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Classical CD Review: Fort Worth Symphony plays Lutoslawski and Brahms (Harmonia mundi)

April 21, 2016
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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s heart is in the right place with the ensemble consistently erring on the right (far) side of caution.

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Opera Review: A Delightful “Magic Flute” from Boston Baroque

April 20, 2016
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Boston Baroque staged a very enjoyable and entertaining performance of Mozart’s much-loved opera.

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Theater Review: A Provocative “Threesome” from Apollinaire Theatre Company

April 20, 2016
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Threesome is sharply written, bitingly funny, and ultimately devastating.

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Classical CD Reviews: Dvorak Overtures (Pentatone) and “Dawn to Dust” (Reference Recordings)

April 20, 2016
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It’s no secret that 2016 has already been a strong year for albums featuring new and recent music: now things get even better.

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Theater Review: Theatre Nohgaku — Noh Plays With and Without an American Accent

April 19, 2016
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Zahdi Dates and Poppies demonstrates that the formal aspects of Noh can be adapted to contemporary American themes.

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Dance Review: Companhia Urbana de Dança — Hip, Hipper, Hippest

April 19, 2016
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Companhia de Dança of Rio de Janeiro applies a suggestion of narrative to the standard revue format..

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Film Review: Girls on Film — “Starless Dreams” and “Audrie & Daisy”

April 18, 2016
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Two new documentaries about teen girls offer much-needed doses of realism and illumination.

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CD Review: Weezer’s ‘Beach Album’ — A Pleasing Breeze of Power Pop

April 18, 2016
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This album is not a slavish imitation of an old sound but a fresh take on the kind of timeless, tuneful fun that pop music used to be all about.

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Fuse Coming Attractions: April 17 through 26— What Will Light Your Fire This Week

April 17, 2016
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

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Visual Arts Feature: The Lower East Side Tenement Museum — History, with Contradictions

April 17, 2016
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The founders of the Tenement Museum would have been pleased to see visitors drawing parallels both with the immigration headlines in the news.

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