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Fuse Classical Music Review: The Handel and Haydn Society — An Amazing 202nd Season Opener

September 25, 2016
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This is a major Bach town and, judging by this evening, no ensemble performs his music much better than H & H under Harry Christophers.

Jazz Preview: The 2016 Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival

September 23, 2016
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This year’s theme, “Jazz: A Peace Supreme,” is a bit diffuse—and so is the roster of performers, headlined by drummer Billy Hart and vocalist Al Jarreau.

Music Interview: Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur

September 22, 2016
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Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur are still mining America’s musical traditions.

Concert Review: Odyssey Opera’s Inspired Production of Dvořák’s “Dimitrij”

September 19, 2016
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For my money, the biggest star on Friday night turned out to be none other than Antonin Dvořák.

Music Commentary/Preview: 2016 Fall Orchestral Season Overview

September 14, 2016
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In the six years I’ve now been reviewing for the Fuse, I can honestly say that the 2016-17 season looks to be one of the liveliest in recent memory.

Music Interview: Feeling out “The Feelies”

September 12, 2016
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Four nerdy young men from small-town suburban New Jersey named their band after a prophetic product of Aldous Huxley’s imagination.

Music Interview: Preview/Interview with Gil Rose on Odyssey Opera’s “Dmitrij”

September 9, 2016
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“Would I love to do these big operas in Symphony Hall? Yes. When I feel like I’ve got two-thousand people to attend, I’ll move over to Symphony Hall.”

Music Review: Rapper Vince Staples Longs for Escape in “Prima Donna”

September 4, 2016
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Prima Donna is a rare thing: a conceptual EP that works.

Classical CD Reviews: Leonidas Kavakos’ “Virtuoso,” Daniel Harding conducts Rameau and Berlioz, Ballet music by Roussel, Debussy, and Poulenc

August 31, 2016
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Three CDs from musicians to be reckoned with.

Classical CD Reviews: Kristian Bezuidenhout plays Mozart, Arabella Steinbacher’s “Fantasies,” Maya Beiser’s “TranceClassical”

August 29, 2016
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New CDs from three outstanding musicians: pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout, violinist Arabella Steinbacher, and cellistMaya Beiser.

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