Many recitals at Lawrence University feature Western classical music. The routine is familiar: the musician enters the stage to applause,...
(Content warning for talk of violence, mental illness, and abuse) “Joker” 3.5/5 ***- “Joker,” (2019) directed by Todd Philips,...
The repertoire for piano is among the vastest of all instruments. Though not as old as flutes or drums, the...
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” 4.5/5 ****- “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”...
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is one of Broadway’s biggest hits. Its titular character is a deeply...
What do Frédéric Chopin and Augusta Read Thomas have in common? Despite living on different continents, over a century apart,...
“Wicked” is a sensational musical that explores the origin stories of the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good...
Taide Prieto, Visiting Professor of Music, gave a joint recital with Catherine Kautsky, George and Marjorie Olsen Chandler Professor of...
“Baduizm” (5/5 *****) In honor of Black History Month, I will be reviewing multiple influential albums by Black artists. “Baduizm,”...
This past weekend included senior recitals from three conservatory students: John Stecher (saxophone), Matthew DeChant (composition) and Sudha Schultz (both...