Tag: Arts & Culture

‘The Sacred Journey’: A Monumental Challenge Awaits Pianists of the NTD International Piano Competition

After interruption by a global pandemic and a war, the 6th NTD International Piano Competition is fast approaching, and participating pianists are set to receive the much-awaited commissioned piece that serves as the centerpiece of the competition. On Sept. 15, pianists will see the work “The Sacred Journey” for the first time. They have 45…


Theater Review: ‘Ernani’: Early Verdi Opera Resonates With Male Voices

CHICAGO—With “Ernani,” Verdi’s fifth opera, his fame took a giant leap. The opera premiered in Venice in 1844, and then went on to world stages in London, Paris, and New York, making the Italian composer an international superstar in his own time. Based on the Victor Hugo play, “Hernani,” with the libretto by Francesco Maria…


Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953)

Fierce competition among sponge fishermen forces a Greek-American family to fish in the dangerous 12-mile reef area off the western coast of Florida. Credit: Public Domain Movies – BUY Jan 6 DVD: https://www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “EpochTV” for 20% off. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the…


Things to Come (1936)

The story of a century: a decades-long World War II leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel. Credit: Public Domain Movies – BUY Jan 6 DVD: https://www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “EpochTV” for 20% off. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click…


The Chase (1946)

Chuck Scott gets a job as chauffeur to tough guy Eddie Roman; but Chuck’s involvement with Eddie’s fearful wife becomes a nightmare. Credit: Public Domain Movies – BUY Jan 6 DVD: https://www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “EpochTV” for 20% off. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save”…


Little Big Man: Some Lessons From ‘The Father of the Constitution’

At first glance, James Madison (1751–1836) appeared unimpressive. A second glance would likely produce the same result. He was often plagued by ill health, including what were then known as bilious fevers and a mild form of possible epilepsy. His frailty prevented him from serving in the Continental Army, and years later, as president, he…


Book Review: ‘The Great Passion’: A Youth’s Introduction to the World of Bach

Classical music fans will relish this read. Anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one will understand the depths of grief portrayed. Together, the two major themes of glorious sound and unbearable sorrow fuse to create a heartfelt and moving narrative. Readers will be refreshed and renewed by this inspiring and faith-filled story…


Film Review: ‘McEnroe’: The Tennis ‘Enfant Terrible’ Bad Boy Makes Good

NR | 1h 50min | Documentary, Biography, Sports | 2 September 2022 (USA) The opening scene in “McEnroe” shows John McEnroe walking alone at night on a New York street while he delivers a brief voice-over monologue. “Greatness is a combination of things. You look back and you say, well, someone gave me an ability to do something better than others. You…


Kronos and Kairos: Sacred and Mundane Time

Do you remember when school vacations seemed to extend forever? Six weeks was an infinite amount of time to do almost everything in, and only perhaps in the last few days did you have that uneasy feeling that the vacation was soon to end. Now, six weeks? You blink and it’s gone. I’m writing this…


The Early Worm Gets the Bird (1940)

Mammy blackbird puts her three little ones to bed, but one of them stays up reading “The Early Bird Catches the Worm.” Mammy throws the book out the window and warns the little ones about the fox, which will surely get them if they try to be an early bird. Credit: Public Domain Movies –…