From the audience—onstage and out in the seats—there was considerable appreciation, and Kissin sat down for his first encore: ...

Nathan C. Stewart on a recent performance by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

M. P. Kennedy on a performance by the early-music ensemble Kontrapunktus.

Suzanna Murawski on Pascal, German art & Magna Carta.

On Roman legends, the Savonnerie carpets, Grand Central Atelier, Dance Theatre of Harlem & more from the world of culture.

Once in a while, an artist who was successful in his time but forgotten soon after is “rediscovered” in a later era.

Marguerite was the result of a brief fling between Matisse, then studying painting, and his model Caroline Joblaud. Two and a ...

James Piereson Executive Director and Trustee, John M. Olin Foundation, 1985–2005; the foundation made its last grant and ...

Ms. Stemme has sung a variety of roles, but is especially known for ones that require heft and stamina. Three of her roles at ...