Eric A. Gordon

Eric A. Gordon, People’s World Cultural Editor, wrote a biography of radical American composer Marc Blitzstein and co-authored composer Earl Robinson’s autobiography. He has received numerous awards for his People's World writing from the International Labor Communications Association. He has translated all nine books of fiction by Manuel Tiago (pseudonym for Álvaro Cunhal) from Portuguese, available from International Publishers NY.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Eric A. Gordon

Culture

A double bill at LA Opera explores race, disability, illusion, love, and hope
March 8, 2024 By Eric A. Gordon
Two hour-long one-act operas from the last century challenge viewers to adjust their thinking caps.
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Culture

‘THREE’: Chekhov’s ‘Three Sisters’ reimagined in four contemporary American scenes
March 6, 2024 By Eric A. Gordon
THREE is an imaginative tour de force whose particular vision is to take a torrid character study and invite Americans to consider its significance in an intelligent and freshly illuminating staging.
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Culture

‘Outer Appearances’ features influential queer personalities in charming portraits
February 14, 2024 By Eric A. Gordon
It’s only 64 pages long, but it’s fully loaded with portraits of famous queer, mostly American, performers, playwrights, writers, artists and activists who have made a difference in the world.
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Donate to People’s World—or else!
February 9, 2024 By Eric A. Gordon
Or else? Yes, or else!
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Culture

Matthew Bourne’s ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ a ballet that will leap into your heart
February 2, 2024 By Eric A. Gordon
The Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, in association with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, offers up the North American premiere of Romeo and Juliet that simply cannot be missed.
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‘De Organizer’ and ‘The Dreamy Kid’: Premiere recordings of James P. Johnson operas
February 1, 2024 By Eric A. Gordon
Naxos has just dropped on the world a revelation of what authentic Black opera could look and sound like, with one complete short opera, De Organizer.
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Culture

‘Canto’ by pedal steel guitarist Susan Alcorn pays homage to Chilean Resistance
January 26, 2024 By Eric A. Gordon
Susan Alcorn has carved out a multi-sided musical career for herself focusing on her main instrument, the pedal steel guitar.
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Culture

‘La Cocina’: A slice of life inside a frenetic New York restaurant kitchen
January 25, 2024 By Eric A. Gordon
As sometimes happens when you dine out at a much-touted eating venue, the results are not always 100% satisfying. And I’m afraid that was my take-out from La Cocina.
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