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May Short Fuses – Materia Critica

Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.

Eric Shapiro August 2, 2021 at 10:16 am on Concert Review: Newport Folk Festival 2021 — A Very Nontraditional YearWow, not a word about great sets from Bonny Light Horseman and Watchhouse? Loved them both.
Bert Brouwer August 2, 2021 at 6:04 am on Rethinking the Repertoire #8 – Sibelius’s “Night Ride and Sunrise”Many thanks for this article; I've always loved "Night ride and sunrise" very much. The beginning by the way reminds...
Raquel August 1, 2021 at 3:14 pm on Film Review: “Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage” — Hell on EarthThis was such a negative outtake on the whole 3 days!!! Yes there was some crazy stuff going on! But...
Dave August 1, 2021 at 11:02 am on Television Review: “Penguin Town” — BirdwatchingDidn't even make it to the third episode. While just about enjoyable, this show should not be in the science...
Dave August 1, 2021 at 11:01 am on Television Review: “Penguin Town” — Birdwatching...and the penguins don't return each year, they live there!