On Book
August Wilson’s play just hit the big screen, but even greater rewards await on the page
By David A. Taylor Monday, November 25, 2024
The Baritone as Democrat
How Lawrence Tibbett prophesied the Metropolitan Opera crisis of today
By Joseph Horowitz Thursday, November 21, 2024
Writer on Board
The cruise story from Twain to Shteyngart
By Thomas Swick Thursday, September 5, 2024
Nights at the Opera
Long before he wrote his masterly novels, Stendhal was transformed by the power of music
By Robert Zaretsky Thursday, August 15, 2024
A Terrifying Delight
Following Robert Frost into the depths
By Mark Edmundson Thursday, June 27, 2024
Consummated in Exile
A new recording of Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances conveys the breadth of the 20th-century composer’s life’s journey
By Joseph Horowitz Friday, June 14, 2024
Stereotypes and the City
What to make of HBO’s attempts to diversify an iconic show?
By Sharon Sochil Washington Thursday, April 25, 2024
Ripeness Is All
What may be the fate of classical music’s new superstars?
By Joseph Horowitz Thursday, April 11, 2024
Radical Elegies
At a time when many of us are cut off from the natural world, Wordsworth seems more essential than ever
By Jonathan Bate Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Givers
On this Mother’s Day, let’s acknowledge the power of those who offer both professional and domestic care
By Amanda Parrish Morgan Friday, May 8, 2020
Great Movie Music
Fifteen examples that avoid the usual suspects
By David Lehman Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Witness to an Unfolding Disaster
On this 50th Earth Day, a painter meditates on the changing relationship between her art and our imperiled planet
By Susan Williams Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Separating Viral Truths and Lies
Nudging people to be more skeptical on social media
By Marcus A. Banks Monday, March 23, 2020
A Matter of Pride
The enduring legacy of Gentleman’s Agreement
By David Lehman Monday, February 10, 2020
A Million Kindnesses
Honoring Jim Lehrer, beloved newsman and friend
By Robert Wilson Friday, January 24, 2020
Revolutionary Chaos
The first-ever English translation of a 20th-century Russian masterpiece
By Gary Saul Morson Friday, January 17, 2020
