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A monthly review of the arts and intellectual life. Interviews, poetry readings, musical criticism, and more.newcriterion.com

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Music for a While #78: Musical moments

Music for a While #78: Musical moments

Several composers have written “moments musicaux,” or “musical moments,” including Schubert and Rachmaninoff. So has a c... Read more

18 Jul 2023

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Music for a While #77: ’Tis of thee

Music for a While #77: ’Tis of thee

A program of American, or American-ish, music, in honor of Independence Day.Trad., “My Country, ’Tis of Thee”Dvorak, Str... Read more

26 Jun 2023

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Music for a While #76: Bustin’ out

Music for a While #76: Bustin’ out

Yes, June is bustin’ out, and so is a new episode. Jay plays that song and several others, known and less known. There’s... Read more

13 Jun 2023

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Roger Kimball introduces the June issue

Roger Kimball introduces the June issue

Roger Kimball, the Editor and Publisher of The New Criterion, discusses highlights of the June 2023 issue and reads from... Read more

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Music for a While #75: A coronation, a swan & more

Music for a While #75: A coronation, a swan & more

“Zadok the Priest” is the musical hit of British coronations, and has been since the 1720s. “The Swan” is a hit too, and... Read more

17 May 2023

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The meaning of ballet with Lincoln Jones

The meaning of ballet with Lincoln Jones

On May 11, 2023, The New Criterion welcomed Lincoln Jones, the director of the American Contemporary Ballet, Los Angeles... Read more

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Isaac Sligh & James Panero in conversation

Isaac Sligh & James Panero in conversation

Isaac Sligh & James Panero discuss the Republic of Georgia, Crusaders, travel writing, audiophiles & more.To rea... Read more

4 May 2023

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Roger Kimball introduces the May issue

Roger Kimball introduces the May issue

Roger Kimball, the Editor and Publisher of The New Criterion, discusses highlights of the May 2023 issue and reads from ... Read more

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Music for a While #74: Speak low, speak high

Music for a While #74: Speak low, speak high

Jay concludes this episode with “Speak Low,” the Kurt Weill song (lyrics by Ogden Nash). Before that, you have any numbe... Read more

24 Apr 2023

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Music for a While #73: Happy Easter

Music for a While #73: Happy Easter

A program of music, by a slew of composers.Bach, “Preis und Dank,” from the Easter OratorioBach, “Mache dich, mein Herze... Read more

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