by Christine Lesiak Elisabeth Hauptmann. Longstanding debate rages as to the authorship of many of Brecht’s works, and Elisabeth Hauptmann’s hand in the The Threepenny Opera is no exception. Hauptmann was in her early 20s when she moved to Berlin where she was hired by Brecht as his secretary and worked as his translator. Witnesses … Read moreElisabeth Hauptmann: Invisible Author – curious arts
Don’t Laugh With Them, Laugh At Them by Suzie Martin, MFA Directing Candidate If you have heard only one thing about Brecht’s theatre theory you have probably heard of the Alienation Effect. In German, the A-effect is referred to as Verfremdungseffekt. To understand what Brecht is advocating it is helpful to use the more direct … Read moreBrecht’s Alienation Effect – curious arts
Brad Necyk creating short films with organ and tissue transplant donors and recipients Brad Necyk (’13 MFA). Bradley Necyk (‘13 MFA) has combined his skills as an image maker with his genuine spirit of collaboration to earn himself an extended stay at the University of Alberta Hospital. Necyk was selected as the first Artist in … Read moreArtist in residence at Transplant Services – 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
Canada’s only national competition for book design presents the book as a fine work of art in the FAB Gallery until Feb. 14 There are approximately 10,000 books published in Canada every year. What we read is a matter of individual taste, but how that information is presented is a matter of design. Good design … Read moreAlcuin Awards for Book Design – curious arts