The concert’s real draw is Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, with a young California pianist, Andrew von Oeyen, as soloist.
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Review: Experimental guitarist Chasny spins vivid, engaging tales at Portland solo show
In front of a packed house, his acoustic songs flicker easily between fragile fingerpicking and more dense, heavy passages.
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Valentine’s Day concert pleases with eclectic works and solid renditions
The Lantz/Kargul Duo plays to an enthusiastic audience, offering a relaxed spirit and thoughtful interpretation.
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Book Review: Garden Conservancy salutes 25th anniversary with gorgeous book
‘Outstanding American Gardens’ showcases many favorites among the 3,000 participants.
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Concert review: Portland String Quartet thrills again with return to Bloch
The ensemble recorded all of Ernest Bloch’s quartets three decades ago and, if Sunday’s performance is any measure, an updated recording would be worthwhile.
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Theater review: Maine musical sends message about true spirit of Christmas
Footlights Theatre’s ‘The Gifts of Christmas,’ based on O. Henry’s ‘The Gift of the Magi,’ provides a heartwarming entertainment for the season.
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Reviews: We take stock of arts offerings in southern Maine
Among what’s current: Two plays depicting an assassin and an assassinated leader, and a new medical thriller by author Tess Gerritsen.
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Dance review: ‘Tense Vagina: An Actual Diagnosis’ is an actually hysterical performance
Sara Juli’s one-woman exploration of motherhood is outrageous and fun.
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Concert review: GRiZ, Muzzy Bearr and Big Wild put on high-energy electronic show
The mix of live instruments, booming beats keeps the crowd on its dancing feet at the State Theatre.
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Review: Lyric Theater delivers a good laugh with ‘Forum’
The musical has just the right mix of music, dance and comedy.