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Film Review: “Annette” — A Rock Opera That Goes Backward in Order to Go Forward

August 5, 2021
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I want to gird you, readers, for the insanity and beauty of Annette

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Theater Review: CSC’s “The Tempest” — A Brilliantly Kinetic Staging

August 5, 2021
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CSC pulled out all the stops for its turn at The Tempest, bringing together a cast that is more than up to the challenge of knitting together poignant drama and madcap comedy.

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Film Feature: Best of American Film Noir, 1940-1959 — An International Poll

August 4, 2021
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The results of a Facebook contest for the Best of American Film Noir, 1940-1959

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Television Review: “Ted Lasso” — Its Second Season Scores Big

August 4, 2021
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The sophomore season of the Apple TV + hit comedy is even more winning than its first.

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Opera Album Review: An Important Early Opera by the Composer of “Cavalleria Rusticana”

August 3, 2021
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I felt at times that I was listening to the Italian equivalent of a Broadway musical, though a serious rather than jolly one.

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Classical Album Reviews: John Adams’ Chamber Symphonies — Built on Trust

August 3, 2021
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BMOP’s performances of three John Adams chamber symphonies, all conducted by music director Gil Rose, offer welcome, distinctive takes on the triptych.

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Concert Review: Newport Jazz Festival 2021 — A Musical Affirmation

August 3, 2021
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Both Newport festivals rose to the challenge of restoring live music in a year that made it difficult and welcome.

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Visual Arts Review: Mehr Licht! — “New Light: Encounters and Connections”

July 31, 2021
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This wonderfully eclectic show is a post-pandemic invitation to forge new connections and open up fresh conversations.

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Dance Review: LA’s Contra-Tiempo — An Ecstatic Dance for Justice

July 31, 2021
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Contra-Tiempo sees the pandemic as an invitation for transformation: the performance questioned who we are, how do we move among each other, and what gives us joy.

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Classical Album Review: Sibelius Tone Poems — Focused and Bold Performances

July 31, 2021
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The Norwegian soprano’s execution of the vocal line in Luonnotar is nothing short of astounding.

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