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...years, “The Dharma at Big Sur” is a 27-minute concerto for electric violin and orchestra that makes up the first half of his new double-disc release. Adams writes of the piece: “[It] express[es] the ‘shock of recognition’” of arriving and experiencing the magnificent Pacific coastline for the first time. From beginning to end, the piece exudes tropical colors from the BBC Symphony Orchestra and sweeping lines on the solo six-string electric violin. Violinist Tracy Silverman’s playing...
...Patrick Wilson, best known for his role as a closeted Mormon in HBO’s “Angels in America”—whom they have dubbed “The Prom King” for his All-American good looks and athleticism. To the shock of other moms, Sarah approaches him and engages him in witty banter. The Prom King, whose real name is Brad, stays at home with his son while his equally attractive wife (Jennifer Connelly, in a surprisingly small role) supports the family. Brad has failed the bar exam twice...
Judging from its trailer, cast, and dynamic director (Christopher Nolan of “Memento” and “Batman Begins”), “The Prestige” appears to be a recipe for intrigue, shock, and virtuoso performances. But, for a film that revolves around the world of theatrical magic in turn-of-the-century Europe, it is, ironically, mostly smoke and mirrors...
When Lawrence H. Summers stepped down as Harvard’s president last spring, it sent shock waves across the University and around the world. The debate about his resignation and brief presidency was fierce. E-mail open-lists, campus blogs, casual lunchtime conversations, and even this newspaper’s editorials were punctuated by deeply held sentiments toward our departing leader.With a search for Harvard’s next leader ongoing, our interest in Harvard’s presidency should be more intense than ever. The vacancy in Massachusetts Hall presents us with an historic opportunity to choose...
...needed housing into one apartment building in the upper-middle class neighborhood of El Rosal. Some residents of the building said they didn't object to their new neighbors, noting that the local government paid a fair price for the units and that people needed help allaying the financial shock of skyrocketing apartment prices...