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In contrast to the contrived food shows of today, Anthony Bourdain brought class and vigor as well as creativity to his fascinating stories of food and travel.
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John Prine’s music on The Tree of Forgiveness is alert and nimble – not at all a retreat to the folkie bar.
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For a composer who hails from Finland but found his spiritual home in Southern California, Esa-Pekka Salonen’s is a singular musical voice.
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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.
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Composer Charles Villiers Stanford’s best traits were formidable indeed.
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A chance to see two important works by pioneering African-American filmmaker Bill Gunn.
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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.
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Henry Cowell’s was an important, if now often forgotten, voice in 20th-century music.
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Convenience Store Woman is an achievement — a satiric look at a mind that is intent on remaining empty.
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Music Commentary: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra — Gender Diversity?
By taking the stage with 15 musicians, none of whom is female, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra presents the music as segregated and outdated.
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