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  • " "Evocative," observed Samm in his usual laconic manner.

    Kingdoms of Light Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2001

  • Evocative video segments (by Martin Reinwald and Sebastian Eskildsen) and dramatic lighting (by Mikki Kunttu) complete the visual splendors.

    Neapolitan Sunshine Brightens Danish Gloom Robert Greskovic 2011

  • The strongest beer overall, Weyerbacher's wonderfully rich, sweet and slightly hoppy flavor -- pepped up with nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves -- topped both the "Best Flavor" and "Most Evocative of Fall" categories.

    Taste Test: Pumpkin beers Fritz Hahn 2010

  • Evocative, clever and beautifully played, Crossing is an under-rated gem, with a nicely mellowing Finney setting the standard which the younger performers are inspired to follow.

    John Farr: Birthday Tribute: Albert Finney's Finest John Farr 2011

  • Evocative of Benjamin Britten, Ms. Jurado's score has a conversational quality meant to be responsive to the unfolding action.

    Pilar Jurado's Blank Page Jonathan Blitzer 2011

  • Evocative of both Jane Austen and Entertainment Weekly, this will be another hit with Lipman fans.

    The Family Man by Elinor Lipman: Book summary 2010

  • Evocative and unabashedly expressive, even playful, it spoke a modern but completely accessible language in which melody was never far from the surface, building repeated gestures and phrases into a powerhouse of momentum that was nothing less than exhilarating.

    Music review: Erkki-Sven Tuur and the New Tallinn Trio at the Phillips Collection 2011

  • Evocative video segments (by Martin Reinwald and Sebastian Eskildsen) and dramatic lighting (by Mikki Kunttu) complete the visual splendors.

    Neapolitan Sunshine Brightens Danish Gloom Robert Greskovic 2011

  • Evocative, entertaining and often suspenseful - sports history at a very high standard.

    Rome 1960 by David Maraniss: Book summary 2010

  • Hence the inclusion of a free industry panel discussion and an ambitious cross-fertilization of genres called "The Medium Formerly Known as Radio: The Evocative Power of Sound," a curated selection of "dramatic audio documentaries."

    Life as They Show It Nicolas Rapold 2010

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