Sir David McVicar’s “smashing new production” is “a grand triumph” (Huffington Post), featuring an exciting cast led by soprano Sonya Yoncheva in the title role of the fiery diva and Vittorio Grigolo as her passionate lover, Cavaradossi. The pair are “youthful, ardent, and innocent … their duets electric, their kisses hot and numerous” (Wall Street […]
Monthly Archives: January 2018
January
26
JAMAAL BARBER SOLO EXHIBITION: BRIGHT BLACK
posted by Layla
“Bright Black” is an exploration of American black identity by printmaker Jamaal Barber. Woodcuts and mixed media work touch on the complex experiences, set backs and triumphs, that shape the African American experience. Southwest Arts Center & ZuCot Gallery January 26 – February 23 POSSE VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
January
26
THE HIGH: “A FIRE THAT NO WATER COULD PUT OUT”: CIVIL RIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY
posted by Layla
This installation of over forty photographs examines the history and legacy of the civil rights movement. Iconic prints drawn from the High Museum’s celebrated collection demonstrate the power and potency of photography during that significant era, while contemporary works point to the ongoing struggle for equal rights. POSSE VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
January
25
SPELMAN MUSEUM: DEBORAH ROBERTS: THE EVOLUTION OF MIMI
posted by Layla
Deborah Roberts creates visually arresting collages that encourage important conversations about girlhood, vulnerability, body image, popular culture, self-image, and the dysfunctional legacy of colorism. Combining found photographs, painting, and drawing, she examines the weight that society places on Black girls. “Deborah Roberts: The Evolution of Mimi,” an original exhibition organized by the Spelman College Museum […]
January
25
SPELMAN MUSEUM OF FINE ART: DEBORAH ROBERTS: THE EVOLUTION OF MIMI ARTIST CONVERSATION WITH CURATOR ANDREA BARNWELL BROWNLEE
posted by Layla
Deborah Roberts creates visually arresting collages that encourage important conversations about girlhood, vulnerability, body image, popular culture, self-image, and the dysfunctional legacy of colorism. Combining found photographs, painting, and drawing, she examines the weight that society places on Black girls. “Deborah Roberts: The Evolution of Mimi,” an original exhibition organized by the Spelman College Museum […]
January
22
THE EVERYDAY LEMONADE INTERVIEW
posted by Layla
LINK TO ARTICLE: https://www.theeverydaylemonade.com/blog/14-year-old-opera-enthusiast-layla-felder POSSE PHOTOS: (clips of article- not the complete article)
January
15
THE WHITNEY: TOYIN OJIH ODUTOLA
posted by Layla
For her first solo museum exhibition in New York, Toyin Ojih Odutola presents an interconnected series of fictional portraits, chronicling the lives of two aristocratic Nigerian families. Ojih Odutola (b. 1985) creates intimate drawings that explore the complexity and malleability of identity. Depicted in her distinctive style of intricate mark-making, her sumptuous compositions reimagine the […]
January
14
MOMA TOUR: THE LONG RUN
posted by Layla
Innovation in art is often characterized as a singular event—a bolt of lightning that strikes once and forever changes what follows. The Long Run provides an alternate view: by chronicling the continued experimentation of artists long after their breakthrough moments, it suggests that invention results from sustained critical thinking, persistent observation, and countless hours in […]
January
14
MET OPERA: LE NOZZE DI FIGARO BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET
posted by Layla
The trip to the Green Room this trip was outrageous! We got to meet the entire cast- and they were so gracious. I could not believe Ildar and Isabelle remembered me! Ildar said “Everyone knows you.” Nadine shouted “OMG I know you from Instagram.’ Ailyn was so nice! I was able to have brief but […]
January
13
MET OPERA: LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
posted by Layla
An exceptional ensemble of performers—including Ailyn Pérez, Nadine Sierra, Isabel Leonard, Luca Pisaroni, Mariusz Kwiecien, and Ildar Abdrazakov—share the stage in Mozart’s comic yet profound look at human nature and one crazy day in a wealthy Spanish household. Acclaimed Mozartean maestro Harry Bicket conducts Richard Eyre’s high-spirited production. TEXT: Courtesy of http://www.metopera.org VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
January
13
MET OPERA: THE GRAND TIER GROUP DINNER
posted by Layla
We started our evening at the opera having dinner for 20 at The Grand Tier Restaurant! The food was incredible and the service was excellent. As usual, the Met Opera team made us feel wonderfully welcome and special coming from coast to coast to see Le Nozze di Figaro! Our group of adults and teens […]
January
12
MET OPERA: TOSCA BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET
posted by Layla
I went backstage after the performance to congratulate Vittorio on an epic performance of Cavaradossi! When I saw him- his voice was a whisper- it was finished from giving all to the performance. He dashed away to take care of his voice and head to bed. Truly, an incredible night! POSSE PHOTOS:
January
12
MET OPERA LIVE: TOSCA
posted by Layla
Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. Critics, for their part, have often had problems with Tosca’s rather grungy subject matter, the directness and intensity of its score, and the crowd-pleasing dramatic opportunities it provides for its lead […]
January
12
MET OPERA: ARCHIVES TOUR
posted by Layla
The Metropolitan Opera Archives contain a vast collection of documents, photographs, artwork, costumes, and memorabilia reaching back to the company’s opening season in 1883. TEXT: Courtesy of http://www.metopera.org POSSE VIDEOS: […]
January
12
MEETING WITH MET OPERA EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: HD LIVE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM
posted by Layla
The Metropolitan Opera is committed to deepening student experiences with opera through access to our world-class productions, both in New York City and in schools across the country. Since its inception, the Met’s HD Live in Schoolsprogram has enriched the lives of nearly 115,000 students and teachers in New York City and across the United […]
January
10
HAMILTON
posted by Layla
We are studying Hamilton at school in English class and we finally decided to see it. It was wonderful. I knew all of the lyrics, we had great seats, and it was the perfect time. I am so glad that I waited until I could really appreciate it. I knew there was a lot of […]
January
10
SOTHEBY’S AUCTION HOUSE VISIT
posted by Layla
I have been to many many museums around the world, and many galleries too, but I have never been to an auction house. I got to go behind the scenes at Sotheby’s to learn about their various businesses, walk the exhibition spaces both open to the public and not, and meet some of the management […]
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