Review

Theater Review: “The Women Who Mapped the Stars” — Heroines of the Creative Mind

May 4, 2018
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At the heart of The Women Who Mapped The Stars is a drama about the desire of significant female astronomers to be heard and respected.

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Film Review: “Little Pink House” — Working Class Heroine

May 4, 2018
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There is real suspense and pathos in this political drama, beneath the standard cinematography and pacing.

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Theater Review: “The Sound of Music” — A Robust Revival

May 4, 2018
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A resplendent and spirited revival of The Sound of Music in downtown Boston.

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Visual Arts Review: Mary Lee Bendolph’s Amazing Quilts

May 4, 2018
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Mary Lee Bendolph’s designs are stunning works of contemporary design, lacking any taint of provincialism, with as much visual sophistication as you would find in any New York gallery.

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Music Review: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2018

May 4, 2018
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Mostly the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival ends up being about the multiplicity and infinite variety of cultures and traditions, including generic funk.

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Opera Review: The Comic Ravings of a “Madman” — Opera As Political Pastiche

May 3, 2018
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The performance’s excellent musicianship and many amusing moments were at the service of a relevant evening of commentary on the lighter side of the current news cycle.

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Dance Review: “Have You Seen Me” – More Dance, Less Message

May 3, 2018
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An intriguing cross-disciplinary concept gave birth to a pallid, underrehearsed production.

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Theater Review: “Much Ado” About Something New

May 2, 2018
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Shining leads make up for a problem play that, in this production, has been further problematized.

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Classical CD Reviews: Michael Brown’s Piano Works, Ferdinand Ries Piano Concertos, and Andris Nelsons’ Bruckner Symphony no. 4

May 1, 2018
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Variations and fugues are the overriding themes of pianist/composer Michael Brown’s captivating new album. If you’re an Andris Nelsons fan, this Deutsche Grammophon album won’t disappoint, and a disc that features three pieces by composer Ferdinand Ries, who was friendly with Beethoven, is worth hearing.

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Concert Review: Emmanuel Music’s Late Night Show

May 1, 2018
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David Lang’s score is hypnotic, and Emmanuel Music’s quartet of singers gave wonderful renditions.

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