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In Series ‘pocket’ operas find perfect setting at Gala
Carla Hübner’s company scored two more successes with Puccini’s “Le Villi” and Pringle’s “Heart of Madrid.”
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Britney’s back, with nothing to say
On “Britney Jean,” Spears claims to get personal, but there’s a severe lack of personality.
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Conrad Susa, opera composer, dies at 78
Mr. Susa wrote the 1973 opera “Transformations,” based on the poetry of Anne Sexton.
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How to spend New Year’s Eve 2013 in the D.C. area
From big bands to DJs, there’s a party out there with your name on it. All you need are tickets.
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Review: Pianist McDermott shows control at the keyboard
Anne-Marie McDermott performed as part of the Phillips Collection’s Sunday Concerts series.
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Andy Bey is the best accompanist for Andy Bey
It isn’t bragging. It’s just that no one knows his style the way he does. ‘I play when I want to play.’
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Brooklyn MC crafts golden era hip-hop for next generation
At Live show at Fillmore Silver Spring, an 18-year-old shows off plenty of youthful exuberance but less polish.
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Music review: Matthew Morrison not convincing enough
“Glee” star Matthew Morrison performed Friday with the National Symphony Orchestra’s Pops series.
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Just don’t call him Saint Nick
Nick Lowe tries to do the impossible: make a cool Christmas album.
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Heed these rules for making Christmas albums
We use this year’s top holiday albums to illustrate the do’s and don’ts.
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New holiday albums to choose from this season
A diverse collection of holiday albums hit shelves this year.
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Michele Rosewoman found the keys to a culture in jazz
The collaborative musician spent three decades making a disc to capture the Cuban scene in the U.S.
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The Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (PREVIEW)
The Chicago-based company will perform its 2013 production of the holiday favorite at the Kennedy Center from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2013.
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Ricky ‘Sugarfoot’ Wellman dies; Chuck Brown’s drummer
Mr. Wellman helped innovate the rhythms of go-go and later toured with Miles Davis and Carlos Santana.
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A former go-go star plots his next musical move
Tre, leader of D.C. icons UCB, is Wale’s sideman and collaborator, and he’s got plenty of options.
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Bombino does most of his talking with his guitar
The Niger-bred singer-guitarist’s new album summons listeners to dance and to think with equal authority.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band is 50 but sounds new
The longtime band’s new album was co-produced by My Morning Jacket’s Jim James.
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A love of musical theater
‘Glee’s’ Matthew Morrison has a new album that pays homage to vintage tunes.
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Chico Hamilton, jazz drummer and composer, dies at 92
In the 1950s, Mr. Hamilton helped define ‘West Coast jazz’ with his subtle, chamber-style drumming.
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TCB’s Reggie ‘Polo’ Burwell passes away
Vocalist for popular D.C. band helped pioneer a new version of the city’s proudly local brand of funk music
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The pianist who doesn’t seem to find anything difficult
At Kennedy Center on Monday, Marc-Andre Hamelin played with near-clinical precision and a cold inner fire.
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Critic’s Notebook: Danielle Bradbery, Lil St. Louis, Rutherford Chang
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.
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James Franco and Seth Rogen get laughs with ‘Bound 3’
The spoof gets laughs, but Kanye West knows exactly what he’s doing.
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Calder Quartet’s impressive nuances shine at Phillips
The hip, young quartet had intriguing takes on Bartok, Adès and Schubert in Sunday’s performance.
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Lots of hits and double entendres on One Direction’s latest
CD REVIEW | One Direction’s new one is your standard “boy band’s third album.”
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Corb Lund brings the Canadian quirkiness at Hill Country
The Alberta-born singer-songwriter charms a D.C. crowd with his quirky, intelligent brand of country.
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The Danny Brown party ends too soon at Howard Theatre
The rapper puts on a raucous show in support of his new CD, “Old.”
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A disconnect at Mak Grgic recital
The themeless programming was puzzling at the classical guitarist’s National Gallery of Art concert.
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Acoustics don’t deter Smithsonian Chamber Players
REVIEW | Musicians give a warm, rousing recital in a rather dry theater at the Museum of American History.
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TLC’s AMA performance: A cause to mourn the girl group
TLC’s performance of “Waterfalls” with Lil Mama brought a mixture of depression and confusion.
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Elvis Costello: War and peace at Lisner Auditorium
CONCERT REVIEW | He’s not so angry anymore, but he still brought his old battle songs in a solo turn.
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A two-fold concert by the Prince George’s Philharmonic
Orchestra entertained and conductor educated with a varied program and well-researched remarks.
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Cantate Chamber Singers start strong but end wobbly
Music by Benjamin Britten swells to a glorious apex at St. Paul’s, but Mozart piece suffers from an uneven pace.
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‘American Voices’ shine at Fleming festival — offstage
Opera singer Renée Fleming lifts curtain on six vocal genres with wonderful panels, flawed concert.
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Tamar Braxton and the lonely side of Christmas
The Braxton sister keeps it real on her “Winter Loversland” album.
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Tamar Braxton gets her time in the spotlight
Maryland native steps out of the shadow of her famous sister as TV star and singer.
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What was that? That was a Kanye West concert.
The rapper’s two-hour-plus show at Verizon Center offered music’s most visceral and unique thrills.
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Mazzy Star picks up where it left off
“Seasons of Your Day” highlights Hope Sandoval’s wistful vocals and David Roback’s shoegazy guitars.
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Music From Marlboro program returns to Freer Gallery
REVIEW | Elite young musicians’ recital meets the high standards that the summer festival is known for.
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Kennedy Center’s Michael Kaiser to leave contract early
The performing arts center chief will also take his DeVos Institute of Arts Management to U-Md. in September.
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CDs: What the “classical music lover” wants.
What CDs to get a classical music lover? I look at my own assumptions and ask for crowdsourcing advice.
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Animal Collective taking over U Street Music Hall
Tickets for the 18-and-over dance party are on sale now for $10.
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Critic’s Notebook: Jhene Aiko, Liquor Store, Blood Orange
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.
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You will spend the next hour watching this new video for Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone“
Interactive, 16-channel video features Drew Carey, the Property Brothers, Danny Brown and more. It’s insane.
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At Verizon Center, Macklemore celebrates his ascent
Propelled by radio-friendly hits such as “Thrift Shop,” the goofball rapper has taken the pop charts by storm.
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Jaheim’s ‘Age Ain’t a Factor’ has grown-ups grooving
R&B tune ruled adult contemporary airwaves last summer with its homage to more mature women.
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An engaging mother-son musical duo
Violinist Miriam Fried and son, pianist Jonathan Biss, presented a splendid program of sonatas in Rockville.
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Misha Keylin and Robert Koenig at the Phillips Collection
The violinist and pianist wended their way through Mozart, Rothberg, Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saens.
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“War Requiem:” the conversation continues
My joint review/debate with Greg Sandow about “War Requiem” prompts us to solicit other opinions.
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Honest and straightforward piano by Valentina Lisitsa
Pianist does not seek to create a persona, much less impose one on what she is playing.
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Two critics debate Britten’s ‘War Requiem’
Anne Midgette and Greg Sandow face off over Britten’s ‘War Requiem,’ by Marin Alsop and the BSO.
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An opera singer tests the recital stage
The opera tenor Michael Fabiano made the walls ring at his Kennedy Center recital debut.
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At GALA, ‘Templanza’ is a visual and aural delight
The theater’s partnership with Casa Patas turned out another gem for Fuego Flamenco IX.
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Skrillex brings smoke, lasers, plenty of volume to 9:30 Club
Flashy, forceful and rarely subtle, the EDM superstar’s DJ set was a crawl through sawtooth-waved hysteria.
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Renée Fleming embraces the age of versatility
The classically trained soprano brings her vocal knowledge to the American Voice festival at the Kennedy Center.
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This trailer for operatic soprano René
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Elton John could have benefited from a few more sequins
At the Verizon Center, singer sticks to hits — and he’s got a lot of them — but scales down the showmanship.
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WNO program tells the short story of the future of opera
The program gives young writers 20 minutes to tell a story on stage.
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The Devil Makes Three proves itself in the studio
With its new album, “I’m a Stranger Here,” the group has made a recording to match its live prowess.
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Sleigh Bells dials it down a bit
Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller are beginning to crack open the humanity behind their distinctive sound.
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A celebration of ‘American Voices’ at the Kennedy Center
Leading musicians and experts attend a three-day festival at the Kennedy Center.
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Holocaust opera plays Strathmore, without review
Conflict of interest prevents critic from reviewing “Lost Childhood” opera -- what did you think of the show?
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Cellist Pieter Wispelwey delivers gem of a program
REVIEW | At Clarice Smith Center, he brings together serene and light-filled works that belied the time of their creation.
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Prince George’s County community calendar, Nov. 14-20
Clothing and food drives, business networking, holiday bazaars, films, author talks and more.
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Lily Allen, ‘Hard Out Here’ -- it’s trending, but is it good?
The British singer makes a buzzy return by taking on the likes of Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke in her new song and video.
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Vince Gill talks Taylor Swift, Time Jumpers talk great chemistry
Country star explains why he’s a Taylor fan, and his Time Jumpers bandmates explain how an 11-member group can all get along
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Eyes are on Enso
19th-century music chosen by string quartet for Terrace Theater recital was robust, delivered with intensity.
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Vince Gill looks to stay timeless by always moving forward
Country star isn’t topping the charts, but he is creating some of the best music of his storied career.
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Sir John Tavener, British composer, dies at 69
Sir John’s music was often spiritual and distinguished by quiet passages.
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The music industry is going after Rap Genius -- and the law is on its side
A major industry group is demanding that lyrics sites like Rap Genius pay up or take down song lyrics that belong to their artists.
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Critic’s Notebook: Sky Ferreira, Gyptian, GEMS, Laraaji
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.
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Nightlife Agenda: Wu-Tang Clan, Terrapin beer and a late-night roller skating jam
Mark the 20th anniversary of Wu-Tang Clan’s debut or don your PJs for a late-night roller skating party.
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Al Johnson, lead singer for the Unifics, dies at 65
Mr. Johnson produced and arranged recordings by such performers as Roberta Flack and Jean Carne.
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Gaga’s ‘Artpop’ doesn’t live up to its avant-garde ambitions
There are a few highlights, but Lady Gaga’s new album is mostly clunky and right down the middle.
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Steve Antosca turns NGA atrium into brilliant instrument
The composer’s new work, “Habitat,” transformed the room — and turned it into an instrument in its own right.
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Choral Arts Society marks Kennedy assassination
Sunday’s indelible season opener at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall featured Verdi’s “Requiem.”
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Lively Lucie Arnaz comes to Kennedy Center
Singer offered fun, drama and show tunes in her set.
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Music review: Hiatus Kaiyote’s imaginative sounds
At U Street Music Hall on Friday night, the band brought the crowd into its wonderful, strange world.
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Review: ‘She, After’ explores two women’s worlds of regret
The contemporary opera company UrbanArias is performing “She, After” until Nov. 17 at the Artisphere.
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Six K-pop bands to check out
South Korean pop, or “K-pop,” is gaining popularity across the world.
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Matthew Bourne’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (Trailer)
The British choreographer’s retelling of the classic fairy tale is set to music by Tchaikovsky.
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After Psy, K-pop continues to make its mark in America
Psy broke the mold for South Korean pop bands, and groups such as Infinite are just getting started.
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Michael Fabiano, a tenor with a voice that sizzles
Michael Fabiano, 29, is on track to be a young Marlon Brando-style star of the opera world.
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Review: Sphinx Virtuosi at Kennedy Center
Young alumni of Detroit-based music competition bring zest and soulful beauty to a diverse program.
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NSO’s fine tribute to Benjamin Britten
Conductor John Storgards leads strings with exuberant vitality.
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An electro act with an interest in melodies, lyrics
There’s only one pure dance track on the new EP from Canadian duo Adventure Club.
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‘Blind, Crippled and Crazy’ sounds crazy good
Texas roots-rock vets Delbert McClinton and Glen Clark team up for first time in 40 years.
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Still searching for salvation through song
Soul legend Mavis Staples has plenty of conviction in her hearty, uplifting voice.
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Aaron Neville: Finding solace in sounds of youth
Aaron Neville’s new album, “My True Story,” celebrates the doo-wop songs he loved to sing as a kid.
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Trio da Paz shows the complexities of Brazilian jazz
Many of the genre’s styles were on fine display at the supergroup’s Blues Alley gig.
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CMA Awards: Pondering the future of country music on the red carpet
The conversation rarely gets deep on the red carpet, but as the stars strolled past at the 47th CMA Awards we did our best to ask about the state of country music.
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Boys made the noise but didn’t drown out country music’s new star
Kacey Musgraves’s quiet coup at the CMAs may signal rumblings of a regime change in country music.
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D.C. rappers Pacman and Peso are going to North Korea
The duo will debut a mixtape at a send-off Thursday in Columbia Heights.
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Will anybody hear Brandy Clark’s brilliant album?
Country songwriter’s debut is a stunner, but doesn’t fit into the genre’s neatly-defined boundaries
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Nightlife Agenda: Go-go legends, Virginia gin and a tribute to Duke Ellington
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At Dumbarton Oaks, Joel Fan sticks to the romantics
American pianist performs works by Wagner, Chopin, Brahms and Liszt in a mostly satisfying recital.
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How does a song get from Shane McAnally’s guitar to country radio? Explaining the complex process in the making of a country hit.
Nashville’s star songwriter talks about how a hit song is made, from writing to radio, and the many, many steps in between.
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Shane McAnally is Nashville’s latest songwriting sensation
With seven No. 1 hits to his credit, he looks to add more trophies at this week’s CMAs.
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Eminem, M.I.A. still searching for rebellion
M.I.A. remains subversive, but Eminem sounds stuck in the past on respective new albums.
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Blues singer Bobby Parker left indelible mark on music
Bobby Parker, a renowned D.C. singer and guitarist and a pioneer of electric blues and rock, died Oct. 31.
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