The well-paced performance of Messa da Requiem conveys the essentials of this great work’s spirit, drama and depth.
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Theater review: ‘Persephone’ a heady brew of visual and sonic imagery
The creation of local writer Megan Grumbling and composer Denis Nye, the ‘spoken opera’ runs through May 22.
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Concert review: Glenn Miller Orchestra uncorks powerful parade of hits
The group quickly established the energy and spirit that made for a lively show at the Saco River Theatre.
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Massachusetts city invites Rolling Stones to finish their set – 50 years later
The band cut short a show in a storm and fans rioted in 1966 in Lynn.
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Concert review: Classical? Pop? Both, from Jherek Bischoff and Mirah at SPACE
In this show, presented by the Portland Chamber Music Festival, genre-bending was a given.
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Grammy Foundation awards Portland High School $5,500 music grant to fund steel drum band
One of only 13 awards nationwide, its aim is to broaden the music program for a culturally diverse student population.
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Concert review: Jazz guitarist Julian Lage, still defying categorization, shines at Portland concert
The show features a selection of diverse songs from his latest album, ‘Arclight.’
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Concert review: In Bowdoin Chorus performance, a case for Haydn’s greatness
With help from the Mozart Mentors and others, the chorus performs Haydn’s “The Creation” with passion.
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Concert review: Eleanor Friedberger’s intimate performance at One Longfellow Square
The songwriter drew a small crowd but played an interesting set from her latest album ‘New View.”
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Afeni Shakur, mother of slain rap legend, dies at 69
The former Black Panther inspired the work of son Tupac, who paid homage to her with gritty lyrics.