Review
The show had an undercurrent that brought to the fore all the issues that have put Wynton Marsalis at the center of the culture wars.
John Prine’s music on The Tree of Forgiveness is alert and nimble – not at all a retreat to the folkie bar.
Apart from a few weak elements, GBS’s Calendar Girls is a well-acted, well-staged comedic romp filled with wit, warmth, and genuine insight.
Composer Charles Villiers Stanford’s best traits were formidable indeed.
A chance to see two important works by pioneering African-American filmmaker Bill Gunn.
Perhaps the idea is for the listener to come up with their own ideal blend, sort of a mix and max approach regarding the strengths in each disc.
Henry Cowell’s was an important, if now often forgotten, voice in 20th-century music.
Convenience Store Woman is an achievement — a satiric look at a mind that is intent on remaining empty.
A delicious, comforting gumbo of a Wiz with all the right ingredients for an upbeat, entertaining evening (or afternoon) at the theater.
Rethinking the Repertoire #22 – Florence Price’s “Mississippi River Suite”
Composer Florence Price’s lack of acceptance into the American canon is shameful.
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