The Gypsy Song Continues to Live On Courtesy of BARD Conservatory Musicians
By Justin DeCausey “Opera is one of the most important art forms. It should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.” – Luciano Pavarotti What if I told you that five young musicians scattered across the United States wouldn’t let a year of uncertainty stop them from pursuing their passion for music? Well, these five took the Gypsy Song from Carmen by French composer Georges Bizet and knocked it out of the park. This...
Malawi Student Talks about Developing an Understanding of Our Own Cultures and Why It Is Important.
By Justin DeCausey “Recently I went to a wedding for a very important chief. There’s something that I realized when I went there. I realized that I didn’t know enough about my own culture. And that made me very upset.” – Chimwenwe Do you know what makes you one of a kind? Chimwenwe, a young Malawi girl, learned that lesson the hard way. Chimwenwe hooks the viewers in with a burst of energy during her...
Addie Rose Forstman’s Rendition of Sous le Ciel de Paris Displays Magnificent Range
By Paul Hyatt I must preface this review with the transparency that I do not have a background in music. However, I enjoy experiencing art in all of its forms. I believe that one of the most beautiful things about art is its ability to impact those who have little to no knowledge about its source material, and that is exactly what this performance by Addie Rose and Edward Forstman did for me. Sous le Ciel de Paris was written...
DiDonato’s Feel-Good Film Is Substantial Viewing for All
By Paul Hyatt It has been a year and a half now of severe illness, death, economic disparity, and distance from loved ones. Producer Tom DiDonato does not shy away from this harsh fact through his documentary-style film, PIVOT: Paying It Forward. However, his film does not feature the cruel and unforgiving reality that many have been forced to live with. Instead, DiDonato decides to highlight those who have dedicated the resources and...
The Global Search for Education: Director Lucca Vieira Takes an Honest Look at the Parkland Shooting and Its Aftermath
This month, audiences can see Director Lucca Vieira’s film, Parkland: Stories From the Survivors, on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube Channel. The film, Vieira’s debut work, was well-received at film festivals nationwide. On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. Vieira’s documentary is...
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