Category Archives: Magazines

VERDI’S THE FORCE OF DESTINY AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

The Force of Destiny was a Verdi opera unknown to me. I began my usual pre-performance routine. I read about Verdi’s life as he began writing the Force of Destiny . I read the play upon which the libretto is based. I then read the libretto and listened to a few audio recordings. I would […]

March 11, 2024 – 9:40 am | By Jake P | Posted in Acting, Books, Current Events, from Paul, Guest Opinion, History, Magazines, Music, Opera, Quotations, Theater, Uncategorized | Comments Off on VERDI’S THE FORCE OF DESTINY AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

RAVINIA OFFERS A MAGNIFICENT DON GIOVANNI

When opera arrived in Chicago, Mozart’s masterpiece Don Giovanni lagged behind in public approval. The Chicago Tribune reports that in 1867 “Don Giovanni has literally fought its way into public favor here. When first produced it attracted only musicians who recognized its intrinsic worth. But year after year Don Giovanni audiences grow larger and larger. […]

August 14, 2022 – 6:04 pm | By Paul Kuritz | Posted in Acting, Books, Current Events, from Paul, History, Magazines, Men and Women, Music, Newspapers, Opera, Quotations, Theater, Uncategorized | Comments Off on RAVINIA OFFERS A MAGNIFICENT DON GIOVANNI

1918 Hollywood and the Spanish Flu

    From  The LA EVENING EXPRESS 13 October 1918        

July 1, 2020 – 12:57 pm | By Paul Kuritz | Posted in Acting, from Paul, History, Magazines, Media, Newspapers, Quotations, Science | Comments Off on 1918 Hollywood and the Spanish Flu

The Third Wave and You

Do you think the “Third Wave” of Pentacostalism has influenced your church? Don’t be too sure.

August 20, 2007 – 11:28 am | By Paul Kuritz | Posted in Magazines, The Gospel of the Kingdom, Theology | Comments (1)