ABOUT
即时 Riff is an online magazine founded by artists and journalists based in the UK and Germany, dedicated to providing Chinese-speaking readers worldwide with first-hand reports on performing arts, film reviews, concert critiques, and in-depth artist profiles.
即时 Riff 致力于缩短艺术时差，为全球中文读者提供英国、欧陆及世界各地第一手的音乐与表演艺术报道、电影节与音乐节现场，以及深入的艺术家专访。
First-hand reports on performing arts and concert critiques.
Deep dives into artists - unfiltered and real.
Festival and premiere film reviews.
The state of the art in performing arts.
Where art finds us first before we’re even looking.
MORE ABOUT US
In addition to covering the latest developments in theater, dance, and music, 即时 Riff offers unique insights through detailed on-the-ground notes and in-depth analysis. It explores not only traditional genres but also pushes boundaries in concert performances, offering fresh perspectives on diverse and innovative musical expressions. 即时 Riff also provides thoughtful film reviews that reflect both artistic merit and cultural context. From avant-garde experimental theater and cutting-edge concerts to reinterpretations of classical works, 即时 Riff aims to bridge the gap between Chinese-speaking audiences and the global arts scene.
The creation of this magazine reflects the growing diversity in performing arts and film criticism, especially in the realms of cross-cultural communication and real-time reporting.
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