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Dailan Xu
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Lang Lang’s Dazzling Season Debut in Symphony Hall: A Night of Dances and Bursts of Emotion
The concert was not merely a performance, but a masterful and emotional journey through sound, movement and spirit.
So You Want to Read Like a History Concentrator
These works explore questions of cultural dynamics and remembrance, perfect for anyone who wants to read like a History concentrator.
A Brilliant Tapestry of Sound: H+H’s performance of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Overall, the balance between individual artistry and ensemble unity made for an unforgettable and resonating experience.
BPO Performs Strauss and Mahler: A Picturesque Retrospective of Life and Death
The pairing of Strauss and Mahler provided a poignant exploration of life’s fleeting beauty with a sense of introspection and wonder.
Vivaldi Meets Tawadros: Australian Chamber Orchestra Makes the Four Seasons New
This cross-cultural musical mix highlighted a variety of inspirations.
Singing Poetry with Illustrations: Cecilia Vicuña’s Poetry Performance with Translator Rosa Alcalá at T.S. Eliot Memorial Reading
Introduced by Rosa Alcalá, the Woodberry Poetry Room’s T.S. Eliot Memorial Reading spotlighted Cecilia Vicuña’s creative work.
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Cecilia Vicuña and Rosa Alcalá at The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
Live Calligraphy in the Courtyard: Chinese Artist Wang Dongling Performs ‘Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow’ at the Harvard Art Museums
“Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow” (飞花散雪) was performed in the courtyard of the Harvard Art Museums by the Chinese calligraphy artist Wang Dongling.
‘Made in Germany?’ Review: A Multi-Layered Collage of German Identity at The Harvard Art Museums
The exhibition powerfully highlights the importance of art in sparking dialogue and promoting understanding of complex historical times.
Dorm Room Art: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board
With Harvard move-in now complete, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflects on their favorite pieces of dorm room art.
When Opera Meets Ballet: Lowell House Opera’s ‘The Unknowable’
The Lowell House Opera premiered Benjamin T. Rossen ’23’s “The Unknowable, An Operatic Ballet in Two Acts” on Feb. 10 and 11 in Sanders Theatre.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ by Handel and Haydn Society: A Spiritual Journey and Holiday Oratio
The Handel and Haydn Society took the audience on a spiritual journey right at the start of the holiday season.
12 Harvard Affiliates Named Schwarzman Scholars, Marking the University’s Highest Number of Awardees Ever
Twelve Harvard students and alumni were selected as Schwarzman scholars on Wednesday, representing Harvard’s largest cohort since the scholarship’s founding in 2015.
Polish Politician Radosław Sikorski, Academics Discuss Polarization at Center for European Studies Event
Polish politician Radosław Sikorski, a member of the European Parliament, discussed polarization in Polish politics at a symposium hosted by Harvard’s Center for European Studies on Wednesday.
‘Time’s Echo Live’ Feature: A Musical Journey through War and Memory
“Time’s Echo Live” was a two-day festival, celebrating the connection of music and prose to the past through four composers: Arnold Schoenberg, Richard Strauss, Benjamin Britten, and Dmitri Shostakovich.
