Susan Miron

Concert Review: A Memorable “Winterreise” From Gerald Finley and Julius Drake

February 14, 2014
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Those of us who have heard Gerald Finley and Julius Drake knew what we were in for – truly beautiful singing throughout every range, and brilliantly expressive piano story-telling.

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Concert Review: Chameleon Arts Ensemble Sparkles, As Usual

February 5, 2014
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Chameleon Arts Ensemble’s rather lengthy program was like a huge feast, ending with the sumptuous Saint-Saëns’ Sonata No. 1 in d minor.

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Book Review: “The Elixir of Immortality” — A Fabulous Ride Through European History

February 1, 2014
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Love stories, treachery, brilliant plans, history itself gone awry – it’s all here in inspiring abundance in this fabulous novel, where the Spinozas make their way through hundreds of years of European history.

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Fuse Concert Review: Blue Heron, A Superbly Classy Renaissance Choir

December 26, 2013
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Blue Heron explores a rarely performed repertoire with a choir made up of sensational soloists.

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Concert Review: Mistral — A Welcome Act of Musical Chutzpah

December 8, 2013
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Mistral’s Artistic Director and flutist Julie Scolnik knows, after 17 successful years, how to run a terrific series – hire the best people, present a unifying theme, and program excellent music.

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Concert Review: Boston Early Music Festival’s Glorious Highlights

December 7, 2013
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The more I hear performed by the BEMF, especially their operas, the more deeply impressed – and thankful – I am.

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Book Review: “Some Day” — A Memorable First Novel about Waiting for Love

November 16, 2013
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In “Some Day,” Shemi Zarhin has masterfully woven together a tangle of bittersweet tales and elusive dreams. it is a book that is a pleasure to read and reread.

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Concert Review: A Prodigy Who Delivers the Goods — Benjamin Grosvenor

November 10, 2013
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I have seen my share of prodigies and their gushing PR. So I was pleasantly surprised when Benjamin Grosvenor, an unassuming youth in a white shirt and black pants, walked out and played with beauty and style.

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Concert Review: András Schiff’s Remarkable Piano Odyssey

November 2, 2013
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No pianist in his right mind is going to repeat this program. András Schiff had privileged us with a gift that only he could give.

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Concert Review: Pianist Yuja Wang — A Fearless Performer But Problematic Fashionista

October 20, 2013
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Two days after pianist Yuja Wang’s concert, and, sadly, what I remember best are the two skimpy dresses she wore.

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