Timeless

Judaism rejects the notions of beauty that underscore Christian classical music, from Bach to Mozart—but the music still speaks to us

Jewish Star

Despite his notorious pro-Hitler comments at Cannes, Lars von Trier is more of a Jew than he knows and Melancholia a more Jewish movie than he realizes

Ring of Truth

The Metropolitan Opera’s new Siegfried, part of its ambitious Ring cycle, exposes the greatness—and the limitations—of Wagner and his admirers

Understudy

The new production of Don Giovanni at the Metropolitan Opera is well cast but marred by poor conducting

Perversion Was Never So Dull

The New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala

Muted

Performances of Wagner’s music are effectively banned in Israel. Should they be?

Israeli Orchestra Plays Wagner in Germany

Think of it as a wonderful bit of revenge

Sundown: Breaking! Ashkenazim Are Smart

Plus, Adelsons offer new Birthright gift, King kills Blitzer, and more

Our Revenge on Wagner

Jewish opera buffs make buffa of Wagner’s opera

Notes From Underground

A new history examines the Jewish role in the musical world of Czarist Russia