, or anytime soon, says Governor Cuomo. “We’re not going to have any indoor activity in malls or cultural institutions. … We’ll continue to monitor that situation, and when the facts change, we will let you know.” The worry? Viral spread by tourists from the South and West of the U.S., where cases are increasing at a massive rate. – The New York Times
Gabriella Tucci, Italian Soprano Who Sang 20 Roles At The Met, 90
Tucci began her career in Italy in the 1950s and went on to international acclaim, including in the 1960s at the Metropolitan Opera. “An unaffected and subtly compelling actress, she was best known for her interpretations of the spinto repertory, like her rendition of the title role of Verdi’s Aida, which demanded both lyric soprano lightness and the vocal heft to lift soaring phrases over an orchestra.” – The New York Times