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Review: Shallow, Predictable Respect Ultimately Disrespects the Great Aretha Franklin’s Legacy

Respect

How is it possible for a music-centered biopic to feature fantastic music, heartfelt performances, and a story about triumph over trauma and still end up teaching us nothing about its […]

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Opera, Stages

Fleming Fêted at the Lyric Opera; to Star in A Light in the Piazza in December

Chicago’s Lyric Opera fêted their fabulous creative consultant Renée Fleming last week. She debuted on that stage on October 9, 1993, and has since performed in 10 roles. She’s presided […]

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