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Classical Album Review: “A Sicilian Traveller” — Exploring Different Corners of the Globe

June 30, 2021
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Cellist Alessio Pianelli’s playing is songful and lovely. The Avos Chamber Orchestra — essentially a student orchestra — imbues their performances with a confidence and surety that is inspiring.

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Coming Attractions: June 29 through July 13 — What Will Light Your Fire

June 29, 2021
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As the age of COVID-19 wanes, Arts Fuse critics have come up with a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music. Please check with venues about whether the event is available by streaming or is in person. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Classical Album Review: Augustin Hadelich plays Bach

June 29, 2021
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The most striking thing about violinist Augustin Hadelich’s approach to these Bach pieces is his emphasis on the music’s dancing line.

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Jazz Album Review: “Merci Miles! Live at Vienne” — Of Historic as well as Musical Value

June 28, 2021
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Davis solos less on Merci Miles than I wish he had, but he plays with precision, taste, and expression.

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Film Commentary: Provincetown Film Festival — A Very Good Year

June 28, 2021
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John Waters and I were in sync with our favorite in this year’s festival.

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Opera Commentary: Labor Action at the Met — “Wear Your Union Colors!” — Update

June 26, 2021
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Locked-Out MET Stagehands and Skilled Craftspeople ,Joined by Union Supporters, Launch First-of-Its-kind Interactive “Virtual Picket Line.”

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Television Review: “Starstruck” — Rewriting the Rom-Com

June 25, 2021
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Starstruck is the rare rom-com that will appeal to audiences who aren’t just fans of the genre.

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Jazz Album Review: Barry Altschul’s 3Dom Factor — “Long Tall Sunshine”

June 25, 2021
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Long Tall Sunshine pulls off a delightful paradox: it combines in-your-face vigor with subtlety, probing free improvisations with appealing compositions.

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Television Review: “Penguin Town” — Birdwatching

June 23, 2021
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For kids and penguin lovers, Penguin Town is a gushy fait accompli. But the series also has rewards for others.

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Book Review: “The Brilliant Abyss” — Our Imperiled Oceans

June 23, 2021
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Helen Scales is a self-described nerd who studies the ocean as an enthusiast as well as a scientist.

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