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Roomrunner, Tree, Patty Griffin: Critic's Notebook
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.
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In NGA’s East Building, Alexandria Symphony performs stunning ‘Rite’
Kim Allen Kluge leads a brilliant rendition of Stravinsky’s work on the 100th anniversary of its premiere.
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Marine Chamber Orchestra takes some time to warm up
Musicians seem to gather strength, confidence as they worked through Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Bizet.
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Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at 74
HIs chance meeting with Jim Morrison on Venice Beach in 1965 gave rise to the influential rock band.
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The-Dream thumbs his nose at dance-pop superstardom
On his new album, ‘IV Play,’ the R&B star sticks to his strength: gaudy, intricately constructed slow jams.
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Carole King set to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
First woman honoree joins Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney and Bacharach/David.
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Cellist gives the tales behind the tunes at recital
Cellist Zuill Bailey’s stories become a big part of his performance.
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Billboard Music Awards: 5 talked about moments
Five top moments from the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
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Billboard Music Awards fashion
Style seen at the show was disjointed, ranging from expect from Taylor Swift to Ke$ha's revealing mini.
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Luke Bryan masters the two sidesof his persona at WMZQ Fest
Country star switches with ease between the flirtatious partier and the devoted lover during Virginia concert.
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‘Show Boat’ just keeps rolling along
The classic musical, which debuted on Broadway in 1927, was groundbreaking in its racial themes.
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Sheila E., an inspiration to drummers of all ages and genders
Once a protege of Prince in the '80s, she's now inspiring new generations
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Father John Misty’s rambling sermon
Country-fried rocker’s lack of focus makes for best and worst moments during concert at 9:30 Club.
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Hear Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' at U Street Music Hall
Listen to the year's most anticipated album on the city's best sound system when it's released on May 21.
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Flutist Zukerman and harpsichordist Newman pair up for cultured evening
REVIEW | National Museum of Women in the Arts hosts a woodwind recital.
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Dawn Upshaw and Crash Ensemble at the Kennedy Center
Program includes Dennehy song cycle based on the poetry of William Butler Yeats.
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Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival will soon see a change
Annual Kennedy Center event will not focus solely on women after this year’s edition.
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Sound Bites turns up the volume on culinary charity
Nosh for a good cause at the 9:30 Club this weekend.
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Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker channel the '90s at the State Theatre
The alt-rock acts, both led by David Lowery, hit the State Theatre on Thursday for an exercise in nostalgia.
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Pro Musica Hebraica brings works of de Rossi, Mani to Kennedy Center
Baroque music of Jewish composers is lively and pretty, but it fails to stand out.
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Randy Rogers Band, Britta Persson, Chapin Sisters: Critic's Notebook
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.
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‘Modern Vampires,’ authentic as ever
On its third album, Vampire Weekend remains polished and shows off more of its inventive musical palette.
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Martina Filjak offers unexpected interpretations of familiar works
At the Phillips on Sunday, the pianist did not overwhelm with technical brilliance, but she kept one guessing.
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Watching Taylor Swift grow up at Verizon Center
The singer’s rock-solid, adventurous performance Saturday proved she’s a gifted, still-maturing artist.
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With a new member, Emerson String Quartet is still masterful
At the Smithsonian’s Baird Auditorium, a new cellist fits right in with the austere Emerson quartet.
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Cheick Hamala Diabate tries his best in an ill-suited venue
The Malian ngoni-player’s danceable Afropop found few dancers at the Smithsonian’s Garden Fest on Friday.
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At Sweetlife Festival, music fans find plenty to smile about
Under changeable skies, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Phoenix, Kendrick Lamar and others consistently deliver.
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NSO’s strengths, weaknesses, identity issues on display at Spring for Music
The penultimate edition of Carnegie Hall’s weeklong series left a warm impression, though a wistful one.
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Music review: Cellist Maya Beiser gives her all at Atlas Theater
She performed Friday evening in collaboration with composer/pianist Michael Harrison.
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Jazz supergroup with a standout
REVIEW: Drummer Lewis Nash emerges as the star of Grand Slam at a Blues Alley show.
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Schedule of events related to ‘Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes’
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Ballets Russes drove audiences from modern music? Just the opposite.
The company created something brand-new and made it wildly popular throughout European society.
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American orchestras retooling for 21st century with less money, bigger jobs
The 21st-century American orchestra must redefine its role. For musicians, this means doing more, getting less.
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Sweetlife Festival set times, and five videos to watch before you rock out
Twenty-two performers, 12 hours, plus yoga, recycling and communal tables. What to know before you go.
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Are foodies killing rock-and-roll?
Food has become a way to sate cravings for the maximal and visceral in a way that rock-and-roll used to.
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The rock idol next door
Mary Timony has been called an “epic” guitar player and a “genius.” She ignores the hype.
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Palma Violets, the latest in a lively British punk tradition
REVIEW | At Rock and Roll Hotel, young band both follows in footsteps and has lots of fun.
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D.C. playwright finds inspiration in a tale of persecution and creativity
Jacqueline E. Lawton’s “The Hampton Years” will get its world premiere from Theater J.
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra makes itself at home
BSO performs at Carnegie Hall’s creative Spring for Music festival.
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Mikal Cronin, R.L. Grime, Little Boots: Critic's Notebook
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.
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Pistol Annies still blaze on ‘Annie Up’
Also reviewed: New albums by Natalie Maines and Lady Antebellum.
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Chili-less "Chili Cook-Off" angers Internet
DC101's annual Chili Cook-Off was a cook-off in name only this year, much to the aggravation of some local fans.
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A spirited Bach Sinfonia celebration
Group performs recently discovered and rarely heard Latin American baroque music on Cinco de Mayo.
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Q&A: The Star Spangled Banner and Francis Scott Key
Steve Vogel answers questions about the Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key and more.
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Marital harmonies from the Carducci String Quartet at the Kennedy Center
The two married couples displayed a deep sense of unity in interpretations of contemporary music.
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For fans at M3 festival, hair-band music’s heyday never went away
Merriweather Post Pavilion hosts the fifth annual ’80s metal reunion, and vendors cash in with still-fervent fans.
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Review: ‘Show Boat’ at the Washington National Opera is worth the ride
Francesca Zambello’s production of “Show Boat” gives the audience a chance to savor our musical heritage.
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David Aaron Carpenter, NSO take on Schnittke viola concerto
Soloist and orchestra do their best to make a challenging piece cohere into a “wrenching existential drama.”
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The Gate: Cinco de Mayo
Dance company hosts annual Cinco de Mayo festival on the Mall, with music, dance and crafts.
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We know the 9:30 Club is the best, and now so does Rolling Stone
The 9:30 Club is the country's top large music club, according to a poll of music industry veterans and musicians, topping San Francisco's legendary Fillmore, First Avenue in Minneapolis and Chicago's Metro.
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Opera Lafayette performs ‘Acteon’ at the Kennedy Center
High tenor of Aaron Sheehan lifts performance of Charpentier’s hunting party pastoral.
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The Hamilton hosts a high-low musical exchange
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein and singer-songwriter Tift Merritt performed joint album “Night.”
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‘Show Boat’ stars are all aboard
The roles of Julie and Joe are major departures for hometown singers.
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Sad trombone: Budget cuts quiet our Carter Barron concerts
The National Park Service at Carter Barron is scaling back its summer programming.
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Emerson Quartet marks end of an era, welcomes new cellist in D.C. concert.
The Emerson Quartet’s long goodbye: Cellist David Finckel will leave the group after 34 years.
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Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman -- mourning a musician fixated on death
The world of metal says goodbye to trailblazer who played "impossibly fast."
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Christoph Eschenbach, NSO mix up the program with Elgar Cello Concerto
Orchestra, soloist, conductor infuse program with intensity.
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Philadelphia Orchestra makes most of D.C. visit
No visit is scheduled for next season, so Kennedy Center crowd takes in the new conductor’s appearance.
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Hip-hop artists remember Chris Kelly of Kris Kross
Chris Kelly, one half of rap duo Kris Kross, died Wednesday at the age of 34. He left a lasting impression on many fellow artists.
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All over the place and always charming
REVIEW | My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James covers plenty of ground at sold-out 9:30 Club gig.
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A refined take on a signature sound
REVIEW | Trent Reznor’s How to Destroy Angels impresses visually and sonically at Fillmore Silver Spring.
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Pianist Andrew Tyson makes debut solo recital at Kennedy Center
Winner of 2011 Young Concert Artists International Auditions performs Mozart, Bach, Scriabin and Chopin.
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Montgomery community calendar, May 2-9, 2013
Azalea festival, an art history lecture, author talks, a family day at Glen Echo, and more.
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Janos Starker, Hungarian-born master of the cello, is dead at 88
Mr. Starker was one of the most acclaimed cellists of the 20th century.
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‘Through the Perilous Fight’
An excerpt from Steve Vogel’s book on a pivotal time in the War of 1812.
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KLR Trio makes kitchen-sink of a program work
The chamber music group brings together a wildly eclectic mix at Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.
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The Month In Metal: Bret Michaels Edition
Whether you pine for the long-haired heyday of L.A.'s Sunset Strip, the new-school breed of melodic metalcore, or the bone-rattling drones of sludge-metal's finest, May is just infested with metal, both old and new.
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Rihanna, bored and the beautiful
The singer flashed plenty of skin but only a few smiles at hit-filled Verizon Center concert.
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Critic's Notebook: Charli XCX, Lori McKenna, Iggy and the Stooges, Allison Miller
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.
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Met audition winner shows earnest potential in Terrace recital
Tenor Matthew Grills offers earnest presentation of sensuous song in WPAS/Vocal Arts DC recital.
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At Phillips, Stefani Collins displays great technical maturity
Violinist is still a grad student at Juilliard, but, as was clear Sunday, she is a nearly finished concert artist.
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Washington Bach Consort delivers an expressive Mass in B Minor
Sold-out concert led by J. Reilly Lewis at National Presbyterian Church featured period instruments, soloists.
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Music review: Rafal Blechacz, a young pianist finding his voice
Despite some miscues in the concert order, Blechacz’s playing showed range and imagination.
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Hightlights of the Washington Jewish Music Festival
Noa, Maccabeats and more perform at the Washington Jewish Music Festival.
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For Christine Brewer, a rare miss
Soprano, suffering from allergies, committed to Iberian and American songs, but many weren’t suited to her.
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Brother Ah on playing with John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Sun Ra and more
The WPFW DJ talks about working with some of the biggest names in jazz.
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Meredith Monk goes green, recycles in new work ‘On Behalf of Nature’
Meredith Monk brings her latest multimedia work, “On Behalf of Nature,” to the Clarice Smith Center.
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A lifetime of jazz on local radio
Brother Ah, who played with everyone from Coltrane to Monk, shares his wisdom on WPFW.
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George Jones, legend in country music, dies at 81
Mr. Jones, a hard-living honky-tonk singer, was one of the most honored performers in his profession.
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Jaap van Zweden leads NSO in up and down program
REVIEW | Pianist Andreas Haefliger, however, was laid-back in the performance of a Beethoven piece.
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Pianist Evgeny Kissin elevates Viennese classicism
Kissin played at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday night. His playing is notable for its utter lack of artifice.
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Duo Leroy-Moubarak at National Gallery of Art
REVIEW | The married cello/piano team displayed originality and world-class musicianship Wednesday.
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Moombahton goes to Hollywood
"Within Washington, it was immediately embraced by a nascent dance music scene. U Street Music Hall, also co-owned by Tittsworth, opened in March 2010 and quickly emerged as a home base, hosting packed monthly Moombahton Massive parties. (The 25th such party is Wednesday night; an even-bigger bash will take over the 9:30 Club on June 1.) For the first time, Washington had produced a viral electronic music genre of its own. Then one by one, the people who built it decamped to Los Angeles." [READ MORE]
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So many premieres, so little time
Tavener, Crockett, Spears, Kahane all offered new work in DC this weekend.
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Esperanza Spalding at Warner Theatre
REVIEW | The Portland, Ore., bassist celebrates Earth Day in a splendid show.
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Moombahton finds a new home in L.A.
Born in Washington, the singular electronic sound — and its biggest names — mature on West Coast.
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Critic's Notebook: Phoenix, Colin Stetson, GrandeMarshall
Notable recordings from the world of pop music.
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Nightlife Agenda: Welcome back, Tracks edition
This week's events include three nights of parties dedicated to the legendary nightclub Tracks, an Arbor Day weekend beer festival, outdoor happy hours and an old-school sideshow with sword-swallowing and bullwhips.
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From pianist Bavouzet, speed and volume are pushed a little too far
The French pianist shows technical mastery, if not much sensitivity, in works by Beethoven and Debussy.
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‘Paul’s Case’: UrbanArias turns a short story into a compelling opera
Willa Cather’s story about a boy’s New York dreams is adapted into an arresting opera by UrbanArias.
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Choirs premiere Tavener work at Washington National Cathedral
The concert evoked the coronation of Queen Elizabeth and featured some of the music played then.
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Shuggie Otis reemerges at Howard Theatre
Cult favorite from the 1970s experiences a few wobbly moments during his latest comeback.
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Snoop Lion has a new name and a new genre but has lost Dogg’s bite
Snoop Dogg, er, Lion, switches from rap to reggae on “Reincarnated,” but the results are lacking.
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Eclipse skillfully serves up delights from Mozart
REVIEW | Chamber group played expertly in Alexandria under George Washington’s watchful eye.
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Richie Havens dies at 72: Folk music icon was the opening act at Woodstock
The New York City folk singer, thrust into the opening slot unexpectedly, composed “Freedom” on the fly.
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Review: Ray Chen at Dumbarton Oaks
The violinist plays a familiar program, but manages to make it satisfying.
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Strathmore, developer plan new performance venue
Arts center will program rock, jazz, folk concerts in a “club-like setting.”
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Kahane’s ‘Guide to the 48 States’ is, sadly, exactly what it sounds like
Singer accurately described it as “part song cycle, part oratorio, part seventh-grade social-studies lecture.”
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At Echostage, Alesso showed his many sides, and all were epic
Those wearing sunglasses at the house star’s strobe-lighted show Friday weren’t doing it to look cool.
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Of revivals and rebirths
John Tavener in DC, “The Aspern Papers” in Dallas, and the question of adaptation in opera.
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