“Luther was not a lover of human freedom: he insisted on absolute obedience to the external authority of secular rulers; and his violent denunciation of the Peasants’ Revolt and his call for its bloody repression demonstrated a fanatical determination to uphold external authority.” And yet, argues historian Frank Furedi, his challenge to the authority of the Roman Catholic hierarchy led directly to the idea that one could challenge authority as such.
Author: Matthew Westphal
Minneapolis Central Library Has A Social Worker On Staff
“[Kate] Coleman works full time at the downtown library as part of a yearslong effort by the Hennepin County Library system to better help the homeless connect with tools and resources in the area.”
How One Song Changed The Arc Of ‘Natasha, Pierre, And The Great Comet Of 1812’
“More than just a nice showcase for Josh Groban, ‘Dust and Ashes’ makes the non-linearity of mental illness dramatically compelling.”
The Young Composer Whose Way With The Orchestra Impresses Even Riccardo Muti
“He looks like a club DJ. The titles of his pieces – Omnivorous Furniture, for one – are punk-rock friendly. The music itself sounds so spontaneous it has to be at least partly improvised.” David Patrick Stearns talks to composer Mason Bates.
Being A Flamboyantly Gay Man In The Ballet World Is Not Easy, But These Two Are Doing It Fiercely
A Q&A with James Whiteside, 32 and a principal at ABT, and Parker Kit Hill, a 21-year-old student at the Joffrey Ballet School with triple-threat talent, a decidedly un-classical look, and a big social media presence.
Did Russian Hackers Plant A Fake Adult Coloring Book On Amazon?
“Publishers believe that Russian individuals are behind the creation of an fake book parodying a self-styled manual for resisting US president Donald Trump and other populist leaders, with the author, historian Timothy Snyder, claiming the listing to be the latest attack in a series of efforts by Russians to undermine his work.”
Miami City Ballet’s Patricia Delgado – The Exit Interview
“I’m a very hard worker, and I know that about myself. But I like a supportive environment, and I don’t necessarily think I do my best in that competitive, edgy vibe. And I knew something different down here. I knew that there was like a real supportive family vibe. I’m just very grateful that this existed down here. If it hadn’t, I don’t know – I don’t know if I would have pursued it.”
Philadelphia Museum Of Art Launches Half-A-Billion-Dollar Fundraising And Renovation Campaign
“The campaign, which already has raised $326 million, according to museum officials, is aimed at completely revamping the interior of the museum, enhancing programming, and adding to the museum’s endowment, which now stands at about $448 million, well below comparable institutions across the country.”
Westminster Choir College Is Officially For Sale
The college’s parent school, Rider University (which bought Westminster in 1992), has been facing financial pressures and declining enrollment (though Westminster’s enrollment is healthy), and wants cash from the sale. The Rider board’s stated preference is for a buyer to continue to operate Westminster at its Princeton campus, though separate sales of the school and its real estate are possible as well.
What Will Brexit Mean For Culture?
“A combination of shock, motivation and fears for the future can be … felt throughout the country’s cultural institutions. The insecurity is also an economic one. The cultural industry, which includes film, the art trade and the TV industry, contributes 84.1 billion pounds (97 billion euros) to the British economy.”