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Written by Jason Victor Serinus
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Monday, 30 June 2008 17:00 |
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Exquisite is a word I once reserved for the subtle beauties of classical song. Then I began to listen to ECM Grammy Award-winning producer Manfred Eicher's jazz recordings, and my perspective changed. I can't vouch for yours, but I feel confident that the rarefied atmosphere of opening five trackson this CD may very well take your breath away. And that includes the trio's cover of Prince's 1991 "Diamonds and Pearls," as well as sublime renditions of music by Gary Peacock, Ennio Morricone, contemporary trumpeter Tomasz Stanko, and pianist / trio founder Marcin Wasilewski.
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 17:00 |
 ANNE SOPHIE VON OTTER: TEREZÍN THERESIENSTADT, J.S. BACH: LUTE WORKS VOL. 1, TERRY RILEY: THE CUSP OF MAGIC, ELLA FITZGERALD: LOVE LETTERS FROM ELLA, SHELLEY MORNINGSONG: OUT OF THE ASHES
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Written by John E. Johnson, Jr.
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Saturday, 31 May 2008 17:00 |
 Classic War Films: The Sand Pebbles (Blu-ray), Battle of Britain (Blu-ray), Patton (Blu-ray), The Longest Day (Blu-ray), A Bridge Too Far (Blu-ray), The Eye (Blu-ray), Jumper (Blu-ray), Bella (SD DVD), Witless Protection (Blu-ray), Step into Liquid (Blu-ray), Meet the Spartans (Blu-ray), The Spiderwick Chronicles (Blu-ray), Weeds, Season 3 (Blu-ray), Chipmunks TV Shows (SD DVD), Gangs of New York (Blu-ray), National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (Blu-ray)
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Written by John E. Johnson, Jr.
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 16:00 |
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 Indiana Jones: the Adventure Collection (SD DVD), Juno (Blu-ray), Predator (Blu-ray), Face/Off (Blu-ray), Next (Blu-ray), Commando (Blu-ray), Alvin and the Chipmunks (Blu-ray), Rambo 4 (Blu-ray), Rambo 1, 2, and 3 (Blu-ray)
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Written by John E. Johnson, Jr.
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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 16:00 |
 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (SD DVD), Noble House (SD DVD), Independence Day (Blu-ray), Cloverfield (SD DVD), The Lives of Others (Blu-ray), The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Blu-ray), I Am Legend (Blu-ray), AVP Requiem (Blu-ray), 27 Dresses (Blu-ray)
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Written by Jason Victor Serinus
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Saturday, 15 March 2008 16:00 |
 J.S. BACH - CANTATAS VOL. 16: NEW YORK • FOR THE SUNDAYAFTER CHRISTMAS • JOHN ELIOT GARDINER | SOLI DEO GLORIA SDG 137Tags: Classical Music | Music Reviews |
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Written by John E. Johnson, Jr.
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Monday, 03 March 2008 16:00 |
 Things We Lost in the Fire (SD DVD), Hitman (Blu-ray), Ceine Dion: Live in Las Vegas (Blu-ray), Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Blu-ray), Ice Age (Blu-ray), i, Robot (Blu-ray), The Kite Runner (SD DVD), There Will Be Blood (SD DVD)
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Written by Jason Victor Serinus
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 16:00 |
 This month, I deviate from the usual review format. Instead of offering short, individual reviews of a host of CDs and DVDs, I offer three feature-length reviews that focus on four Divas past and present: Maria Callas, Cecilia Bartoli, Measha Brueggergosman, and Kate Royal. These four women, variously Greek/American, Italian, Canadian, and British by birth/heritage, provide object lessons in great singing.
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Written by John E. Johnson, Jr.
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Thursday, 31 January 2008 16:00 |
 Death Sentence (SD DVD), The Hunting Party (SD DVD), Gone Baby Gone (SD DVD), Becoming Jane (SD DVD), American Gangster (HD DVD/SD DVD), Beowulf (HD DVD), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (SD DVD), Michael Clayton (SD DVD)
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Written by Kris Deering
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 16:00 |
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 Monty Python's The Life of Brian (Blu-ray), White Noise (HD DVD), War (Blu-ray), Man on Fire (Blu-ray), Con Air (Blu-ray), SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next (Blu-ray), Timecop (HD DVD), The Omega Man (Blu-ray/HD DVD), Good Luck Chuck (Blu-ray), Mr. Woodcock (Blu-ray)
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