Goethe News

Goethe's Faust played right into the 19th-century obsession with sin and redemption.

While Germany struggles to emerge from the financial crisis, the incoming coalition plans to streamline the supervision of the banking sector.

History, literature, fantasy and cheekiness collide in "Wittenberg," a play by David Davalos that has received a highly caffeinated production by Rep Stage to launch the Howard County company's 17th season.

Before conductor Lorin Maazel even lifted his baton, the audience at the New York Philharmonic concert gave him a rousing ovation.

Writing for the string quartet forces the composer to focus on the essentials of what makes classical music: "Melody, Rhythm, Harmony, and Counterpoint". There is no room to hide, no place to take cover behind the splendor of massive sounds, no opportunity to dazzle with effects.