You're The Critic - February 2008
The Ash Girl
February 28-March 8, 2008
"I like this kind of 'edgy' material. It was very thought-provoking."
"This was a wonderful provocative show - fabulous action, set, costumes - the direction was amazing! I've been thinking about it since the performance."
"Nobody got the director's vision -- it was a dream?? Too confusing."
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William Yang
February 28 & 29, March 1, 2008
"The music was intriguing but Mr. Yang's story was not particularly well told or captivating. It was quite disappointing."
"One of the most exquisite performances we have ever seen; we were spellbound."
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UM Symphony Orchestra
February 23, 2008
"Unusual and innovative program, performed flawlessly."
"The quality of the concerts, the warmth radiated by the young students, Dr. Ross's skill as a conductor and modest self representation are a highlight of the week for us."
"Did not appreciate the conductorless orchestra. This may be a good teaching tool, but it is not adequate for a performance."
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Kronos Quartet
Terry Riley's "The Cusp of Magic" and Tan Dun's "Ghost Opera"
February 17, 2008
"Fantastic!! I loved every moment."
"Experimental music should come with a warning label in the ad."
"...this was truly one of the best concerts I've ever been to. It was a mind-expanding experience."
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Ethos Percussion Group
February 15, 2008
"Wonderful. You all are on a 'roll.'"
"It would have been great if some of the more exotic instruments they used - like the Ghanian xylophone - had been available for some kind of public interaction after the event."
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Soulive
February 10, 2008
"Soulive is a great jazz trio, infusing hip-hop, soul and funk to create a grooving experience for all in the crowd."
"At 30 db lower sound levels we probably would have found this show disappointing. At the actual sound level it was excruciating."
"Loved the funk."
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L.A. Theatre Works
February 7 & 8, 2008
"Stretched my assumptions..."
"Description sounded possibly dull, but LA Theater Works made this a live and exciting experience."
"It was a very thought-provoking experience to see both the actors and the real people that they were portraying, and to see both on the same stage for the Q & A."
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Trio Con Brio Copenhagen
February 6, 2008
"Superb performance."
"I knew the performers from the time that they were student at the Musik Hochschule in Vienna, Austria, and think they are absolutely superb musicians!"
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Choreographers' Showcase
February 2 & 3, 2008
"Final piece made it worth coming. It was wonderful."
"Any dance that includes running around the stage should not be performed."
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