Review

Rethinking the Repertoire #16 – – Franz Liszt’s “Dante” Symphony

March 4, 2018
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The deeply personal nature of the music’s narrative drew some extraordinary music from Liszt’s pen.

Visual Arts Review: “Art in the Age of the Internet, 1989 to Today”

March 3, 2018
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Yes, digital technology can add real value to museum art exhibitions.

Theater Review: “Ripe Frenzy” — American Guns

March 3, 2018
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Playwright Jennifer Barclay has created the perfect vehicle for generating a discussion about safety in our communities.

Concert Review: John Adams’ “Scheherezade.2” at Symphony Hall

March 2, 2018
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This weekend’s concert fires on all cylinders. Don’t miss it.

Jazz Review: Harvey Diamond Quintet at the New School of Music

February 27, 2018
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There was an easy depth to the music, if such is possible, as if the musicians were digging in hard, but with the relaxed assurance that comes of a shared vision.

Jazz CD Review: Bill Frisell — “Music IS”

February 26, 2018
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One marvels at Bill Frisell’s improvisations, which can be both surprising and songful.

Concert Review: Russian Music by the Boston Philharmonic

February 25, 2018
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Benjamin Zander, who’s led some distinctly fine concerts in recent years, drew the best out of his band.

Film Review: “A Fantastic Woman” — The Struggle to Be

February 25, 2018
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Lelio’s latest film explores the plight of a woman whose intrinsic nature and self-worth are rejected by a world that doesn’t value her.

Film Review: “Annihilation” — A Sci-fi Puzzle Wrapped in an Enigma

February 25, 2018
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Annihilation wants to be a big movie about big ideas — what we get is a flawed impersonation of one.

Concert Review: The Super Trio Celebrates Brahms

February 24, 2018
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The members of this trio seem to have preternatural access to each other’s musical thoughts.

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