Crimson staff writer
Lara R. Tan
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BSO’s Strauss ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra’ Review: A Glorious Eternal Sunrise
Thibaudet was perhaps the living embodiment of Liszt had he been alive today, in an uncanny understanding of the composer virtuoso’s mercurial musicality.
BSO’s Mozart ‘Symphony No. 39’ Review: A Ravishing Duet of Lyricism
Biss ended the concerto with an electrifying bang to the adoration of the audience.
Jahunger Review: Cambridge’s New Hotspot of Uyghur Cuisine
The real showstopper, however, is the restaurant’s signature “Jahunger Noodle.”
Dumpling House Review: A Delectable Array of Chinese Food
Specializing in northern and southern Chinese cuisine, Dumpling House is sure to have something authentic, shareable, and delectable for everyone.
‘Is this America?’ Review: An Activist Opera For Our Times
Even if not the most cohesive work, “Is this America?” was more than capable of rallying its audience in solidarity with Fannie Lou Hamer's fight for justice.
‘Don Giovanni’ Preview: A Modern Don Giovanni For The 21st Century
Don Giovanni has been reimagined as a modern celebrity, as the characters around him are drawn into his antics in a world driven by social media.
‘La Tragédie De Carmen’ Review: An Operatic Classic Revisited
Directed by Alexandra Dietrich, this vision of “Carmen” sought to highlight the outsider statuses of the opera’s two protagonists.
‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ Review: A Musical Adaptation of a Hallowed Classic
The adaptations of films into musicals tend to raise a few quizzical brows — particularly when it comes to well-loved classics.
Bruce Liu With Celebrity Series Of Boston Review: A Young Pianist For The 21st Century
Asserting himself with infectious energy, serious virtuosity, and profound sensitivity on the Boston stage, Liu proved himself as a worthy young pianist of the 21st century.
Artist Profile: Anthony Roth Costanzo on Opera, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Identity
The Harvard Crimson sat down with Costanzo to probe beyond the mere tip of the iceberg of his dizzying artistry to discuss his personal journey in opera and its adjacent fields.