Nina M. Jasanoff
Latest Articles
What The Hell Happened: Public Scandal and Hidden Turmoil at the Boston Symphony Orchestra
On March 6, the board of the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced that they would not be renewing the contract of their music director.
Remember the Ladies: Seven Depictions of the 19th Century and the Women Who Wrote Them
As the 19th century dawned, women took advantage of the novel to scrutinize the societies that considered them second class citizens.
‘There’s No Where Else on Earth That I Would Rather Be’: Eight of Broadway’s Greatest Love Songs
From hopeful dreams to passion felt in the moment, here are some of the most romantic songs the musical theater genre has given us to date.
The Power of the Music of the Night: The Spookiest, Eeriest, and Most Hair-Raising Songs from Broadway
From Audrey's screams as she is devoured, to the Phantom’s soft but seductive tones, these are sure to set your hair on edge.
A Critical Eye: Alternative Visions of Motherhood at the Harvard Film Archive
“Mildred Pierce” (1945) explores the lengths to which a mother would go in order to protect her children.
So You Want to Dress Like…The 1950s
Apart from obvious fashion details, how should one actually dress to resemble Grace Kelly?
From Tchaikovsky to Tilson Thomas: A History of Classical Music at the BSO
On the whole, it was a fantastic concert, especially for those who desire to get more into classical music.