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A suspenseful, finely-crafted historical thriller that reminds us that the triumph of evil depends on good men doing nothing.
The program is compelling, but some of violinist Yevgeny Kutik’s interpretations could sing more freely and dance more nimbly.
Claire Keegan’s novella expertly shows how the culture of idle talk in certain Irish communities is like a secret code — an intricate language that both obscures and reveals.
For prog fans who consider that the proof of the pudding is long, complex songs with virtuosic solos and exotic instrumentation, no fear: To The Far Away is multi-textured and musically exciting.
Jackass Forever is incredibly stupid, totally irresponsible, completely juvenile, and it made me feel alive in my body for the first time in weeks.
This is Mel Brooks’ warm and amusing love letter to his golden years in comedy.
At times, Laurel Hell’s withering fatigue is directed at the clash between commodification and art.
Seeing Eleanor Antin’s 100 Boots all in one place is exciting — this work of “postal art” is still explosive. Fred Sandback’s minimalist pieces offer a quiet contrast.
“When you play with authority, then that’s what the music is about, like ooooh baby, and sing it.” — Cecil Taylor
Music Commentary: In Memoriam, George Crumb (1929-2022)
George Crumb, who crafted some of the 20th-century’s most brazenly original-sounding and haunting music, lived his life and guided his career on his own terms.
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