Igor Stravinsky

Theater: Not So "Good People," Fine "Timon," Lovely "Nightingale" and No KO for "Beautiful Burnout"

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

GOOD PEOPLE ** out of **** TIMON OF ATHENS *** NIGHTINGALE *** BEAUTIFUL BURNOUT ** GOOD PEOPLE ** out of **** Manhattan Theatre Club at Samuel J. F...

What Is Wrong With the Arts?

Michael Kaiser | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Kaiser

The arts are in a parlous state, but contrary to popular belief, it isn't the fault of unions or the absence of arts education in our schools. The arts are in trouble because there is simply not enough excellent art being created.

The International Street Cannibals' Spicy Chamber Music

Peter Christian Hall | Posted 05.25.2011

Peter Christian Hall

I was expecting something unpredictable early in 2007, when I made my way to Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn to watch the iconoclastic classical musicians and composers known as the International Street Cannibals mix it up with some young boxers.

MUSEUM EXHIBIT: Diaghilev And The Ballet Russes On Display In London

artdaily.com | Posted 05.25.2011

LONDON.- The V&A's major autumn exhibition, "Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes 1909--1929", will explore the world of the influential...

WATCH: DANCE IN THE MUSEUM: Diaghilev And The Golden Age of Ballets Russes

Constantin Bjerke | Posted 05.25.2011

Constantin Bjerke

Crane.tv's video leads us through the impressive journey that is Serge Diaghilev's creative career as the mastermind behind Les Ballets Russes, his cr...

Coco and Igor (A Mayor Koch Review)

Ed Koch | Posted 05.25.2011

Ed Koch

This film received mixed reviews from other critics. I enjoyed it immensely, and think it is well worth seeing.

America's Cheesiest Charttoppers (Part 2)

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Sigman

A carton of Maalox later, l submit the following tracks for induction into the Worst Hits Hall of Fame.

Love Among the Geniuses

Debra Levine | Posted 05.25.2011

Debra Levine

Two recent biopics depict the torrid love lives of great artists -- one of our favorite subjects.

HuffPost Review: Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

Marshall Fine

The chemistry between the haughty Chanel and the reserved Igor is sizzling. The film opens a window into two very different creative minds and shows the sparks they strike.

Bless This House

Norman MacAfee | Posted 05.25.2011

Norman MacAfee

The New York State Theater at Lincoln Center, home of the New York City Opera, is dark as it undergoes a year of renovation. It is a house of past and perhaps future artistic importance in two art forms.