Music
“We’re in this really great place now where the music [klezmer] can sound fairly traditional in style but at the same time we can do more in-depth arrangements.”
Every aspect of “Yeezus” has been shaped to alienate Kanye West’s fanbase – from the lack of cover art to the undernourished track list of ten songs.
Well, maybe this isn’t the last time. Maybe this isn’t the last tour. Maybe they’ll be around for a few more years at least. And why the hell not? The Stones have still got it, and they’re almost worth the money.
There is lots to praise (lavishly) in BEMF’s production of “Almira”: a large cast with no weak links, fabulous musicians, and inspired sets, costumes, and dancing.
Despite its drawbacks, “Aleko” is a remarkably satisfying opera and filled with much beautiful music.
Dame Emma, now sixty-four, sat and sang just quietly enough and with the right measure of mystery and stillness to draw the audience in, and to keep them there in a trance.
Updated with new theater and classical music recommendations. Arts Fuse critics select some of the most promising in music, theater, and film for the coming week. A new feature!
Live, the band crackled. But it was the front line of the grey-maned Rava and trombonist Gianluca Petrella who ultimately defined the band’s sound. .
The band’s personal conflict and artistic turmoil proved to be fruitful because “…Like Clockwork” is Queens of the Stone Age’s most concise and mature disc to date.
Just every week this summer boasts at least one show of note at venues large and small in and around Boston. Here are ten that are worthy of a special mention.
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