MUSIC REVIEWS
San Diego Opera’s Puccini Duo Boldly Balances Tragedy with Comedy
San Diego Opera continued its 2022-23 season with ‘Puccini Duo’–two operas from the composer’s trilogy ‘Il trittico.’ The production that opened Saturday at Civic Theatre runs through February 19.
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 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.
Read MoreMezzo-Soprano Joyce DiDonato Casts an Opulent Vocal Spell at The Conrad
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and the period-instrument ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro gave a performance of “Eden” for the La Jolla Music Society at The Conrad on Wednesday.
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