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Hausmann Quartet Pairs Andrew Norman and Stravinsky with Haydn
Sunday’s November 10, 2019, Hausmann Quartet concert at the Maritime Museum of San Diego continued the ensemble’s traversal of all of the Haydn string quartets. Their program also included Andrew Norman’s “Peculiar Strokes” from 2011 and Igor Stravinsky’s rarely programmed single movement “Concertino” from 1920.
Read MoreNurturing New Audiences for Classical Music and Opera
Cultivating new audiences for classical music is a Holy Grail pursuit for local performing arts organizations as well as for astute individual musicians in the community. Recent experiences around San Diego have opened my eyes to some worthy outreach work that merits attention.
Read MoreSupporting Characters Take Over ‘Twelfth Night’
There’s something especially appealing about watching an interpretation of a William Shakespeare show from a true devotee of the playwright. Over his extensive career, the Director of Professional Training for The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, Jesse Perez, has acted/directed/choreographed different Shakespeare tragedies and comedies.
Read MoreFalling In and Out of Love with ‘The Last Five Years’ at Cygnet Theatre
“The Last Five Years” reminds us that love is worth the risk. It tiptoes between a drama and a comedy, and the circular structure is compelling. We can imagine Cathy and Jamie in a sequel, titled “The Next 10 Years.”
Read MoreNeil Simon Wit at North Coast Rep
Legendary feuds between prominent stars has probably existed for as long as theater has been performed. It’s not surprising when two notable stars of the stage and screen, who have wonderful chemistry, turn out to hate each other in real life.
Read MoreMoxie’s ‘Handbagged’ Cast Makes a Must-See
Playwright Moira Buffini has written Handbagged about the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Moxie Theatre is producing its West Coast premiere. The company has given this premiere a prestige production, and that strategy has paid off…
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