Martin Near

Fuse Concert Reviews: The First Wave of Odyssey Opera’s “The British Invasion”

To say that Odyssey Opera continues to set the bar for opera performances in Boston may be a bit superfluous, but it’s true.

Blue Heron explores a rarely performed repertoire with a choir made up of sensational soloists.

Mark Favermann July 8, 2020 at 9:28 am on Visual Arts Commentary: Boston’s Historical Memorial to Black Lives VandalizedIt doesn't.
Matt Hanson July 7, 2020 at 6:49 pm on Literary Appreciation: “The Passion for the Thing” — An Argument for Writer Harry CrewsThis is really beautifully written, thanks for giving us a sense of the man from someone who really knew him....
Thomas Garvey July 7, 2020 at 2:29 pm on Arts Commentary: “Hamilton” — Streaming on Disney Plus, Feeling Like You’re in the Room Where it Happened.Hmmmm. Let's just say that now I've finally seen Hamilton, I had a more complex reaction. The good news is...
John McEnerney July 5, 2020 at 9:24 pm on Book Reconsideration: “A Confederacy of Dunces” — Still an American Comic Masterpiece?I read COD 40 years ago and again about 20 years ago, and the article makes me want to read...
Bill Marx July 5, 2020 at 6:09 pm on Rethinking the Repertoire #22 – Florence Price’s “Mississippi River Suite”A mistake: it should be Will Marion Cook — I have corrected in the piece.