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Published
May 16, 2016

Concert Review: Midcoast Symphony, choirs, soloists adeptly take on Verdi piece

The well-paced performance of Messa da Requiem conveys the essentials of this great work's spirit, drama and depth.
Published
May 13, 2016

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.
Published
May 11, 2016

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.
Published
May 11, 2016

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.
Published
May 10, 2016

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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Published
May 10, 2016

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.
Published
May 9, 2016

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.'
Published
May 6, 2016

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.
Published
May 6, 2016

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."
Published
May 3, 2016

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.