Commentary
The “Monoman” was obsessive, exacting, and unforgettable.
In Boston and Hanover, new works by Alan Michelson and Kent Monkman challenge the myth of the vanishing Native—and the Cyrus Dallin bronze that enshrined it.
The widening chasm between European and American orchestras is not just a matter of polish, but of style, inheritance, and musical conviction.
Few things more clearly attest to the endurance of the human spirit and the drive for creativity than the uninterrupted and unstoppable torrent of brilliant new jazz albums we’ve already seen this year.
Tyshawn Sorey tops the Frances Davis Jazz Poll at mid-year, spurring a reflection on signal vs. noise in a crowded jazz landscape.
Fitting the past into the present: the year (so far) in rara avis (reissues/archival)
Every bookshelf becomes a latent crime scene: China’s all-too-familiar totalitarian playbook to encourage self-censorship.
A skeptical listener finds phrasing, groove, and quiet authority in an 85-minute Boston set.
A sprawling 250th‑anniversary display sidles up to hot‑dog branding and influencer playfulness.
Arts Remembrance: The Musical Mission of Joel Cohen
His galvanizing presence left an enduring mark on Boston’s musical culture.
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