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Soprano Nicole Cabell: the Last Word on the Strauss “Four Last Songs”

By Ken Herman | February 8, 2015 |

Richard Strauss on life and death matters was San Diego Symphony Music Director Jahja Ling’s theme in three concerts (Feb. 6-8) at Copley Symphony Hall will soprano Nicole Cabell . . .

Kodo’s Rigorous Drumming with Carnival Trimmings

By Ken Herman | February 7, 2015 |

For several decades, the popular Japanese performing ensemble Kodo has coupled the austere traditional discipline of taiko drumming with the requirements of commercial entertainment. Friday (Feb. 6) this enterprising team brought its latest traveling show One Earth Tour 2015: Mystery to San Diego’s Balboa Theatre . . .

When Dance Makers Test Work & Compete for Prizes, Everyone Wins

By Kris Eitland | February 6, 2015 |

Brooks commented on Barton’s gorgeous partnering and counterpoint.

“There was a sweeping quality that felt like calligraphy,” he said. “I like your sense of centrifugal force and not stopping.” His statement triggered laughter from Ms. Whelan in the bleacher seats, who is keenly aware of Brook’s dance aesthetic and approach to partnering.

Arditti Quartet’s Tribute to Roger Reynolds at 80

By Ken Herman | February 6, 2015 |

No one has exercised a more profound influence on the character and direction of music at UC San Diego than composer Roger Reynolds. So it was fitting that the university fete its Pulitzer Prize winning resident composer on his 80th birthday with a concert . . .