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Classical Album Review: Carlos Simon’s “Four Symphonic Works”

October 30, 2024
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Carlos Simon’s gifts and voice are real even, as with every composer, his muse sometimes leads him down errant pathways.

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Classical Album Reviews: Magnus Lindberg’s Viola Concerto and Claire Huangci’s “Made in U.S.A.”

October 29, 2024
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There’s plenty in Magnus Lindberg’s viola concerto to occupy the ear, and pianist Claire Huangci makes the complex passagework of a trio of American composers speak with breathtaking ease.

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DocTalk: Mimicking the Master’s Voice in “My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock”

October 29, 2024
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To his credit, Mark Cousins does provide some insights into Alfred Hitchcock’s motifs and obsessions, from doors to staircases to creepy, dank interiors crammed with gizmos, gewgaws, and cobwebs.

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Concert Preview: The Dresden Dolls Return — Letting Out a Primal Scream

October 28, 2024
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“We want everyone to come and let out a primal scream,” said Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls.

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Arts Advocacy: Sign Our Petition! An Open Letter to Generative AI Leaders

October 27, 2024
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It is time for some fierce pushback from the artistic community and lovers of the arts to Generative AI Leaders.

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Coming Attractions: October 27 through November 12 — What Will Light Your Fire

October 27, 2024
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Our expert critics supply a guide to film, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Arts Remembrance: Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead

October 26, 2024
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Thanks in large part to the late Phil Lesh’s influence, the performances of the Grateful Dead developed a signature blend of composition and improvisation.

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At the New York Film Festival — The Pillaged, the Endangered, and the Infinite

October 26, 2024
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A reviews of a trio of standout films at this year’s New York Film Festival: Mati Diop’s “Dahomey”, Marta Mateus’ “Fogo do Vento”, and Jem Cohen’s “Little, Big, and Far”.

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Woodstock Film Festival, Dispatch #1 — Human Struggles

October 26, 2024
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At the Woodstock Film Festival: the stunning documentary “The Remarkable life of Ibelin” and Mike Leigh’s rich and powerful “Hard Truths”.

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Concert Review: The Boston Chamber Music Society Perform Ives, Mendelssohn, and Mozart

October 25, 2024
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The Boston Chamber Music Society’s greatest strengths lay in its skill in letting the music breathe.

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