Russian-German pianist Roman Salyutov visited Melbourne on his way home from New Zealand where he enthralled music lovers in a recital...writes Ron Jontof-Hutter.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presented a more unusual type of program consisting of three tone poems and a song cycle rather than the traditional overture, concerto, symphony format.
Sam Garlanski’s film, “Bye Bye Germany“ based on Michel Bergmann’s autobiographical novel is an entertaining addition to Holocaust stories, though this one is set in 1946 Frankfurt.
In medieval Spain and Portugal, Jews hid their true identity to avoid the Inquisition and led double lives. They became known as the Anusim...writes Ron Jontof-Hutter.
Palestinians are constantly urged by their leaders to engage in rage. Indeed, Abbas walked out of the UNSC meeting, not bothering to hear Ambassador Haley’s speech...writes Ron Jontof-Hutter.
