Conducting Lumina, Andris Nelsons was entirely in his element, capably drawing out the music's shimmering gestures -- string flourishes, brass fanfares, woodwind filigrees, and the like " fr…
Given the tensions in our current political and social environment, conversations and alliances such as these, that generate respect through listening to the voices of others, is essential. …
Pianist Kirill Gerstein's take on Busoni is exhilarating; the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra serves the forceful music of composer Bernd Alois Zimmermann, and violinist Elina Välhälä do…
The renovated Hood Museum of Art feels open and free. The post Visual Arts Review: Hood Museum of Art Reopens appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
Hearing Sanford Sylvan sing made one rich: spiritually, emotionally, musically. The post In Memoriam — Sanford Sylvan (1953-2019) appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
One sees how the keen observation and "truth to nature" that critic John Ruskin espoused was put into action by John Constable and J.M. W. Turner. The post Visual Arts Review: The Twin Tower…
Anders Walker's The Burning House sheds fascinating light on a forgotten piece of intellectual history in the Jim Crow South. The post Book Review: “The Burning House” — Di…
What is admirable about Conversations with a Killer is that it is as compelling an exploration of the monster's victims as it is of Ted Bundy. The post WATCH CLOSELY: Ted Bundy, Archetypal …
The question is whether this evening of dance was supposed to be engaging or enraging -- or both. The post Dance Review: Prometheus Dance @ 30 appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
Fine recordings of symphonies by neglected American composers Florence Price and George Antheil; and a curious album from Cornelius Meister and the ORF Radio-Sinfonieorchester Wien. The post…
Imaginary Beasts' Winter Panto 2019 proffers plenty of enthusiasm, wit, and panache. The post Theater Review: imaginary beasts’ Winter Panto 2019 — Joyful Nonsense appeared firs…
"It's a very exciting prospect that your peers think your worthy to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." The post Music Interview: Talking With Colin Blunstone — Post-Zomb…
Jake Gyllenhall and company will survive this broad satiric lark, as will the art world. The post Television Review: Art Lives on But Dealers Die in “Velvet Buzzsaw” appeared fir…
Magos Herrera teamed up with the Brooklyn Rider string quartet to create a collection of music that makes its case for life, love, and liberation through its sheer beauty. The post Jazz Albu…
Even an imperfect work-for-hire like Damaged Lives can show the touch of an artist. The post Film Review: “Damaged Lives” — Improbably Poetic appeared first on The Arts Fus…
Richard Muti draws playing of full-blooded passion from Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Thierry Fischer conducts Camille Saint-Saëns with a sure hand, and violinist Tasmin Little's new record…
Fuse writers Lucas Spiro and Matt Hanson once again bang their heads against the walls of some of art's big questions. The post Arts Fuse Podcast #10: The Audacity of Art appeared first on T…
Eric Dolphy fully deserves the renewed attention that this important release demands. The post Jazz CD Review: Eric Dolphy — Still a “Musical Prophet” appeared first on The…
One of the key reasons that Sex Education works is due to its frank depictions of what sex, or lack thereof, is actually like in high school. The post Television Review: “Sex Education…
What few signs of the rich culture embedded in Danza Orgánica's artistic director and choreographer Marsha Parrilla's heritage made token appearances. The post Dance Review: Danza Orgá…
Part one of this survey looked at one upcoming performance and five CDs where music takes the leading role. This post looks at the other side of the coin, where the words are the wellspring …
The Night Watch supplies a powerful kickoff for the Gamm Theatre's 2019 season. The post Theater Review: Gamm Theatre’s “The Night Watch” — Living With Fear appeared …
Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual art, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks. The post Coming Attractions: January 27 Through February 12 — What…
Qualms aside, Slow Food is an enjoyable show that taps into the uncertainties of middle-aged parents who must confront a strange, new life without the kids. The post Theater Review: “S…
Errol Morris allows Stephen Bannon to indulge in his vision of how he will save America, with Donald Trump as his agent and himself as the genius manipulating events. The post Film Review: S…