April 2011
4 posts
People Tell Me I'm White and I Believe Them Auf... →
PEOPLE TELL ME I’M WHITE AND I BELIEVE THEM AUF DEUTSCH
By Antoine du Rocher LOS ANGELES, 15 APRIL 2011 On his television show The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert…
'Don Carlo' and 'La Fanciulla del West' in HD →
OPERA REVIEW: DON CARLO AND LA FANCIULLA IN HD
By Joel Kasow NEW YORK, 15 APRIL 2011 Verdis Don Carlo is one of those under-appreciated masterpieces…
Coming Soon! Jazz Legend Roy Haynes at Jazz... →
COMING SOON! JAZZ LEGEND ROY HAYNES AT JAZZ STANDARD
By Culturekiosque Staff NEW YORK, 12 APRIL 2011 Jazz legend Roy Haynes and his Fountain of Youth…
Akram Khan: The Making of Vertical Road →
INTERVIEW: AKRAM KHAN THE MAKING OF VERTICAL ROAD
PARIS, 6 APRIL 2011 Akram Khans latest creation, premiered at the Curve theatre in Leicester,…
March 2011
1 post
Theatre Review: A Weekend With Pablo Picasso →
THEATRE REVIEW: A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO
By Melynda Nuss HOUSTON, TEXAS, 28 MARCH 2011 What happens when an artist gets old? It is a question that…
January 2011
1 post
Juilliard String Quartet to Receive Lifetime... →
The Juilliard String Quartet is the first classical ensemble to receive this award.
December 2010
3 posts
Paquita: Version 3.0 →
Set in Spain under the Napoleonic occupation, this brilliant reconstruction tells the story of Paquita, a girl of noble birth, who, as a small child, the sole survivor of the massacre of the Valley…
The Vanguard of Cuisine: William Ledeuil →
How is it that a chef who eschews butter, cream and salt has taken le monde gastronomique by storm? Paris’ William Ledeuil isn’t so much reinventing French cooking as he is creating Cuisine anew.
Tax Data Show Richest 1 Percent Took a Hit in... →
An analysis of recently released IRS data on pre-tax income by economists Thomas Piketty and Emmanuel Saez [1] shows that:
The average income of the top 1 percent of households fell by 20 percent from 2007 to 2008, after adjusting for inflation, wiping out almost half of the gains this group achieved between 2002 and 2007 (see Figure 1).
The average income of the bottom 90 percent of...
July 2010
5 posts
Paul Klee: In the Eye of a Collector →
This exceptional exhibition, on view at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, invites one to discover Klee’s last paintings through the eye of the late Swiss collector, Ernst Beyeler.
Thank Heaven for Not-so-Little Girls →
Alan Behr in New York on the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Book, “Heaven.”
The Frye-Ku Folio: 28, 29, 30 →
Humorist and illustrator Arcangelo Frye offers up pages from his folio of Haiku for the age of Flickr, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
Sea Bream in a Papillote with Salsifies →
Sea bream are also known by the European names dorade, dorado or orata, and in the United States, porgy.
Editor's Pick: Varèse (R)evolution at the Lincoln... →
Complicated to perform, the ingenious music of Edgard Varèse is always a risky affair for a conductor, orchestra and soloists. New York takes up the challenge of his complete works this summer.
September 2009
8 posts
GIACOMETTI IN BASEL: TOO RICH, NOT THIN ENOUGH →
Book Review: Too Much, Too Little or Too Late →
Opera critic Joel Kasow on recent books about Wagner, choral music and the opera.
The September Issue, or Grace Under Pressure →
As seen in A.J. Cutler’s new documentary, if Anna Wintour reigns as the seated monarch at Vogue, it is Grace Coddington, the magazine’s Creative Director, who might just be considered its éminence…
CORPORATE SWEETS →
Time for a "Fourth Estate" Tax? →
Are the titans of “real” journalism the type that is expensive, exhaustive, essential to a functioning Democracy and not terribly Internet friendly a doomed group? Would Americans pay a tax to…
Les 101 Gestes du Président Américain:... →
“L’Islam, comme nous le savons, fait partie de l’Amérique”. Barack Obama, Maison-Blanche, 1 septembre 2009
Autumn Fine Wine Sales 2009 in New York and Hong... →
A 6-Liter Methusaleh of 1993 Romanée-Conti, 28 vintages of Château dYquem from 1921 to 2001, a selection of Château Margaux from 1934 to 1999, and a collection from Spanish winemaker Bodegas Vega…
Rare Treasure: The Festival de l’Orangerie de... →
Our Patricia Boccadoro sends a dispatch from that increasingly rare setting a successful and pleasant music festival where the focus remains on the music.
August 2009
8 posts
Warhol Portrait of Edward Kennedy on View at... →
Rendered in the hues of the American Flag and augmented with the dust of diamonds, the 1980 portrait comes out of storage as the battle for Kennedys “life work” continues unabated.
In Memoriam: Hildegard Behrens (1937 - 2009) →
A latecomer to Opera, Behrens threw herself into demanding roles with bravado, intensity and true, raw talent.
Tomates Provençales: Authentic Recipe for... →
A delicious and easy way to serve tomatoes which will give a mediterranean flavour to any meal.
Is "Clean Coal" Really Clean? →
Coal wreaks environmental havoc, from the coal mining that pollutes rivers and streams, to the premature deaths of coal miners from accidents and lung diseases, to the release of greenhouse gases,…
How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Music Festival →
Each year, Switzerland’s Verbier Festival is less about serious music and more about serious wealth, under-rehearsed “stars” and questionable artistic choices. Luckily, some true gems can still be…
Grilled Red Mullet Flambeed With Pastis →
In the latter days of the Roman republic, red mullet was a delicacy that only the richest of Rome’s elite classes could afford. Today, grilled red mullet fish with Pastis is a Provençal tradition…
Merce Cunningham: 1919 — 2009 →
It is impossible to remain indifferent to Merce Cunningham. One is either an admirer or detractor and so it has been for the last sixty years.
Hammer (and Sickle) Time for Japan? →
Periods of global financial turmoil provide fertile ground for Communist movements, even in the least likely places. C.B. Liddel profiles the head of the Japan Communist Party, Kazuo Shii.
July 2009
16 posts
Film Review: Afghan Star →
Can an “American Idol”-type contest succeed where the Russians, the Taliban and the United States have failed? Havana Markings new film sheds light on that unlikeliest of likely possibilities.
Lithe Spirit: Ailey Troupe Triumphs in Paris →
Marking their 50th anniversary, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Paris, once again charming an enraptured audience with their trademark lissome, stirring ebullience.
Two New Mozart Works Discovered →
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) wrote more than 600 works and still counting.
The Jazz Century Opens at the CCCB in Barcelona →
A mega multimedia show in Barcelona, featuring over 1000 exhibits, explores the many and varied influences of jazz on the visual arts and world culture.
Book Review: The Inner World of Farm Animals →
In her fascinating, good-for-all-ages book, Amy Hatkoff not only re-introduces us to familiar farm animals, but makes their lives and characters sweetly compelling.
Sea Urchins 'à la coque' →
Eaten raw, sea urchins are considered one of the great delicacies of the sea. In classical French cuisine, sea urchins are used in sauces, omelets, soups, and even soufflés. This recipe combines sea…
The Death of Pina Bausch →
When an artist inspires both reverence and revulsion in life, only their death and the knowledge that the catalog of their work has reached its denouement can the mysteries they leave to the…
Les 101 Gestes du Président Américain:... →
“L’Afrique ne correspond pas à la caricature grossière d’un continent perpétuellement en guerre. Mais si l’on est honnête, pour beaucoup trop d’Africains, le conflit fait partie de la vie.” Barack…
Summer Listening: Editor's CD and DVD Review of... →
Opera critic Joel Kasow weighs in on recent and notable releases from Europe, North America and Australia.
Summer Listening: Editor's CD and DVD Review of... →
Opera critic Joel Kasow weighs in on recent and notable releases from Europe, North America and Australia.
Hippocratic or Hypocritical? When Medical... →
In the wake of the Dalkon Shield and Vioxx, is it any wonder that patients, in an effort to educate themselves, are seduced by the slick marketing efforts of everyone from Big Pharma to late night…
Last Chance! Kreyol Factory →
In a huge multidisciplinary show in Paris, Caribbean artists explore creole identities.
Book Review: Made in Cassina →
The superstar Italian furniture manufacturer is profiled in a handsome volume, but something is lost in translation. C. Davis Remignanti offers his review.
Brochettes d'Agneau et Pruneaux aux Abricots... →
Un riz safranné, agrémenté de raisins secs et d’amandes effilées grillées, et une salade verte panachée accompagneraient bien ce plat.
Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Sweet and Sour Apricots →
Part of our ‘Plat du jour’ recipe series, perfect for the summer grilling season.
Book Review: Hiding in Plain Sight — The... →
That the film and television actor was in a long-term, same-sex relationship is scarcely enough to sustain the salaciously titled new biography by Michael Seth Starr.
June 2009
11 posts
Not Quite Rhapsodic: 'Good Morning, Mr. Gershwin'... →
Montalvo and Hervieus new show starts strong, but the second half may leave a wrinkle on your brow. Patricia Boccadoro reviews.
Virtually Miraculous: Attending "The Wedding... →
Filmmaker Peter Greenaway’s installation explores the Veronese masterpiece from inside the painting itself.
Winners, 2009 Jazz Awards →
Mike Zwerin, one of the earliest contributors to Culturekiosque in Paris, is the recipient of the award for Lifetime Achievement in Jazz Journalism.
Les 101 Gestes du Président Américain:... →
“Je suis sûr quil [cet homme gay] apprécierait un homme ouvert comme moi.” George W. Bush