Posts by Ken Herman
Soprano Marina Costa Jackson Brings Her Puccini Passion to San Diego Opera
When I tell San Diego opera buffs that Marina Costa Jackson will make her local debut in San Diego Opera’s upcoming Puccini double bill, several have replied, “Wait, wasn’t she our knockout Carmen in the company’s 2019 production of Carmen?”
Read MoreCamarada Rejoices in Tango at The Conrad
Saturday’s Camarada concert at The Conrad In La Jolla offered a dozen vibrant tangos, including a few milongas, the dance that birthed tango
Read MoreThe San Diego Symphony Celebrates the Riches of Finnish Music
The San Diego Symphony program at the California Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 2, 2023, should have been titled ‘A Celebration of Finnish Music.’
Read MoreOpera Neo Announces New Operas and Venues for 2023
Peter Kozma, Artistic Director of Opera Neo, announced his company’s ambitious 2023 season.
Read MoreViolinist Johan Dalene and Pianist Sahun Sam Hong Make Their Auspicious Debut at The Conrad
Violinist Johan Dalene and pianist Sahun Sam Hong fulfilled the sterling promise of the La Jolla Music Society’s Discovery Series in their joint recital Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Read MoreThe Glories of Spanish Baroque Music Celebrated by Ars Lyrica Houston
The early music ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston performed Friday evening at St. James by-the-sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla.
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