by Payam Saeedi Natalie Davidson and Zvonimir Rac in The Threepenny Opera. It may come as a surprise to many, but opera was a genre that was not always highly favoured by spectators in England, not even by the bourgeoisie. All the elements and features of opera became overused and resulted in predictable, repetitive productions. … Read moreBallad Opera and Brecht – curious arts
by Lauren Steyn-Hyatt In The Threepenny Opera, we are introduced to the ringleader of a notorious gang, Macheath, or as he is more popularly known – Mack the Knife. Mack gets himself into trouble by marrying Polly Peachum, daughter of a bourgeois businessman. Polly’s parents are indignant that their daughter is bedding an infamous criminal, … Read moreProstitutes with a cause in Threepenny Opera – curious arts
Prof’s painting exhibit in FAB Gallery an opportunity for imaginative contemplation Jesse Thomas’ compositions are constructed from several spheres or lenses of observation, such as the constructed (history, culture, personal identity, nostalgia) and the empirical (imagery drawn from direct observation). His paintings unfold in dream-like, delineated narratives which leave much for the viewer to explore, … Read moreJesse Thomas: Songs from the Labyrinth – curious arts
Music students reminisce about that one time at U of A band camp Each year, the University of Alberta’s Department of Music invites high school students from across the province to rehearse and perform with faculty members in the University of Alberta High School Honour Band at the Winspear Centre. This year, a record number … Read moreU of A High School Honour Band Memories – curious arts
Our guest violin virtuoso playing Beethoven’s Sonatas University of Alberta pianist Jacques Després and violinist Andrew Wan have united to play all Beethoven’s sonatas for violin and piano over three consecutive years for the pleasure of Edmonton classical music audiences. This Friday, February 6 is the third and final concert in the annual series, featuring … Read more5 things to know about Andrew Wan – curious arts