SCOTTISH MONTH in AUSTIN
Whether by chance or design, November became Scottish month in Austin. First came the Celtic Festival on the first weekend of the month, and this weekend the Austin Symphony Orchestra…
CINDERELLA at Houston Grand Opera
Since its premiere in Rome in 1817, Rossini’s opera Cinderella has been a fan favourite. It’s most recent staging at Houston Grand Opera was a sheer delight. Patrick Summers, artistic…
Manchurian Candidate and the cycle of History
Creators Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell won a Pulitzer Prize for their first opera, Silent Night. This was reviewed in SunNewsAustin in 2019 (see link below). They teamed up again…
Power Circa 2024
Pull the lever break a code Simulate the votes of old. Pull a fast one cover their eyes Lead them down a path of lies. Push a button ignite the…
Gauguin in Houston
Paul Gauguin (1848 – 1903) is usually referred to as a French painter, but that is deceptive. While born in France, his grandmother was a Peruvian-born Spanish aristocrat. Just one…
Bang! It’s David Starbuckle: The Movie
Wham Bam, Thank You, Ma’am! is more like it. David Messier neé Starbuckle is one whirlwind of a performer who cannot be cornered by genre, style, or visual sensibility. He’s…
Suzette Emberton – A Fascinating Look into Synesthesia – A Composer Who Attributes Colors to Musical Notes
By definition a synesthete experiences synesthesia, a condition in which usually separate senses are intertwined. For instance, a person with synesthesia might see colors when they hear music, associate specific…
Tiny Grocer with a Big Influence
Nestled amongst the leafy oaks and Hyde Parks homes sits Tiny Grocer and its adjacent outdoor restaurant, Bureau de Post. With a nod and wink to the United States Post…
INK by Huang Yi – Modern Dance Meets Robots
Austin was privy to a very special modern dance performance by the Taiwanese dancer, choreographer, inventor, and videographer Huang Yi. Named as one of the “25 to Watch” by Dance…
A Serenade of Support: Swan Songs’ Sold-Out Event and Silent Auction to Benefit Musical Last Wishes
This year’s Swan Songs Serenade, in its 14th year, was a testament to the power of community. Held at the Four Seasons, a crowd of over two hundred and fifty…