Seven hundred years of sculptural practice—from 14th-century Europe to the global present—are examined anew in this groundbreaking exhibition. Like Life: Sculpture, Color, and the Body (1300–Now) explores narratives of sculpture in which artists have sought to replicate the literal, living presence of the human body. On view exclusively at The Met Breuer, this major international loan exhibition of about 120 works draws on The Met’s rich collections of European sculpture and modern and contemporary art, while also featuring a selection of important works from national and international museums and private collections.
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Ajam Mixtape #9: Persian Poetry in Contemporary Music
The literary and musical traditions of the Persianate world are perhaps unique in that poetry is still closely associated with a variety of musical forms. Certain forms of Persian poems such as the ghazal and rubaiyat have their roots in musical accompaniment, and certain classical or folk traditions are known to consistently pair music and poetry.
Persian Poetry Contemporary Music
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Arvo Pärt’s White Light: An Interview with Dr. Laura Dolp
On March 26, Dr. Laura Dolp participated in a panel discussion with Dr. Andrew Shenton of Boston University, Dr. Charles Stang, Director of the CSWR, and Kythe Heller, PhD candidate at Harvard University, regarding the work of renowned Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Read about the intersection of religion and spirituality in Pärt’s work, and how his music and influence extends to other fields … Arvo Pärt’s White Light: An Interview with Dr. Laura Dolp
World Music: Arab, Persian, Indian Collaborations
Listen to world music tied to Arab, Persian, or Indian music, but with Western classical music instruments – cello, double bass – and Scandinavian folk instruments. Hear Swedish folk fiddling and South Indian tradition Carnatic violin together in music from the quartet Nordic Raga, who are Bangalore-born violinist Jyotsna Srikanth, Swedish folk fiddler Mats Edén, Dan Svensson, percussion, Pär Moberg, saxophones.
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The Silence Before the Sound
With Only the Sound Remains now playing at the Palais Garnier, the composer Kaija Saariaho talks about the creative process behind her new opera.
See How the Met Built ‘Tosca,’ Its Biggest Production of the Season
Rome wasn’t built in a day. When the Metropolitan Opera decided to create a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca” true to the work’s Roman settings, the company’s army of artists and artisans started work nearly a year before its opening night, on New Year’s Eve.
See How the Met Built ‘Tosca,’ Its Biggest Production of the Season
The Notation Of The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Diplomatic Edition
“The Cantigas de Santa Maria is one of the major monuments of the European medieval culture. It consists of a vast, strictly organized collection of devotional songs in Galician-Portuguese (419 cantigas), in praise of the Virgin Mary or narrating miracles attributed to her…” The Notation Of The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Diplomatic Edition
Scaramella: Conception of the Big Choir Book (French text)
A look into Marc Busnel’s process for his recreation of the great choral book of Obrecht’s Scaramella Mass.
Scaramella : conception du grand livre de chœur
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500 Years Later, the Reformation Is Still Creating Music
The National Lutheran Choir performing Kim André Arnesen’s “Holy Spirit Mass” at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
Written by Brandon Woller.
500 Years Later, the Reformation Is Still Creating Music
MINNEAPOLIS — Lutheran congregants, I’ve learned, sing long and loud. They belt every verse of every hymn with all their hearts. And such was Martin Luther’s intent: that a congregation should participate actively and fully in worship services.
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