Lithuania’s national opera house had stopped showing Tchaikovsky’s 1892 masterpiece in solidarity with Ukraine over the war with Russia. Then a new minister expressed fondness for the Russian composer, igniting a furor.
Tag: Culture (Arts)
Critics Complain That Italy’s Government Is Interfering in the Arts
Italy’s culture ministry dismissed experts preparing an exhibition on Futurism and put in its own appointees, who created a show that seems to glorify the Mussolini years.
Year in Review
As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.
Fear Factors
Sometimes the scariest movies are the ones that depict the ordinary horrors of life.
Despite Relentless Russian Attack, Life in Kharkiv Endures Underground
Kharkiv, Ukraine, has adjusted to life amid the threat of bombings. Its resilience is manifested in a curious blend of life above and below ground.
After Being Shot, Slovakia’s Leader Targets His Enemies
Prime Minister Robert Fico has purged prosecutors, cultural officials, journalists and others he believes fueled “hatred and aggression” against him.
Italy Celebrates Opera, a National Passion in ‘the Depths of the Soul’
A star-studded concert pulled out all the stops to celebrate one of the country’s most important art forms.
As Ukraine Rebuilds Its Identity, Folk Songs Are the New Cool
Faced with Russia’s efforts to erase Ukrainian culture, people have embraced traditional music as a way to reconnect with their past and affirm their identity.
Why I Love the Sydney Opera House
The art is accessible, the attendees cut across the social spectrum and the architecture beguiles.
African Music to the World
Artists from the continent are breaking into the Western mainstream. We’ve got a playlist for your weekend cookout.