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Classical Concert Review: Chameleon Arts Ensemble Heads North

February 7, 2012
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Ms. Bolden’s goal of evoking wintry climes was achieved because of her choice of pieces and musicians, who performed these compositions so well.

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Concert Review: A Spectacular Performance by Cellist Pieter Wispelwey

February 5, 2012
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Dutch cellist Pieter Wispelwey first performed, as the soloist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. in the Celebrity Series line-up back in 2007. He made his second appearance at NEC’s Jordan Hall two nights ago. It was a spectacular performance.

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Film Interview: Helen Whitney — Film as Spiritual Autobiography

February 5, 2012
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Award-winning filmmaker Helen Whitney: “My films form a kind of spiritual autobiography. I’m always searching for subjects that allow me to ask the big questions: Why are we here? Why must we die? Is this all there is?”

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Concert Review: Two Memorable Productions of Charming Ravel Operas

February 4, 2012
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Aside from the intrinsic entertainment value of these operas, they show Ravel in quite a different light than we are used to from his chamber and other orchestral music.

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Book Review: The Precarious Existence of Symphony Orchestras

February 4, 2012
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This is a book for anyone interested not just in the economic state of the symphony orchestra, but in the overall financial health of the arts in the United States.

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Jazz Commentary Drill Down: Duke Ellington’s “New World A-Coming”

February 3, 2012
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Steve Elman is currently surveying works that illuminate the tradition of the jazz-influenced piano concerto. His series began with an examination of Chick Corea’s current recording, The Continents. In part two, he takes a look at eight works by jazz composers that precede the release of Corea’s work. This post is a detailed examination of…

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Film Review: The Ottawa Animation Shorts Festival

February 2, 2012
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I recommend keeping an eye out for this and other animation shows at local, independent theaters and museums. You will be dazzled and amazed.

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Commentary Drill Down: George Russell’s “Living Time”

February 1, 2012
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Fuse Jazz Critic Steve Elman is currently surveying works that illuminate the tradition of the jazz-influenced piano concerto. His series began with an examination of Chick Corea’s current recording, The Continents. In part two, he takes a look at eight works by jazz composers that precede the release of Corea’s work. This post is a…

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Jazz Commentary Drill Down: Dave Brubeck’s “Elementals”

February 1, 2012
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Fuse Jazz Critic Steve Elman is currently surveying works that illuminate the tradition of the jazz-influenced piano concerto. His series began with an examination of Chick Corea’s current recording, The Continents. In part two, he takes a look at eight works by jazz composers that precede the release of Corea’s work. This post is a…

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Fuse Commentary Drill Down: Donal Fox’s “Peace Out”

February 1, 2012
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Fuse Jazz Critic Steve Elman is currently surveying works that illuminate the tradition of the jazz-influenced piano concerto. His series began with an examination of Chick Corea’s current recording, The Continents. In part two, he takes a look at eight works by jazz composers that precede the release of Corea’s work. This post is a…

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