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San Diego Opera’s Plunge into the Brave New World of Contemporary Chamber Opera
When San Diego Opera decided to move outsidee the boundaries of grand opera, they could hardly have chosen a work more profoundly different than David T. Little’s contemporary chamber opera “Soldier Stories”
Read MoreThe Music of Outreach in Four Different Keys
To get a sense of how four San Diego musical organizations were engaging in outreach, music critic Ken Herman attended events on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (October 26 & 27) and compiled this report . . .
Read MoreStill the Best Entertainment Website in San Diego: SanDiegoStory.com
Judged by press clubs from around the country, SanDiegoStory.com takes home 8 awards from the 43rd annual San Diego Press Club Awards including Best Entertainment Website in San Diego.
Read MoreFierce, Musically Driven Twyla Tharp Dance Comes to Spreckels
“As dancers, we make it all look easy and comfortable. It’s beautiful, athletic illusion…
Read MoreSan Diego Opera’s ‘Cinderella’ Is More Than a Cute Fairy Tale
Australian stage director Lindy Hume tells why Rossini’s operatic ‘Cinderella’ tale is more than a bed-time fairy tale . . .
Read MoreSan Diego Opera Engages Military Community in Presentation of New Opera ‘Soldier Songs’
Expanding San Diego Opera’s mission beyond the confines of the opera house has been a primary goal of General Director David Bennett and his current board of directors. At a press conference this week (September 21) aboard the U.S.S. Midway, Bennett announced a number of community partnerships with local veterans organizations that will unfold in…
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