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Patel Leads a Glorious Sibelius Fifth Symphony to Remember

By Ken Herman | February 11, 2018 |

San Diego Symphony Associate Conductor Sameer Patel led a majestic, sonically luxurious account of the Jean Sibelius Fifth Symphony and introduced with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and the orchestra a new violin concerto by Adam Schoenberg.

Songwriting 101 With Irving Berlin

By David Dixon | December 24, 2017 |

Irving Berlin may be best known for songs such as “God Bless America” and “White Christmas,” but a much longer list is required to credit him with every wonderful melody he wrote. During his long life, Berlin composed about 1,500 tunes.