Man & Culture

07/04/2025

Happy July 4th!

Independence Day serves as an opportunity to once again reflect upon the truths that gave birth to America – this most wonderful and inherently good country.

On these pages, we’re committed to celebrating the American Experience and everything that is good and beautiful.

07/04/2025

Syndicate Endurance Team 's Henry Shoemaker has covered the IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman for us.

M&C Triathlon Correspondent Herny R. Shoemaker outlines his experiences covering the IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman.

06/30/2025

From our Chief Music Correspondent Professor Raymond Holden AM: "Brendel was more than just an executant musician, however: he was also an intellectual giant of great depth and breadth."

Transcendental, magisterial, revelatory and peerless were just some of the superlatives that critics reached for when describing the pianism of the late Alfred Brendel. As the doyen of central-European pianists for more than fifty years, he was the darling of audiences around the world and feted for

06/29/2025

has some of the most elegant furniture design in the world. You dont want to miss our interview with , one of Denmark's leading designers.

Rikke Frost, the celebrated Danish furniture designer has established a collaborative partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn. The 117-year-old Danish furniture company is a purveyor to The Royal Danish Court.

06/23/2025

Our Chief Music Correspondent, Professor Raymond Holden AM of the Royal Academy of Music, has published a fascinating interview with the legendary British opera conductor, vocal coach, organist and pedagogue, Peter Robinson. During a career that has spanned more than fifty years, he has worked with some of the world’s greatest performing artists and has conducted, taught and coached at many of today’s most important opera houses, concerts halls and educational institutions.

Conductor, vocal coach, organist and pedagogue, Peter Robinson is one of opera’s most distinguished and highly respected figures. During a career that has spanned more than fifty years, he has worked with some of the world’s greatest performing artists and has conducted, taught and coached at ma

06/22/2025

Carlos Alcaraz won his second Grand Slam at Roland-Garros after defeating Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (10-2) in an epic showdown that lasted five hours and 29 minutes. “It was by far the best match of the year,” says Vesa Ponkka, President of the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC).

Carlos Alcaraz won his second Grand Slam at Roland-Garros after defeating Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (10-2) in an epic showdown that lasted five hours and 29 minutes.

06/20/2025

A couple of weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of attending the Bergen International Festival which was inaugurated by none other than Queen Sonia of Norway. I recently caught up with the mayor of Bergen, Marit Warncke, about what the festival means to her and her interactions with the Queen.

The festival was gracefully inaugurated by Queen Sonia who was received by Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffer, Bergen Mayor Marit Warncke, along with other local dignitaries.

06/10/2025

The Icelandic wunderkid brings lots of enthusiasm to , especially to ' , .

She’s passionate about Jean Sibelius’ (1865-1957) Violin Concerto. “It has a special place in my heart,” declares Helga Diljá Jörundsdóttir, the recent winner of the Young Soloists competition organized by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra (ISO).

06/09/2025

Check out our wide-ranging interview with the celebrated pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. We discuss the Bergen International Festival and 's beloved . , , &C.

He started out as an usherer at the Bergen International Festival in 1987. “I knew that if I would usher, I could get free tickets.” Almost 40 years later, the celebrated Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes has for many become synonymous with the festival itself.

06/01/2025

Here's some more coverage from Bergen International Festival:

The celebrates its 85th anniversary this year. , .

“Mozart’s Requiem is an action filled piece, especially its Dies irae, or Day of Wrath. It has lots of action, but it is musically very understandable. The piece is a bit unusual for Mozart who mostly composed in major, but towards the end of his life he mostly composed in minor,” says Fredrik

05/25/2025

https://manandculture.com/2025/05/drawing-introspection-from-my-olympian-triathlon/

My competitors – men in my age group – were truly impressive and outstanding amateur athletes, whose sportsmanship and absolute commitment to excellence inspires me to become an even better triathlete.

05/23/2025

. On Sunday, I successfully completed my longest to-date -- an : 1.15km swim followed by a 40km bike ride, and finally a 10km run. It was an amazing experience!