Word: orpheus
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...during De Chirico's life and displays dozens of his works. "He lived in his own museum," notes Victoria Noel-Johnson, project coordinator for the Giorgio and Isa de Chirico Foundation. The living room features several impressive neo-Metaphysical pieces from the 1960s and '70s, including Orpheus the Wearied Troubadour (1970). During this period, De Chirico reworked the haunting depictions of piazzas and faceless troubadours from the canvases of the 1910s and '20s that made him famous. There are also neo-Baroque portraits of De Chirico and his wife, Isabella, in regal 17th century attire, which display his masterly brushwork...
...package contains two commentary tracks on the full trilogy: one by "philosophers" Cornel West (who had a small role on the Matrix council) and Ken Wilber, the other by top film critics Todd McCarthy, John Powers and David Thomson, who connects The Matrix to every movie from Cocteau's Orpheus to the Alien quartet. The critics are unanimous in thinking that one Matrix was enough ("If the whole series ends here," Thomson opines at the first film's finale, "you've got nearly a masterpiece") and that some scenes aren't worth remarking on. "Perhaps they'll edit...
Enjoy the music of Blodgett Distinguished Artist Birtwhistle, as performed by pianist Aleck Karis and soprano Tony Arnold. Pieces will include “26 Orpheus Elegies,” “Nenia: The Death of Orpheus,” “Harrison’s Clocks” and “Verses.” Free and open to the public. Friday at 8 p.m. John Knowles Paine Concert Hall. (ECMV...
Aleck Karis on piano and soprano Tony Arnold will perform Birtwistle’s works including 26 Orpheus Elegies, Nenia: The Death of Orpheus, Harrison’s Clocks and Verses. Free and open to the public. Parking available at the Everett Street Garage. John Knowles Paine Concert Hall...
...Harvard Early Music Society presents Montverdi’s famous opera, L’Orfeo, featuring Libretto by Alessandro Strigglio. Often referred to as the “first great opera,” Montverdi’s musical tale of the classic Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice will be performed by a group of Harvard faculty and undergraduates, along with early music professionals from the area. Tickets $20, $9 for students, available at the Harvard Box office and online. Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m. Horner Room, Agassiz Theater...