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Last year, Fiddler on the Roof was produced at the Lamb’s Players Theatre in Coronado, and was a gigantic hit. For those who missed it, the production is now playing at The Lyceum Theatre.
Fans of cellist Alisa Weilerstein who have been following her progress over recent seasons of La Jolla SummerFest and last spring’s solo appearance with the touring Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Orchestra brought the highest expectations to her joint recital with pianist Inon Barnatan Friday (Jan. 17) at Sherwood Auditorium. Neither musician disappointed our high hopes, and the chemistry between these accomplished young artists produced a evening of inspired and probing performances.
Ms. Isaacs looked radiant in a flowing white pants suit and remarked, “I am proud of my age.” The adoring audience interrupted her by singing “Happy Birthday.” After the event, County Supervisor Dave Roberts declared it “Jean Isaacs Day,” and a full celebration continued upstairs till midnight.
Saturday’s (Jan. 11) soundON Festival concert at the La Jolla Athenaeum featured three new, edgy chamber music compositions juxtaposed with Arnold Schoenberg’s now classic Expressionist gem “Pierrot Lunaire.”
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