Posts by Ken Herman
Dazzling Production of ‘Frida y Diego’ Opens San Diego Opera Season at Civic Theatre
‘El último sueño de Friday y Diego’– San Diego Opera’s commissioned work from composer Gabriela Lena Frank, opened Saturday at Civic Theatre in a dazzling production headed by a stellar cast of singers.
Read MoreCamarada’s Musical Tribute to Frida Kahlo at Park & Market
Thursday at UC San Diego Park & Market in the East Village, the ensemble Camarada presented a concert titled ‘Frida Dreams’– a cabaret confection of Mexican and Latin American music that was popular during Frida Kahlo’s heyday.
Read MoreBach Collegium San Diego Celebrates the English Baroque with a Concert of Purcell and Blow
To celebrate the 20th season of the Bach Collegium San Diego, Artistic Director Ruben Valenzuela presented a concert of music by John Blow and Henry Purcell on Saturday at All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Point Loma.
Read MoreA ‘Carmen’ Production with Less Allure Than Its Celebrated Title Character
Pacific Lyric Association’s production of Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre continues through Sunday, October 23.
Read MoreGabriela Lena Frank’s Story Behind ‘El último sueño de Frida y Diego’
Composer Gabriela Lena Frank is eagerly awaiting San Diego Opera’s world premiere of her opera ‘El último sueño de Frida y Diego’ on Saturday, October 29, at San Diego Civic Theatre.
Read MoreCamarada Launches a Vibrant 28th Season at the Mingei Museum
Camarada opened its 28th season Thursday at Balboa Park’s Mingei International Museum with an invigorating program of chamber music by lesser known composers.
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