Archive - Media Room - The Arts in Real Life

Film Review: A Stage of Twilight

An Intimate, Emotional Film Featuring Two Brilliant Performances

Apr 23 •

Concert Review: The BPO Performs Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto

Also Napoleon, War Trauma, Finland, And A Medieval Nun

Apr 21 •

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The Song Of The Day Playlist!

Apr 17 •

Repost: For White Supremacists, Rules Are For Others

MAGA Hypocrisy Explained

Apr 16 •

Concert Review: Keiko Matsui at Buffalo State

Sophisticated Musicianship Thrilled Her Raucous Fans

Apr 14 •

Album Review: Khruangbin's "A La Sala"

"The Music You Would Hear Playing Inside A Lava Lamp"

Apr 9 •

Like Most People, I Have Wanted To Punch A Stadium Mascot

But I Didn't Do It Because Of Society

Apr 2 •

March 2024

Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Captivating writing about the arts and current events from a former classical musician and civil rights attorney.

Mar 26 •

Taylor Swift Is Awesome

A Musical Analysis Of "I Bet You Think About Me"

Mar 25 •

Art Review: Sin Wai Kin: It’s Always You

Now On Exhibit At The Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Mar 19 •

Opera Review: The Golden Ass

A Bold But Confusing Experiment Leaves The Audience At Sea

Mar 14 •

Jason Vieaux Comes Home

Nurtured By Buffalo's Musical Community, A Prodigy Returns

Mar 12 •

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