Were you silent or were you silenced Were you silent or were you silenced

A new production of Die schweigsame Frau at the Berlin Staatsoper has precious little to say.

We wear the masque We wear the masque

A brief concert at the Frick Collection teases the multifaceted artistry of Davóne Tines

An opalescent wonder An opalescent wonder

In a lovingly curated program of art songs, Ying Fang and the pianist Myra Huang presented pieces hailing from four different national traditions.

Silent treatment Silent treatment

It is perhaps a misperception to suggest that Die Schweigsame Frau is stronger in the uncut version.