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The Friends of The New Criterion recently gathered for an evening in celebration of Peter Vertacnik, whose “The Nature of Things Fragile” won the magazine’s twenty-third poetry prize. Listen to hear Peter read a number of poems from this new co
Jay has assembled a little celebration of spring: songs, arias, a symphony, a sonata. Who doesn’t want to sing spring?Argento, “Spring,” from “Six Elizabethan Songs”Sinding, “Rustle of Spring”Wagner, “Du bist der Lenz,” from “Die Walküre”B
On March 14, the Friends and Young Friends of The New Criterion gathered at the magazine’s headquarters to hear remarks from Dr. Alexander Chula on his new book, “Goodbye, Dr. Banda: Lessons for the West From a Small African Country.”
Recently, Carnegie Hall hosted a John Williams gala. The program was all-Williams and the composer himself conducted most of the concert. In this episode, Jay hosts his own little Williams gala.All by John Williams:“The Mission”Scherzo for
On February 29, the Galliard Society joined the Friends and Young Friends of The New Criterion at The Players in New York for remarks delivered by Dominic Green.
Rossini was born on February 29, 1792. So Jay doffs his cap to him. We also hear Schubert, Brahms, Ravel, and worthy others (including Dvořák, who knew how to swing).Rossini, Overture to “La gazza ladra”Schubert, Symphony No. 5, first movem
On the River Thames, the rise of cities & the future of history.A conversation occasioned by Jeremy Black’s essay in our February 2024 issue.
A Valentine’s Day special—with music by the likes of Strauss, Poulenc, and Barber, sung by the likes of Jessye Norman, Arleen Auger, and Leontyne Price. A bouquet, a box of candies—a musical present for you.Trad., arr. Quilter, “Over the Moun
Some rare Prokofiev, some common Prokofiev. An operatic blast from the past (Price and Tucker). A tribute to Colette Maze, a French pianist who has died at 109. Another tribute to Ewa Podleś, the great Polish contralto. A mixture of music, and
Jay offers tracks of various types—appropriate to the season. From William Byrd on throughspirituals and George Shearing. Merry Christmas.Bach, Christmas OratorioHandel, “Messiah”Byrd, “This Day Christ Was Born”Niles, “I Wonder as I Wa
Mussorgsky was inspired by some pictures at an exhibition. Mendelssohn, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky, among others, were inspired by their sojourns in Italy. In this podcast, Jay leads anenjoyable and enriching tour.Mussorgsky, “Pictures at an E
Executive Editor James Panero sits down with Visiting Critic Wilfred M. McClay to discuss “The burden of the humanities,” the fifth annual Circle Lecture of The New Criterion.The full text of the speech will be available in the November 2023
A phrase has crept up into our political discussion: “to know what time it is.” Jay begins this episode with a Rodgers & Hart song: “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was.” Then we have Mozart, Boccherini, Rachmaninoff, Donizetti—a slew of interesting
Frederica von Stade—known all over as “Flicka”—is an American mezzo-soprano and one of the greatest singers of our time, or any. Last month, Jay recorded a podcast with her, a “Q&A”: here. She is one of the most versatile singers. What Jay pres
Several composers have written “moments musicaux,” or “musical moments,” including Schubert and Rachmaninoff. So has a contemporary American, Joshua Nichols. Jay plays a “moment” from each composer. (Actually, Rachmaninoff gets two.) He also pl
A program of American, or American-ish, music, in honor of Independence Day.Trad., “My Country, ’Tis of Thee”Dvorak, String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, “American,” final movementPuccini, “ Dovunque al mondo ,” from “Madama Butterfl
Yes, June is bustin’ out, and so is a new episode. Jay plays that song and several others, known and less known. There’s also piano music, a violin piece—a tasty musical meal.Rodgers & Hammerstein, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” from “Carous
Roger Kimball, the Editor and Publisher of The New Criterion, discusses highlights of the June 2023 issue and reads from its opening pages.
“Zadok the Priest” is the musical hit of British coronations, and has been since the 1720s. “The Swan” is a hit too, and is never more magical than in Godowsky’s piano arrangement. These are two of the selections in this episode. Others are by
On May 11, 2023, The New Criterion welcomed Lincoln Jones, the director of the American Contemporary Ballet, Los Angeles, alongside the dancer Hannah Barr for a discussion and demonstration of ballet at a Friends and Young Friends spring soirée
Isaac Sligh & James Panero discuss the Republic of Georgia, Crusaders, travel writing, audiophiles & more.To read Isaac's article on Crusaders and the Caucasus in The Critic, visit https://thecritic.co.uk/issues/march-2023/land-of-ghosts-and-
Roger Kimball, the Editor and Publisher of The New Criterion, discusses highlights of the May 2023 issue and reads from its opening pages.
Jay concludes this episode with “Speak Low,” the Kurt Weill song (lyrics by Ogden Nash). Before that, you have any number of other interesting things. Well, a specific number: six. A very tasty menu of music.Handel, “The Harmonious Blacksmith
A program of music, by a slew of composers.Bach, “Preis und Dank,” from the Easter OratorioBach, “Mache dich, mein Herze, rein,” from the St. Matthew PassionMascagni, Easter Hymn, from “Cavalleria rusticana”Trad., arr. Bonds, “You Can T
Adam Kirsch & James Panero discuss the April poetry issue, the New Criterion Poetry Prize, and more. Brian Brodeur reads selections from his winning book, Some Problems with Autobiography (Criterion Books).
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