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Lawler’s photographs can seem to swipe across, distort, or blur canonic artworks, questioning the systems and institutions that have lionized and valued them.
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
According to key Vatican watchers, Benedict’s death removed his long shadow of influence both for the church’s progressive wing, led by Francis, as well as for the more canonic and conservative wing Benedict represented.
—Eric J. Lyman, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2023
The piece begins in beatific, C-major stasis, as a jaunty hymn gathers momentum in canonic form.
—New York Times, 9 June 2022
As the amps trailed behind him, the music echoed off the banks of the canal and nearby buildings, giving hints of canonic motion.
—New York Times, 22 June 2018
In addition to giving numerous first Cleveland performances of works by canonic composers, the orchestra also will introduce several newer musical authors, including a new Composer in Residence, Bernd Richard Deutsch.
—Zachary Lewis, cleveland.com, 2 Nov. 2017
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has been devoting a disproportionate amount of the subscription season’s programming to canonic repertory regular attendees have heard many times over.
—John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2018
Lovers of Shakespeare and Moliere and other canonic favorites await the arrival of his seasonal menus with the anticipation of discerning foodies.
—Andrea Simakis, cleveland.com, 4 Feb. 2018
Before this week’s rehearsals, Nally described the music as highly canonic — looking back to composition techniques from the time of J.S. Bach.
—David Patrick Stearns, Philly.com, 27 June 2017
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
According to key Vatican watchers, Benedict’s death removed his long shadow of influence both for the church’s progressive wing, led by Francis, as well as for the more canonic and conservative wing Benedict represented.
—Eric J. Lyman, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2023
The piece begins in beatific, C-major stasis, as a jaunty hymn gathers momentum in canonic form.
—New York Times, 9 June 2022
As the amps trailed behind him, the music echoed off the banks of the canal and nearby buildings, giving hints of canonic motion.
—New York Times, 22 June 2018
In addition to giving numerous first Cleveland performances of works by canonic composers, the orchestra also will introduce several newer musical authors, including a new Composer in Residence, Bernd Richard Deutsch.
—Zachary Lewis, cleveland.com, 2 Nov. 2017
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has been devoting a disproportionate amount of the subscription season’s programming to canonic repertory regular attendees have heard many times over.
—John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2018
Lovers of Shakespeare and Moliere and other canonic favorites await the arrival of his seasonal menus with the anticipation of discerning foodies.
—Andrea Simakis, cleveland.com, 4 Feb. 2018
Before this week’s rehearsals, Nally described the music as highly canonic — looking back to composition techniques from the time of J.S. Bach.
—David Patrick Stearns, Philly.com, 27 June 2017
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“Canonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canonic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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