NCE Artistic Director & Violinist Leonid Sushansky |
A Fond Farewell
202 Words or Less |
An ode to "Ladies in Lavender" was an obscure follow-up; but Milkis shined, while paying homage to "one of the living gods that changed his career." Unfortunately, his request for complete silence during an 8-miniature recital was distracting and off-putting. What a shame, given Milkis' stellar play. After intermission, Sushansky dazzled with a stirring two-piece set from "Schindler's List"... hands-down, the best of the night; before closing the night with a lengthy (and lesser known) quartet of songs from "Fiddler on the Roof." Perhaps another round of sultry tango dancing from Bowen McCauley Dance instead? Regardless, you couldn't ask for a better, fonder adieu.
Grade: B