Morris Beachy

Remembering Austin's pioneering choral conductor

"...having earned the first doctorate in voice from the University of Southern California. From the moment he hit the..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arts Stalwarts

Twelve of Austin's cultural heroes will be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame at the 2003 Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony, and here is an introduction to them and some of their significant contributions to the local arts scene.

"...conducted countless concerts, and served as Austin Lyric Opera's chorus master its first six seasons. Thanks to him, UT..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Anna and the Apocalypse

Scottish zombie musical is your new Christmas playlist

"..."There's no such thing as a Hollywood ending," chorus the cast of horror-musical Anna and the Apocalypse, and..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Flying Dutchman

Austin Lyric Opera's first production of The Flying Dutchman was a solid and compelling staging of the opera that marked a turning point in Wagner's career and in German opera

"...spinning maidens and the crew of sailors, the ALO Chorus, abetted by the Texas State University Chorus, brought a..."

April 2, 2004 Arts Review by Jerry Young

Vanaja

Unlike the Bollywood films most mainstream audiences expect from India, Vanaja operates on a far more realistic level, with the added bonus of a melodramatic story that's a real heartbreaker.

"...operates on a far more realistic level, minus the chorus lines and oft-times inane muggery, but with the added..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Panoramic Voices’ Bach: Mass in B Minor

Director Brent Baldwin and his chorus made this work of pure uplift – rousing to sing, delightful to hear – a joy to experience

"...every movement a triumph. As sung by the hundred-plus chorus and soloists of Panoramic Voices, accompanied by an outstanding..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Moving Toward the Light

On the heels of its balletic colleagues, Chrous Austin melds music and movement to voice the unutterable

"...depths of the Holocaust this month. The work of Chorus Austin – one of those community partners in this..."

March 30, 2012 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Gay Place

The week is alive with the sound of Brand New Key, BLXPLTN, Fea, Julie Nolan, GayCL, Cap City Men's Chorus, and more

"...2:30pm. Black Box Theater, Eastview High School, 4490 E. University, Georgetown, 512/943-1800. $15-20. www.agapeactors.com...."

Oct. 3, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Music in Architecture – Architecture in Music

More songs about buildings and space

"...divide between different artistic disciplines. But this week, the University of Texas aims to prove it ain't necessarily so...."

Oct. 21, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fuck With Sad Girls

Bonnie Whitmore’s feminist anthem

"...wants to fuck with sad girls,” goes the rousing chorus for Bonnie Whitmore’s latest single – emphasizing a certain..."

Oct. 17, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

All Over Creation: Nativity

A new musical by the 'Urinetown' team is born on the 40 Acres, and the chorus line craves bra-a-ains

"...a Musical, and Best Direction of a Musical for University of Texas alum John Rando), it has become a..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Arts Column by Robert Faires

When Tomorrow Comes

"...six-and-a-half hours, and $30 outta Austin, 4pm. Southern Methodist University thespians histrionic at the Greer Garson Theatre, the grand..."

Oct. 16, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Summer Stock Austin's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

This musical succeeds on the infectious energy of every member of its enthusiastic cast

"...During the opening ensemble number, my eyes scanned the chorus, stopping at a performer situated so far stage right..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Chorale, Men's Chorus, Women's Chorus, and..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...riff on Chekhov, Thr3e Zisters; and the Texas State University Department of Theatre & Dance's spirited revival of Cole..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Culture Flash!

New theatre that aims to light a political fire under you, a new warehouse theatre for South Austin, and Central Texans sing out at Carnegie Hall

"...On Nov. 21, a chorus of Central Texans will make the walls at Carnegie..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...of a Salesman, Mary Moody Northen Theatre, St. Edward's University..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...Mussorgsky: Boris Godunov, Chorus Austin..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Director Don Toner announces a new theatre company for himself, David Stevens announces his departure from Chorus Austin, and UT's Department of Art & Art History announces a rare meeting of critical minds.

"...where the Playhouse's first efforts will be performed: Concordia University. Additional information on performance dates and the group itself..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...A professional chorus of considerable focus: just eight voices singing only polyphonic..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Country Doctor

The Pickin' Singin' Professor, Rod Moag

"...South Asian Languages, teaches Hindi and Malayalam at the University of Texas at Austin. His office is tucked in..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Room Theatre Pocatello, Street Corner Arts Ragtime, Texas State University Department of Theatre and Dance The Repentance of Saint..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Try To Remember

How two kids from UT changed the course of the American musical

"...songs and revues), they were still students at the University of Texas and had not even begun working as..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Let Him Entertain You

Why producer Charles Duggan is staging the biggest holiday spectacular Austin's ever seen

"..."Jingle Bells" performed on 1,500 kazoos, a sing-along "Hallelujah Chorus," a live Frosty the Snowman (who melts), "O Holy..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Hair, Southwestern University..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sara Smile Still

Behind Sara Hickman's sunny countenance lies real life. And still a smile.

"..."[The Cactus] brings yet another educational element to the University of Texas, which is music. ... I'm gonna say..."

May 7, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Butler School of Music: For this John Adams, a King

UT honors the Nixon in China composer with an award for his notable musical work and three concerts featuring his compositions

"...been inside the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas. There, the buzz is all about John..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Free Night of Theater: The List

These Central Texas theatre companies are offering free tickets as part of the national Free Night of Theater campaign

"...Auditorium, UT campus, 2400 Whitis, 474-TIXS Saturday, Oct 29 Chorus Austin: The Creation, by Franz Joseph Haydn; Northwest Hills..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Arts Feature

Will Shill for Nukes

At UT and elsewhere, academic scientists are only too happy to lend their names and reputations to the nuclear power industry

"...Knight, an ethics specialist for the American Association of University Professors. "If I see an article by Jack Spratt,..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

Postmarks

Think Positive

"...as a full-time General Libraries staff member, that the University has some stake in. I have always found it..."

May 8, 1998 Column

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