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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.
For a composer who hails from Finland but found his spiritual home in Southern California, Esa-Pekka Salonen’s is a singular musical voice.
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.
Composer Charles Villiers Stanford’s best traits were formidable indeed.
A chance to see two important works by pioneering African-American filmmaker Bill Gunn.
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.
Henry Cowell’s was an important, if now often forgotten, voice in 20th-century music.
Convenience Store Woman is an achievement — a satiric look at a mind that is intent on remaining empty.
Composer Florence Price’s lack of acceptance into the American canon is shameful.
WATCH CLOSELY: Anthony Bourdain — An Exhaustive Passion
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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