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Music Reviews: Fabulous Thunderbirds, plus Lester Young and Anthologies of Rockabilly and Appalachian Music
Not everything on these Fabulous Thunderbirds albums is fabulous, but Vaughan and Kim Wilson can be formidable singers and players, and, particularly on the early LPs, they and their bandmates delivered more than a few high-octane winners.
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Long live rock and roll.
Read More »Opera Review: ‘Hildegard’ by Sarah Kirkland Snider
A new opera based on the life of the 12th-century Benedictine nun and visionary is one of the most enthralling theatrical experiences I can remember.
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She's a cocktail waitress. He's a Gulf War vet. When they get together they create an unforgettable relationship in Tracy Letts' 'Bug.'
Read More »Concert Review: Pianist Chengcheng Ma – Chopin, Liszt, Zhang, and Challenging Music from Two Contemporary American Composers
Ma's impressive recital was an almost nonstop whirlwind of effervescent power.
Read More »Videogame Review: ‘Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition,’ a ‘God of War’ Clone with Icelandic Soul
The enhanced edition looks and sounds great, with a terrific fantasy world and genuinely interesting characters. But it lacks the depth and groundbreaking combat 'God of War' mastered.
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Among the many winners on this roller-coaster ride are soulful renditions of “Let It Be” by Aretha Franklin and “Hey, Jude” by Wilson Pickett, the latter with guitar by Duane Allman, and George Benson’s jazzified “You Never Give Me Your Money.”
Read More »Music Review: Suzanne Jerosme – ‘Il Generoso Cor,’ with Music of Camilla de Rossi and Maria Margherita Grimani
This fine new release includes world-premiere recordings of oratorio music from early-18th-century female Viennese composers, plus music of their contemporary Alessandro Scarlatti for context
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AI holograms, duplicates of deceased loved ones, help the bereaved through the mourning process.
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