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Concert Review: Pianist Seong-Jin Cho — Fire and Precision

December 12, 2022
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The South Korean pianist possesses technique to burn. His tone is pearly and deep, capable of both haunting distance and grandeur.

Classical Concert Review: Celebrity Series Presents Junction Trio — Balancing Flair and Cohesion

December 11, 2022
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This young, superstar trio is capable of being as cool as it is fiery, and the performers’ strengths bring out the best in each other.

Jazz Interview: Trumpeter Mark Morganelli Makes It to Boston — Finally

December 11, 2022
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“The reason I started the Jazz Forum was to give emerging artists like myself the opportunity to perform.”

Arts Feature: According to Our Critics — The Best That TV Offered in 2022

December 10, 2022
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Were we able to watch all the new TV shows we wanted to in 2022? Hell, no! But here are some favorites.

Theater Reviews: On Broadway, “Topdog” Sizzles While “Salesman” Slogs

December 9, 2022
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In Broadway revivals, Topdog/Underdog is absolutely riveting, while Death of a Salesman feels forced and unconvincing.

Arts Commentary: Remembering the Culture Wars of the ’90s

December 8, 2022
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Freedom of expression is a more precious commodity than taste. Conservative critics were very clear about their moral imperative; they confidently vilified artists and terrorized institutions. No one won the culture wars — we lost them.

Classical Music Feature: “Best of 2022” — Unusual Operas Plus Some Songs, Choral, and Instrumental CDs

December 8, 2022
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Here’s my list of two dozen superlative operatic offerings of wildly differing kinds, plus some notable non-operatic offerings.

Book Review: “Jimi” — Hendrix’s Life in a Beautifully Designed Art Book

December 8, 2022
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Jimi’s sister and a Newton-based Hendrix scholar dig into the archives and come up with a coffee table book that celebrates the rock icon.

Classical Concert Review: Pianist Martin Helmchen  — Balancing Bach with Subtlety and Flair

December 7, 2022
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In his Celebrity Series debut, pianist Martin Helmchen performed a mostly vivid and colorful evening of Bach.

Doc Talk: Two New Documentaries about Political Terror Hit Close to Home

December 7, 2022
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Two powerful films about fending off violent threats, xenophobic and fascist.

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