MUSIC REVIEWS
Camarada Brings a Feast of Asian Composers to the Mingei Museum
In the best of all possible worlds, the Mingei International Museum not only provides performance space for the Camarada chamber ensemble, but also…
Read MoreLouis Lortie Features Wagner on La Jolla Piano Recital
Canadian pianist Louis Lortie gambled on his unorthodox but virtuoso programming at Sherwood Auditorium Saturday (January 14) for the La Jolla Music Society . . .
Read MoreArt of Élan’s Chamber Concert for the Symphony’s American Music Festival
Moving from its customary venue at the San Diego Museum of Art, Art of Élan set up shop on stage at Copley Symphony Hall Tuesday (January 10) to add a bit of American chamber music to the orchestra’s recently inaugurated American Music festival . . .
Read MoreInon Barnatan Soars in Two Piano Concertos to Open San Diego Symphony’s American Music Month
The splendid Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan electrified the San Diego Symphony audience Friday (January 6) playing Piano Concertos by Aaron Copland and Andrew Norman . . .
Read More2017 SoundON Festival Opens with Striking Fare and Superb Performances
Once you leave San Diego’s sheltered university campuses, the curious local music aficionado is unlikely to encounter with ease performances of serious contemporary music. At Copley Symphony Hall, for example, it has remained an endangered species for some time. Fortunately, series such as Art of Élan and Fresh Sound have provided dependable oases of new…
Read MoreBravos and Boos for 2016
We asked each of our writers to cast their thoughts as “bravos” and “boos.” As you’ll see, some of them found it easier to do than others. Be that as it may, we proudly present essays by Ken Herman, Kris Eitland, Bill Eadie, David Dixon, Martin Jones Westlin, and Welton Jones.
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