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At its core, in 1968 “Hair” was a protest against the Vietnam War. Or more exactly, it was a protest against being drafted to fight in the Vietnam War. The war is long over – the Vietnamese won. We now send them tourists, including war tourists. They grow much of our cheap coffee. The draft [...]
One daughter, called a “shrew” for being loud and unruly, is given over by her father to be “tamed” by a man who openly woos her for her money. The other daughter, the supposedly mild and obedient one, is auctioned off for marriage to the highest bidder. In bare outline, the two central plots of [...]
For nearly two thousand years (ending in the 14th century), the historical Silk Road, a series of land and sea trade routes, crisscrossed Eurasia, enabling the exchange of goods and innovations from Japan to the Mediterranean Sea. Over the centuries, many important scientific and technological innovations migrated to the West along the Silk Road, including [...]
Centre College is dedicated to giving students the skills to become leaders in a global society. Critical thinking, resourcefulness, independence, and a willingness to try new things are all fostered throughout the campus. The New Century Chamber Orchestra, which performs without a conductor, offers a model of the self-reliance and peer collaboration for which Centre [...]
Since its inception in 1992, the Brentano String Quartet has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim. While they have performed in the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House, they have served as the first Resident Quartet at Princeton University since 1999. During its first European tour, [...]
Internationally renowned for inspired programming and the rapturous response of audiences and critics, the Australian Chamber Orchestra is a product of its country’s vibrant, adventurous and inquiring spirit. In performances around Australia, around the world and on many recordings, the ACO moves hearts and stimulates minds with repertoire spanning six centuries and a vitality and [...]
