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Music Interview: Lukas Nelson on the Rollicking and Rowdy “Sticks and Stones”

November 19, 2023
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Count on Lukas Nelson + POTR to approach whatever they perform with conviction

Film Review: “May December” — Tabloid Romance

November 19, 2023
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The scenario may seem a bit too meta, but in director Todd Haynes’ deft hands, the tonal complexities of ” May December” are quite dizzying to behold.

Concert Review: Pianist Daniil Trifonov — He Covers the Waterfront

November 18, 2023
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Daniil Trifonov’s long-awaited return to Symphony Hall showed that he continues to embody the fullness of the great Russian pianistic legacy.

Theater Review: “The Band’s Visit” — Revelations of Commonality

November 17, 2023
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This well-directed and performed production of a musical about the universal longing for connection delivers a stirringly heart felt experience.

Film Review: “Dream Scenario” – Dream a Little Dream of Me?

November 17, 2023
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Nicolas Cage plays a man who craves renown but can only captivate an audience of sleepyheads.

Short Fuse Podcast #65: Arts Commentary and Criticism — The Canary in the Mine Shaft

November 16, 2023
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In this episode of the Short Fuse, host Elizabeth Howard and Editor-in-Chief and founder of the “Arts Fuse,” Bill Marx, discuss the vital role arts commentary and criticism play in nurturing an open and democratic society

Weekly Feature: Poetry at The Arts Fuse

November 16, 2023
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This week’s poem: Joanna Fuhrman’s “If My Mother Returns from the Dead”

Jazz Album Review: “Seven Skies Orchestra” — Ramping Up the Musical Possibilities

November 13, 2023
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Tenor saxophonist Ivo Perelman’s work is customarily full of subtle surprises, akimbo with shifts and side-trips. This new recording, with a sextet, is no exception.

Concert Review: Sir András Schiff — A Night to Remember

November 13, 2023
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The pianist provided a 150-minute long procession of anecdotes, thoughts, and absolutely first-class playing for his adoring, thoroughly attentive audience, who happily bought tickets to hear whatever Sir András Schiff chose to play.

Poetry Review: “All the Eyes That I Have Opened” — Beautifully Clear Sighted

November 13, 2023
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Franca Mancinelli’s poetry refreshingly interweaves personal, historical, cultural, and ecological themes

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