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Monday, November 25, 2019

Concert Performance: L.A. Philharmonic — Gustavo Dudamel and Yuja Wang by Susan Miron

The charmed trifecta of John Adams, Yuja Wang, and Gustavo Dudamel produced what seemed like a hit, at least to this Boston audience. The post Concert Performance: L.A. Philharmonic — Gust…

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Classical CD Reviews: Two Holiday Albums That Strike Like Thunderbolts by Susan Miron

These superbly produced -- and sung, played, and conducted -- holiday music albums are perfect stocking stuffers. The post Classical CD Reviews: Two Holiday Albums That Strike Like Thunderbo…

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Monday, November 4, 2019

Classical CD Review: Hungarian Composer Ernő Dohnányi — Love at First Listen by Susan Miron

This is a gem of a recording, a wonderful introduction to this often overlooked Hungarian composer. The post Classical CD Review: Hungarian Composer Ernő Dohnányi — Love at First Listen…

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Concert Review: Skylark’s Rachmaninoff’s Vespers a.k.a. All-Night Vigil — A Beautiful Benediction by Susan Miron

Skylark continues to impress me with its distinctly beautiful sound, its dazzling control over dynamics and intonation, and its unusually compelling programming. The post Concert Review: Sky…

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Classical Album Review: A Splendid Introduction to the Music of Alberto Ginastera by Susan Miron

Ginastera’s innovative style often draws comparisons to Bartók and Stravinsky for the artful ways in which he integrated folk music and dance forms from his native country into a striking…

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Arts Feature: “Sesame Street” Comes to Harvard University to Celebrate Turning 50 by Susan Miron

The highly entertaining gala celebrated the five decade long partnership between TV's Sesame Street and Harvard University. The post Arts Feature: “Sesame Street” Comes to Harvard Univer…

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Monday, October 7, 2019

Classical CD Review: “Free America!, Early Songs of Resistance and Rebellion” — Fight the Power! by Susan Miron

Enjoy Boston Camerata's Free America! for its high spirits and its crafty, delicious way of making the iconoclasm of the past come alive. The post Classical CD Review: “Free America!, Earl…

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Classical Music CD Reviews: Two Refreshingly Different Takes On Mozart by Susan Miron

Two recordings serve up the music of Mozart in unusual packages. The post Classical Music CD Reviews: Two Refreshingly Different Takes On Mozart appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Classical Music CD Review: “Bach: Toccatas” — A Harpsichord of Feral Energy by Susan Miron

In this extraordinary recording, harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani is given a chance to perfectly convey the power of his emotions. The post Classical Music CD Review: “Bach: Toccatas” — A…

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Classical CD Review: Bravo Leoš Janáček — A Marvelous Serving of his Vocal Music by Susan Miron

This album led me to choose, for a summer project, to listen to all of the music of Janáček -- and it has been a complete delight The post Classical CD Review: Bravo Leoš Janáček — A…

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Classical Music Review: At BEMF, Benjamin Bagby and Sequentia Seduce with Charms and Riddles by Susan Miron

Thanks to BEMF for once again presenting Benjamin Bagby, who seems incapable of serving up anything but a wonderfully memorable experience. The post Classical Music Review: At BEMF, Benjamin…

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Opera Review: Boston Early Music Opera’s “Orlando” — Divine Madness by Susan Miron

This entertaining opera is a real soap opera, given that it chronicles the fallout of the passionate protagonist's unrequited love. The post Opera Review: Boston Early Music Opera’s “Orl…

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Sunday, June 9, 2019

Classical CD Review: “Letters From Gettysburg” — A Powerful Plea for Compassion by Susan Miron

Letters from Gettysburg is an extraordinarily haunting five-movement work that elevates the experience of one man into a memorial to all victims of war. The post Classical CD Review: “Lett…

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Friday, April 26, 2019

Classical CD Review: “Desires: A Song of Songs Collection” — Sensual Joy by Susan Miron

Desires will surely solidify ORA Singers' reputation as a first-class choral ensemble. The post Classical CD Review: “Desires: A Song of Songs Collection” — Sensual Joy appeared first …

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Concert Music Review: Violinist Itzhak Perlman and Pianist Evgeny Kissin — An Odd Dream Team by Susan Miron

A bit surprising -- that two megastars choose such meat and potatoes repertoire. The post Concert Music Review: Violinist Itzhak Perlman and Pianist Evgeny Kissin — An Odd Dream Team appe…

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Classical Music Interview: Cellist Steven Isserlis by Susan Miron

The cellist is a member of a tribe of fabulous players/singers who are funny, thoughtful, opinionated, brilliant, and irreverent. The post Classical Music Interview: Cellist Steven Isserlis …

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Monday, April 1, 2019

Opera Review: “Dido and Aeneas” — A Memorable Evening of Purcell by Susan Miron

Handel and Haydn Society assembled both a must-hear program and an extraordinary cast of singers. The post Opera Review: “Dido and Aeneas” — A Memorable Evening of Purcell appeared fir…

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Opera Review: Boston Lyric Opera’s “The Rape of Lucretia” — Bravi Tutti by Susan Miron

The Boston Lyric Opera is mounting a fabulous staging of Benjamin Britten's visceral opera. The post Opera Review: Boston Lyric Opera’s “The Rape of Lucretia” — Bravi Tutti appeared…

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Concert Review: Boston Baroque’s “Jephtha” — The Fate of Youth by Susan Miron

Music Director Martin Pearlman had the excellent idea to cut out 6 of the 18 arias to make Jephtha move along, and it paid off. The post Concert Review: Boston Baroque’s “Jephtha” — …

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Classical CD Reviews: Paul Lewis Plays Weber and Schubert, Steven Isserlis and Olli Mustonen Serve Shostakovich by Susan Miron

Two highly recommended recordings by well-known artists performing some rather off-the-beaten-path repertoire. The post Classical CD Reviews: Paul Lewis Plays Weber and Schubert, Steven Iss…

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Saturday, February 9, 2019

Classical Concert Review: Pianist Meng-Chieh Liu — A Glorious Recital by Susan Miron

A memorable evening, headlined by a superb pianist who deserves a full hall, any time, anywhere. The post Classical Concert Review: Pianist Meng-Chieh Liu — A Glorious Recital appeared…

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Monday, December 31, 2018

An Appreciation: Israeli Writer Amos Oz by Susan Miron

The late Amos Oz relished the latent anarchism in Jewish holy texts -- full of debates, arguments, challenges.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Classical Music Review: Tallis Scholars — Dependable Delight by Susan Miron

The Tallis Scholars are unquestionably today's most renowned exponent of Renaissance sacred music.

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Friday, November 30, 2018

Opera Review: BEMF’s Utterly Captivating “Alcina” by Susan Miron

When it comes to raising high spirits, the BEMF’s delightful Alcina was an inspired choice.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Book Review: Learning from the Master — Elie Wiesel by Susan Miron

“I still remember; I sat in his class, and I felt my future changing as he spoke.”

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Monday, November 19, 2018

Concert Review: Boston Philharmonic plays Ginastera, Ravel, and Strauss by Susan Miron

This was a truly great performance, one that fully suited the BPO’s season-long, dual commemorations.

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Sunday, November 18, 2018

Book Review: Memories of Buczacz — Jewish History from the Bottom Up by Susan Miron

These extraordinary books from world-class writers are about reviving, through words, a now-derelict town and the lives of its ten thousand murdered Jews.

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Classical Music Review: Roustem Saïtkoulov — A Poet of the Piano by Susan Miron

Aside from his seemingly effortless technique, Roustem Saïtkoulov struck me as a poet of the piano, for whom music seems (to be) his first language.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Classical Music Review: Skylark Vocal Ensemble — Astonishing Sounds by Susan Miron

Skylark performed an inventive and highly enjoyable program of music and tales from Norse Mythology and the land of the Vikings.

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Classical CD Review: Lorelei Ensemble’s “Impermance” — Inspired by Susan Miron

Lorelei Ensemble's latest recording is awe-inspiring.

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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Book Review: Ilan Stavans — Literature as Resistance by Susan Miron

Ilan Stavans' latest book is an engrossing potpourri of this thinker's continuing thoughts about language, culture, and the self.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards