In the face of untold atrocities, our only respite is that of the unbreakable: family, dreams, conviction. And... music.

If you think you’re too good for wrestling, come to this show. If you think you know something about race and complicity, come to this show. If you feel disconnected from theatre, you should especially come to this show.

As always, András Schiff combines effortless technical excellence without sacrificing the soul of the piece. This is Baroque keyboard music at its most fulsome.

Lin's created that most unlikely of beasts: a play that unwraps itself slowly and thoughtfully with nary a slow moment.

Falling between someone’s vision of Eurotrash crossed with lounge lizard, Koch one of the highest energy performers on the stage, strutting the stage and offering a peek into a fascinating world of Saddam’s palace with gold toilet seats and gold-plated weapons.

Whereas the heart of pianists like Andreas Schiff (who'll be at the SFS on October 6th and 13th) lies in the smallest of perfect gestures, Ax is appreciated best as a pianist in motion, master of the grand gesture.

Reaching the Declaration of Independence, we're reminded, was not a magical process, granted by divine intervention.

This combination of new works, eminently reasonable ticket prices, and an experimental spirit give new life to the theatre experience.

The second movement begins as a study in irony. This ländler was most certainly never danced by Maria and Captain Von Trapp.

The audience went wild, with fists pumping in the air as if it was a rock show.