The Critic's Notebook | The New Criterion
On Rome, Joseph Horowitz, Mahler, Schubert, Dance Theatre of Harlem & more from the world of culture.
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On Rome, Joseph Horowitz, Mahler, Schubert, Dance Theatre of Harlem & more from the world of culture.
If the pandemic gave us one thing, it might be a reminder to deeply appreciate every in-person gathering. This struck me while watching Jean Butlers What We Hold, which unites a varied cast of all ages, skilled in a range of dance genres (but all in Irish step on some level).
The critically acclaimed site-specific work was re-designed and re-staged for New York’s stunning Irish Arts Center.
The antidote to her star-making turn in “Riverdance,” Jean Butler embraces Irish dance history and modernity in “What We Hold."
All of these artists have seen an increase in their profile in 2023, with museum shows, major prize wins, and unexpected leaps at auction.