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The eight singers of the a cappella ensemble brought out every part in a selection complex contrapuntal music written or compiled in 16th-century Scotland.
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Music Reviews: The Allman Brothers Band, plus Renaissance, Frank Sinatra, a David Olney Tribute, and More New Releases
Some rock groups carry on for too long—until after they’ve lost their spark, after they’ve already done a farewell tour, or after all the original members have jumped ship. Not the Allman Brothers Band, whose players walked off the stage for the last time 10 years ago with their performing …
Read More »Book Review: ‘All The Seas of the World’ by Guy Gavriel Kay
'All The Seas of the World' by Guy Gavriel Kay is a truly wonderful book which will enthral and delight readers over and over again.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC-Off Broadway): ‘The Changeling’
When you love completely, are you transformed into a heavenly shape or a dastardly one?
Read More »Music Review: Renaissance – ‘Symphony of Light’
While essentially a reissue, 'Symphony of Light' is a demonstration of mature prog rock with a standout vocalist.
Read More »Music Review: Renaissance – Tour 2011 – Turn of the Cards and Scheherazade and Other Stories Live in Concert [2-CD/DVD]
The new Renaissance revitalizes two of their classic albums on a show captured on two CDs and one DVD.
Read More »DVD Review: Art of the Western World
Great western art through the ages.
Read More »Music Review: Blackmore’s Night – Autumn Sky
Blackmore's Night Shines Bright!
Read More »TV Review: The Borgias
The Borgias kicks off on Showtime as the cable network's newest historical epic.
Read More »DVD Review: Michelangelo: Self Portrait
Life and work of the Renaissance master in his own words
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