MUSIC REVIEWS
San Diego Opera’s ‘Tosca’– A Production to Die For
San Diego Opera’s season-opening ‘Tosca’ got everything right: a strong cast, fluid stage direction, and a sensitive conductor in the pit. Or as some might describe it, Puccini heaven . . .
Read MoreSACRA/PROFANA’s Musical Valentine at St. Paul’s Great Hall
Given the natural affinity of music and romance, the choral ensemble SACRA/PROFANA whipped up an appealing choral concert for Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 12, in the Great Hall of St. Paul’s Cathedral . . .
Read MoreAn Evening with the Intrepid La Jolla Symphony
Orchestra shines under Maestro Steven Schick in 20th and 21st Century program
Read MoreBrilliant Montrose Trio Makes Local Debut in La Jolla
Tchaikovsky’s mighty Piano Trio in A Minor was given a first rate performance by the Montrose Trio Saturday (February 6) at La Jolla’s Sherwood Auditorium . . .
Read MoreFresh Sounds in the Barrio: Minimalism but no salsa
The buildings that comprise Barrio Logan’s Bread and Salt were originally built as a bread factory, but Fresh Sound producer Bonnie Wright turned this venue into minimalist pâtisserie Thursday (Feb. 4) with Lisa Moore’s piano recital of Philip Glass and friends . . .
Read MoreMozart’s Charming Triple Piano Concerto Takes Center Stage at the San Diego Symphony
Music for multiple pianos occupied the San Diego Symphony Saturday (Jan. 30) as the orchestra’s Upright and Grand Piano Festival entered its final week . . .
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