- October 15, 2012 |
- From 0 to 12 Million Square Feet
In a few weeks, construction begins on New York’s largest development ever. Hudson Yards is handsome, ambitious, and potentially full of life. Should we care that it’s also a giant slab of private property? An exclusive preview.
- October 1, 2012 | The Classical Music Review
- That’s Amore?
A new Donizetti production suggests that the Metropolitan Opera needs a fresh formula. Fast.
- August 27, 2012
- The Carpenters’ Greatest Hits
For the groups that play Michael Gordon’s compositions, a lumberyard is better than Steinway & Sons.
- August 27, 2012
- Thomas Adès’s Eight-Year Itch
His celebrated opera The Tempest finally washes up on our island.
- August 20, 2012 | The Classical Music Review
- A Horror Movie Without the Movie
The spooky-creepy-beautiful The Murder of Crows washes visitors in mysterious sound.
- June 4, 2012 | Intelligencer
- The Met on Mute
Opera boss tries to quash the very thing the music thrives on.
- June 4, 2012 | Feature
- Why I Drive
They pollute. They’re noisy. They run people over. But cars are not necessarily New York’s enemy.
- May 28, 2012 | The Classical Music Review
- Diminuendo
City Opera may have secured its immediate future. But does it matter?
- May 21, 2012 | Intelligencer
- Building in a Hole
Cornell’s high-stakes commission.
- May 21, 2012 | Feature
- The Philadelphia Story
The Barnes Collection’s splendid new building can’t vanquish art claustrophobia. Yet maybe, just maybe, the old kook knew what he was doing.