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Documentary photography shines at New England Biennial exhibit

Documentary photography shines at New England Biennial exhibit

Mary McCleary

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the talented documentary photographers at the New England Photography Biennial have written a book. This highly selective juried exhibit is currently in full swing at the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham, Mass. Held every two years, the show features innovative works by some of New England's finest photographic artists. While there are many first-rate entries, the documentary works are the most captivating of the collection.

This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the Danforth Art Museum and its associated studio art school. It is the only independent museum of its kind in the Metrowest region of Massachusetts, and features American painting and sculpture from the 19th century to the present.

Symphony Hall basks in Christmas spirit with Handel’s Messiah
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Symphony Hall basks in Christmas spirit with Handel’s Messiah

Mary McCleary

On Sunday, Nov. 29, Boston's Symphony Hall was filled with the resplendent sounds of George Frideric Handel's Messiah oratorio. A confluence of superb conducting, splendid singing, and orchestral distinction made it the finest performance of the work in years.

Conductor Harry Christophers led the Handel & Haydn Society in its annual concert featuring Handel's timeless piece. It is an epic tale that requires skill and imagination to produce. Without the benefit of visual effects, the conductor and singers face an arduous task of bringing the scenes alive to the audience. With their inspiring interpretation of the words and music, the performers on Sunday rose to the challenge with resounding success.

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