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Romeo and Juliet is perhaps the most famous of Shakespeare’s plays and is thought to be the most famous love story in Western history.

In this edition of CARTAs Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics Series, three world-renowned researchers Antonio Damasio, Helen Fisher and Isabelle Peretz share their insights into the neural basis of art, creativity, emotions and music and the powerful roles they play in the evolution of the human species.

Newly promoted Marlene discovers that life above the glass ceiling is not all it's cracked up to be. A bold, searing comedy.

For many people, Beethoven is the greatest composer who ever lived...

Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it -- and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections.

Infamously known as the cursed Scottish play, Macbeth is perhaps Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy. James Marsters and Joanne Whalley star in this newly produced full cast dramatization.

A study of the ways music creatively expresses self-understanding, cultural environment, and aesthetic values from ancient to modern times.

If you are a lover of old-time radio and a fan of Orson Welles, you won't want to miss this treasure chest of legendary Orson Welles radio broadcasts!

An intimate portrait of playwright Suzan-Lori Parks featuring actors Don Cheadle and Jeffrey Wright; a close-up of the theater experience that's rarely seen on film.

Lilli Lehmann, born Elisabeth Maria Lehmann, was a German operatic soprano of phenomenal versatility. She was also a voice teacher.