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Arts Commentary: Perceptions of Putin –“The Wizard” and What Lies Behind the Curtain

November 20, 2023
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How well “The Wizard of the Kremlin” will be received here is an interesting question, especially when the novel is evaluated in the light of Mstyslav Chernov’s visceral documentary “20 Days in Mariupol.”

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Opera Album Review: A Fabulous World Premiere Recording of a Major Work of the French Baroque Era

November 20, 2023
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This splendid album offers ample proof that Henry Desmarest stands shoulder to shoulder with his major 17th century French contemporaries, Lully and Marin Marais.

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Coming Attractions: November 19 through December 5 — What Will Light Your Fire

November 19, 2023
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Our expert critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Music Interview: Lukas Nelson on the Rollicking and Rowdy “Sticks and Stones”

November 19, 2023
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Count on Lukas Nelson + POTR to approach whatever they perform with conviction

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Film Review: “May December” — Tabloid Romance

November 19, 2023
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The scenario may seem a bit too meta, but in director Todd Haynes’ deft hands, the tonal complexities of ” May December” are quite dizzying to behold.

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Concert Review: Pianist Daniil Trifonov — He Covers the Waterfront

November 18, 2023
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Daniil Trifonov’s long-awaited return to Symphony Hall showed that he continues to embody the fullness of the great Russian pianistic legacy.

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Theater Review: “The Band’s Visit” — Revelations of Commonality

November 17, 2023
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This well-directed and performed production of a musical about the universal longing for connection delivers a stirringly heart felt experience.

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Film Review: “Dream Scenario” – Dream a Little Dream of Me?

November 17, 2023
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Nicolas Cage plays a man who craves renown but can only captivate an audience of sleepyheads.

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Short Fuse Podcast #65: Arts Commentary and Criticism — The Canary in the Mine Shaft

November 16, 2023
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In this episode of the Short Fuse, host Elizabeth Howard and Editor-in-Chief and founder of the “Arts Fuse,” Bill Marx, discuss the vital role arts commentary and criticism play in nurturing an open and democratic society

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Weekly Feature: Poetry at The Arts Fuse

November 16, 2023
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This week’s poem: Joanna Fuhrman’s “If My Mother Returns from the Dead”

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