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Classical CD Review: Shostakovich & Arensky Piano Trios

November 20, 2021
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A mightily played, deeply felt, and finely recorded album from Trio Con Brio.

Book Reviews: Two Books on Labels That Forged the Soul Revolution

November 20, 2021
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Two recent books offer illuminating, behind-the-scenes looks at beloved soul music labels. .

Theater Review: “The Last Five Years” — Time-Tripping Through Scenes From a Marriage

November 19, 2021
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Leigh Barrett’s staging reflects a clear-eyed understanding of the power of the material’s simplicity, which makes The Last Five Years an exceptional musical experience: thought-provoking as well as captivating.

Theater Review: “The Half-Life of Marie Curie” — The Science of Friendship

November 19, 2021
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A valentine card is touching because it is short and sweet. A valentine play — even at 90 minutes with no intermission — wears out its affectionate welcome.

Concert Review: Billy Strings — “A Big Ball in Boston”

November 18, 2021
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Once again, Billy Strings pulled an exhilarating assemblage of musical influences under a big tent.

Film Review: “Karen Dalton: In My Own Time” – (One-of-a-kind musical find)

November 18, 2021
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Singular folksinger Karen Dalton never made it to the big time. A new documentary suggests why.

Film Review: “Film About a Father Who” — Daddy Lessons

November 16, 2021
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Rather than directly interviewing her father about his life, Lynne decided to take a more peripheral approach in order to figure out what makes her dear old dad tick.

Film Review: “Belfast’ — Black and White and Rosy All Over

November 16, 2021
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Belfast is overly sentimental and drenched if not drowned in nostalgia, but it’s also very sweet, uplifting, well-paced, beautifully shot, and competently assembled.

Jazz Albums Review: “Skyline” and “A Love Sonnet for Billie Holiday” — Marching to the Beat of the Same Drummer

November 16, 2021
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The presence of veteran drummer Jack DeJohnette ties together two new releases.

Theater Review: “Caroline, or Change” Reflects How Far We’ve Come – and How Far We Haven’t – Regarding Race

November 15, 2021
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The first Broadway revival of this challenging 2004 musical makes a sincere but ultimately unpersuasive case.

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