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DAZZLING GUITAR WORK AND FLAMENCO DANCING CAPTIVATE PARAMOUNT CROWD AT BENISE CONCERT

Posted on April 2, 2023 by The People's Critic

By David Dow Bentley III “The People’s Critic” It was an electrifying way to start the Fall Season at Peekskill’s magnificent 1920’s movie palace, The Paramount. The main event would be the 20th Anniversary Tour of BENISE, the world renowned … Continue reading →

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The Andersons Return to Symphony Space

Posted on November 8, 2021 by The People's Critic

Anderson Twins + Vince Giordano & Friends = Return of Musical Joy By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III     “The People’s Critic” It had been nearly two Pandemic years since I had the pleasure of attending a performance of any kind in … Continue reading →

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Krajewski Returns Amid Musical & Acrobatic Splendor at Jones Hall

Posted on May 1, 2019 by The People's Critic

By DAVID DOW BENTLEY III “The People’s Critic” Photos: Chris Gray/Cirque de la Symphonie [Click any photo to enlarge]   The fun at Houston Symphony’s Jones Hall began as soon as much-loved conductor, Michael Krajewski, walked to the podium, as … Continue reading →

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Anderson Twins’ “SUMMIT” Celebrates Luminaries of the American Songbook

Posted on August 18, 2018 by The People's Critic

[Click any photo to enlarge] For the ever-growing Big Apple fan base of the musically gifted young Anderson Twins (Peter & Will), it will come as no surprise that they are now in the midst of another New York triumph … Continue reading →

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A Houston Symphony Concert Worthy of an OSCAR®

Posted on March 7, 2018 by The People's Critic

Perfectly timed to coincide with this month’s Hollywood excitement of the Academy Awards ceremony, the recent Houston Symphony concert titled The Oscars®: Best Original Songs was surely an award-winner in the opinion of those fortunate to be in the Jones … Continue reading →

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An Extra Special EXTRATERRESTRIAL from Houston Symphony’s “E.T.”

Posted on February 11, 2017 by The People's Critic

It was an extraordinary one-night-only event at Jones Hall last Thursday when the Houston Symphony took its place on stage below a large movie screen that was about to display a sensational film in a very sensational new way. Fans … Continue reading →

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Tony DeSare Dazzles Houston Pops Audience on the Ivories

Posted on November 12, 2016 by The People's Critic

  They say “seeing is believing,” but for those lucky enough to attend Opening Night of this weekend’s Houston Symphony Pops concert, “I Love a Piano,” the astonishing performance of pop vocalist & pianist, Tony DeSare, seemed to somehow defy … Continue reading →

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MUSIC BOX THEATRE JOURNEY’S BACK TO THE 1980’S

Posted on November 7, 2016 by The People's Critic

Music fans who enjoy science fiction may be reminded of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine” during their next visit to Houston’s popular Music Box Theatre. The company’s current production of “The 80’s Mix Tape Diaries,” delivers a generous musical look … Continue reading →

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GLAMOROUS OPENING NIGHT FOR KINGSLEY & HOUSTON SYMPHONY

Posted on September 27, 2016 by The People's Critic

  It would be a day full of exquisite music. In the afternoon I had the pleasure of viewing a telecast of the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award, a presentation honoring brilliant film composer, John Williams, earlier this summer. … Continue reading →

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Music and Youthful Enthusiasm Take Flight on Crighton Stage

Posted on May 12, 2016 by The People's Critic

On a pleasant Conroe Saturday night last weekend a parade of young area talent was spotlighted at the Crighton Theatre in a show aptly titled, “Come Fly with Me.” Hosting the program was popular local singer/actor, Victor Suarez, who had … Continue reading →

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