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Two Mahler symphonies, one sluggish the other intense, while symphonies composed by Louise Farrenc, Mozart, and Haydn are done right.
Scandal is a masterful example of musical discourse dedicated to making the most of the powers and pleasures of tradition-infused improvised jazz.
Watching this film, one is struck at how it is essentially a collection of moments that, taken together, create a satisfying portrait of a life.
Superb discs from pianist Lars Vogt, violinist Francesca Dego, pianist Denis Kozhukhin, and violinist James Ehnes on the viola.
Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual arts, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks.
The filmmaker chose, wisely, to emphasize Tempest Storm’s fortitude and self-determination.
Toward the Unknown is a well-wrought, well-rendered recording — one worthy of serious attention.
Susan Sontag wrote short stories as a hobby; she saved more of her enormous intellectual energy for her novels and essays.
With this production, Penobscot Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport has raised the artistic bar for Bangor’s premiere theater company.
Critical Condition: Why Be Negative? Don’t Ask “The New York Times”
If the New York Times can’t make a reasonable case for the need for discrimination rather than salesmanship, we are in real trouble.
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