Category: REVIEW

The Tortured Poets of Aristophanes

The three poets in Gerytades, like many politicians, find themselves on the cusp of success—but their decisions damn them, so they must trundle back home, thinking of ways to spin their failure into victory.

Norma in the Clouds

Angela Meade and Ashley Dixon are stunning in this fiery production by Palm Beach Opera.

Cristina Campo: Cartographer of Sunken Continents

Cristina Campo: Cartographer of Sunken Continents

The Italian writer argued that when society dismisses or disparages beauty, it cuts itself off from reality itself.

March 17, 2024
A Cloud of Witnesses

A Cloud of Witnesses

The Syriac World introduces Western readers to the ancient riches of the Syriac Christian heritage.

March 16, 2024
Under the Cloud: Techno-Feudalism

Under the Cloud: Techno-Feudalism

In Under the Cloud, Yannis Varoufakis argues that the global economy is post-capitalist because it relies on rent extraction.

Tales of Contemplation

Tales of Contemplation

In Los Contemplativos, d’Ors writes with a quiet enthusiasm for the intense sobriety of a life devoted to the fullness of each moment.

March 10, 2024
A Searing Firebird from Miami City Ballet

A Searing Firebird from Miami City Ballet

With a programme of new and traditional repertoire, and superb dancing, the Miami City Ballet’s “Winter Mix” is sure to satisfy.

March 7, 2024
Brilliant Tosca Opens New Palm Beach Opera Season

Brilliant Tosca Opens New Palm Beach Opera Season

The highlight was soprano Anastasia Bartoli, who shined in a stellar cast and in an overall enthralling performance.

February 25, 2024
A Harmony of Philosophy, Science, and … Pope Francis

A Harmony of Philosophy, Science, and … Pope Francis

While the theological aspect of Sexual Identity is not particularly striking, the book builds a solid philosophical and scientific understanding of humanity as sexed.

February 24, 2024
<em>The Habsburg Way</em>: A Royal Gift from Archduke Eduard

<em>The Habsburg Way</em>: A Royal Gift from Archduke Eduard

“For me, marriage is not simply a fundamental building block of society; it has been one of the greatest sources of joy.”

February 18, 2024
Dueling Mahler Symphonies Resound in New York

Dueling Mahler Symphonies Resound in New York

Programs centered on Mahler lead the successful offerings of Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic.

February 16, 2024
The 9th Art: Hal Foster’s <em>Prince Valiant</em>, King Arthur, and the Adventure of Life

The 9th Art: Hal Foster’s <em>Prince Valiant</em>, King Arthur, and the Adventure of Life

This sprawling epic is a reminder that the human condition can call us to something more.

February 5, 2024
Somber Tannhäuser Revival Has Highs and Lows

Somber Tannhäuser Revival Has Highs and Lows

The brilliant soloists at the Met were underserved by a worn production and subpar conducting.

February 5, 2024
Henri Daniel-Rops, Historian of the Church

Henri Daniel-Rops, Historian of the Church

The effortless elaboration of complicated lines of thought is what makes Daniel-Rops’ work so valuable.

February 1, 2024