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Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra plays Berg and Shostakovich

November 25, 2015
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Andris Nelsons drew playing from the BSO that reveled in Alban Berg’s sense of color and musical drama.

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Music Interview: The Flamin’ Groovies—”The most famous unknown band in the world”

November 24, 2015
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Cyril Jordan of The Flamin’ Goovies talks about smoking pot with Ted Kennedy and impressing The Rolling Stones.

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Concert Review: The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra plays Wagner—Superbly

November 20, 2015
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The biggest takeaway from the evening was the superb quality of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra’s playing.

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Music Interview/CD Review: Langhorne Slim’s “Spirit” is Moving, Come Hell or High Water

November 19, 2015
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The Spirit Moves is imbued with a sense of rebirth, emotional and creative, that pairs well with Langhorne Slim’s trademark barn-burning intensity.

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Theater Review: Isango Ensemble’s “uCarmen”—A Captivating Version of a Classic

November 16, 2015
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A bewitching South African version of Bizet’s opera — performed with a distinctive blend of spunk and sass.

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Music Review: Postmodern Jukebox—Reverence for the Past, With a Dash of Irony

November 13, 2015
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Postmodern Jukebox dials the clock back on contemporary pop.

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Music Interview: Fusion Violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and Jon Anderson Join Forces

November 11, 2015
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I just have to use all my personal musical experience — classical music and jazz and rock and electronic sound — and not worry about where it fits.

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Music Review: Bluesman Buddy Guy at 79—Born to Play the Blues

November 7, 2015
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Today, Buddy Guy’s vocals are as fresh and project as strongly as on any of his classic recordings.

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World Music Feature: Libana Marks 35 Years of Musical Exploration

November 5, 2015
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“They are seekers, like we are, and they connect with the music that we play.”

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Classical Album Review: Tenor Jonas Kaufmann’s “Nessun Dorma”—Puccini Sung Right

November 4, 2015
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If you like good, smart singing, tenor Jonas Kaufmann’s Nessun Dorma:The Puccini Album disc is for you.

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