Mark Hänser

Concert Review: Puddles Pity Party — It’s His Party, and He Will Cry If He Wants To

An exhilarating and entertaining evening with Puddles, a most personable and unique clown.

Tinariwen’s music exudes determination, the soulful energy of ethnic resilience.

The members of DakhaBrakha have created something uniquely their own — “folk-punk.”

This is sweet and haunting music; and, like rose oil, it lingers.

The Boston Camerata’s lucid production placed emphasis on music and movement and a chiaroscuro-inspired use of light and shadow.

Ralph Locke December 12, 2019 at 7:41 am on Opera Review: Antonio Salieri’s “Tarare” — A Startling Opera of Social CommentarySalieri was indeed a highly accomplished composer! He and Mozart may have been rivals but perhaps no more than any...
Will McMillan December 11, 2019 at 5:30 pm on Book Review: The ‘Papa’ of Male Modern Dance, Ted Shawn — A Story of Changing NormsGreat to read this review of a new book about Ted Shawn. I will request it from the library. Thank...
Peg Aloi December 11, 2019 at 10:01 am on Film Review: “The Wind” — Horror on the PrairieDefinitely vibes of THE WITCH here...also, Loved THE RITUAL!
Bill Marx December 11, 2019 at 9:46 am on Film Review: “Dark Waters” — Poison and PassionReading this review reminded me of one of my favorite remarks by Nietzsche: There are no beautiful surfaces without a...
Bill Marx December 10, 2019 at 7:50 pm on Book Review: “The Conservative Sensibility” — A Plea for a Return to NormalcyI agree — though I would add that the date on the can has expired.