Month: March 2016

Concert Review: Charles Dutoit conducts Ravel and Javier Perianes plays Manuel de Falla

March 8, 2016
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Javier Perianes proved himself one of the elite pianists of our day, playing with such deep, inward focus.

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Fuse Film Review: “London Has Fallen” — Jingoism “R” Us

March 8, 2016
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This might be seen as the first film inspired by potential presidency of Donald Trump.

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Classical CD Review: Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky from MusicAeterna

March 7, 2016
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Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and conductor Teodor Currentzis are two of the most interesting figures in classical music today.

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Classical Music Interview: Conductor Kent Nagano’s Emotional Return to Boston

March 7, 2016
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The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal programs a lot of new music but that is not the point.

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Fuse Coming Attractions: March 6 through 15 — What Will Light Your Fire This Week

March 6, 2016
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[Updated.] Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

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Rethinking the Repertoire #8 – Sibelius’s “Night Ride and Sunrise”

March 5, 2016
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Surely the time has come for a major revival of Night Ride and Sunrise.

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Book Review: “Living On Paper” — Letters From Iris Murdoch

March 5, 2016
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Iris Murdoch proves a wonderful companion: funny, honest, insightful, and courageous.

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Stage Review: Not much of a “Cakewalk”

March 5, 2016
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An air of anachronism hangs over the ZSC production of Cakewalk, particularly regarding its treatment of racial and social issues.

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Theater Review: “Rhinoceros” on Newbury Street

March 5, 2016
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With conformity on the march, Ionesco’s Rhinoceros remains as timely as ever.

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Theater Review: Reasons to Love the Maly Drama Theatre’s “Three Sisters”

March 4, 2016
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I’m deeply grateful to Arts Emerson for bringing the Maly Drama Theatre to Boston and hope for more.

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