By Maria Bregman, music critic When Giuseppe Verdi composed Aida in 1871, he crafted an opera that would transcend its time. Set against the grandeur…
By Maria Bregman, music critic Opera, a genre often tied to tradition, has experienced a dramatic evolution in recent years. As contemporary composers breathe new…
By Maria Bregman, literary critic and writer The American literary landscape of the 20th century is a battleground for giants. Among the many names that…
For decades, the cultural narrative surrounding the great outdoors has been inextricably linked with the concept of suffering. The romanticised ideal of the alpinist or…