Posts by Ken Herman
Hausmann Quartet Presents Luminous Account of Haydn’s ‘Seven Last Words’ at St. Paul’s Cathedral
The Hausmann Quartet performed Haydn’s most unusual string quartet, “The Seven Last Words of Christ,” Op. 51, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral on March 23, an ideal ambience in which to contemplate the composer’s exalted Lenten meditation.
Read MoreExotic, Musically Rich Production of Daniel Catán’s ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’
San Diego Opera’s rousing, vibrant production of Daniel Catán’s “Florencia en el Amazonas” opened Saturday, March 17, at Civic Theatre with a smartly directed cast of strong, younger singers and great support in the pit from the San Diego Symphony.
Read MoreBrits and Bell Bravely Brandish Beethoven Beatifically
The storied Academy of St. Martin in the Fields under Joshua Bell played Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Wieniawski in the Jacobs Music Center on Friday, March 16, 2018.
Read MoreExciting Chamber Music Performance by Musicians of the San Diego Symphony
Tuesday’s (March 6) chamber music concert at the Auditorium at TSRI presented a hearty cadre of San Diego Symphony musicians and two guest harpsichordists playing Bach, Zelenka, and Mendelssohn.
Read MoreSoprano Elaine Alvarez Journeys with Opera Composer Daniel Catán into the Jungles of Brazil
Cuban-American soprano Elaine Alvarez is in San Diego preparing to perform the title role in San Diego Opera’s production of Daniel Catán’s opera “Florencia en el Amazonas,” which opens Saturday, March 17, at Civic Theatre.
Read MoreBrahms Piano Trios Battle Copley Symphony Hall
In Saturday’s concert of all three Piano Trios by Johannes Brahms, we experienced many sublime moments.
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