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Dailan Xu

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Lang Lang’s Dazzling Season Debut in Symphony Hall: A Night of Dances and Bursts of Emotion

The concert was not merely a performance, but a masterful and emotional journey through sound, movement and spirit.


So You Want to Read Like a History Concentrator

These works explore questions of cultural dynamics and remembrance, perfect for anyone who wants to read like a History concentrator.


A Brilliant Tapestry of Sound: H+H’s performance of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos

Overall, the balance between individual artistry and ensemble unity made for an unforgettable and resonating experience.


BPO Performs Strauss and Mahler: A Picturesque Retrospective of Life and Death

The pairing of Strauss and Mahler provided a poignant exploration of life’s fleeting beauty with a sense of introspection and wonder.


Vivaldi Meets Tawadros: Australian Chamber Orchestra Makes the Four Seasons New

This cross-cultural musical mix highlighted a variety of inspirations.


Singing Poetry with Illustrations: Cecilia Vicuña’s Poetry Performance with Translator Rosa Alcalá at T.S. Eliot Memorial Reading

Introduced by Rosa Alcalá, the Woodberry Poetry Room’s T.S. Eliot Memorial Reading spotlighted Cecilia Vicuña’s creative work.


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Cecilia Vicuña and Rosa Alcalá at The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts


Live Calligraphy in the Courtyard: Chinese Artist Wang Dongling Performs ‘Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow’ at the Harvard Art Museums

“Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow” (飞花散雪) was performed in the courtyard of the Harvard Art Museums by the Chinese calligraphy artist Wang Dongling.


‘Made in Germany?’ Review: A Multi-Layered Collage of German Identity at The Harvard Art Museums

The exhibition powerfully highlights the importance of art in sparking dialogue and promoting understanding of complex historical times.


Dorm Room Art: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board

With Harvard move-in now complete, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflects on their favorite pieces of dorm room art.