For the first time, WHO studies the link between arts and health
Engaging with the arts can be beneficial for both mental and physical health. This is a key conclusion of a...
She Runs Marathons and Sings Opera. And She Just Won $50,000.
The bright-voiced American soprano Lisette Oropesa — who is known for singing bel canto onstage and running marathons offstage —...
A New Golden Age for the Broadway Musical?
A sci-fi musical. A pop show inspired by an ancient story. An Alice in Wonderland with music. A blues-infused jukebox show. A stage adaptation...
A Top Soprano Brings Some Zulu to the Met Opera. And It Clicks.
It is a brief, charming moment — and subtle enough that some audience members may miss it. But it speaks...
Middle School Music and Theatre Students Get Better Grades
Does your middle schooler want to study music, theater, or dance? Do you fear it will be a distraction from...
At Summer Camp With Mozart and Tchaikovsky
Louise Dorner was 14 when, during her summer break from school, she took part in a weeklong opera camp at...
Want to Make School Great Again? Fund Arts Education.
The dollars don’t lie. We live in an era that devalues the arts (fine, performing and music) in our schools....
New York City – St. Patrick’s Day 2018
From NYC Art – Art Deco on/around 5th Avenue and MOMA. Posted by John Waller on 3/18/2018 (31 items) Generated...
Bringing the Sistine Chapel to Life, With the Vatican’s Blessing
he music swelled, heavenly clouds began to fade and impossibly bright rays of light began to cut through the theater....
Tuscany – Summer 2016
“Attending the second year of the Greve Opera Academy in Chianti with touring throughout Tuscany and a few days in...