The Artists Questioning Nostalgia for East Germany’s Past
Contemporary works are casting a new light on sentimentality for Communism.
Posted inBayreuth Wagner Festival Berlin (Germany) Berlin State Opera Classical Music Deaths (Obituaries) Flimm, Jurgen Metropolitan Opera Opera Salzburg (Austria) Salzburg Festival Theater
Jürgen Flimm, Director of Festivals and Opera Houses, Dies at 81
He left his mark in Hamburg, Berlin, Strasburg and elsewhere. He also directed a memorable “Ring” cycle in Bayreuth.
Posted inBerlin (Germany) Cage aux Folles, La (Play) Fierstein, Harvey Herman, Jerry Komische Oper Berlin Kosky, Barrie (1967- ) Theater
Review: ‘La Cage aux Folles’ Brightens Up Berlin
The vivid characters and the infectious melodies of the 1983 musical prove remarkably durable in Barrie Kosky’s madcap production at Komische Oper Berlin.
Posted inBerlin (Germany) Chefs Cooking and Cookbooks Fillion, Barnabe Flowers and Plants Food Germany Singh, Rose Chalalai Teller, Juergen Tiravanija, Rirkrit Vo, Danh
For a Chef Beloved by the Art and Fashion Worlds, Flowers Make a Main Course
At the artist Danh Vo's farm north of Berlin, the restaurateur Rose Chalalai Singh created a lively lunch centered on the blossoms that grow there.