Word: solos
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...Folds’ newest solo project makes one nostalgic for whiny rants against ex-girlfriends, depressing abortion anthems and quirky pop songs—the kind of things that made 1997’s Whatever and Ever Amen such a landmark for angst-ridden but grunge-free teenagers. Ben Folds is best appreciated for his catchy tunes, bitter and sexually frustrated lyrics and creative piano melodies, but the five songs of Super D possess few to none of these qualities. This disappointing disc follows Speed Graphic and Sunny 16 as the third in a trilogy of forgettable releases from...
...group of esteemed performers with thriving solo careers assemble in different formats in this chamber series. The New Yorker called this “New York’s supreme chamber music series.” This concert includes a Dvorak bass quintet and Schumann’s “Marchenbilder.” 1:30 p.m., The Isabella Steward Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway. Tickets $10 students, $20 general. Purchase through TicketWeb (866) 468-7619 or at the door...
...show, “Les Contes Fantastiques,” is divided into two acts. The first act consists of a collection of virtuosic yet touching solo vignettes entitled “Pantomimes of Style,” entirely performed by Marceau. About half of these vignettes feature his onstage alter ego, “the dreamy little poet” Bip. The second act features three mime-dramas, or “mimodramas,” presented by the company as an ensemble...
Some of the solos in the first act, such as “The Public Garden” and “The Mask Maker,” are well-known classics that Marceau has performed throughout the world since 1947. Achieving octogenarian status hasn’t slowed Marceau down; he averages 200 shows a year and past performances include a three-month stint on Broadway and numerous television and cinematic appearances. Yet even without knowing of his legendary reputation, Marceau’s solo exercises are breathtaking in their concise ability to produce so much out of thin...
While the first act of the show is a collection of Marceau’s previous solo creations, the second half is the product of an intensive collaborative process within the company. Development of these mimodramas began while Marceau was on a solo tour in Mexico; he presented concepts and story outlines to the rest of the company, then left them to fill in as much as they could before he returned. After weeks of discussion of how to adapt each tale for the stage and beginning to set staging, Marceau returned to direct...