Posts Tagged ‘Arvo Pärt’
Kian Soltani and Julio Elizalde Bring Brilliant Chamber Program to La Jolla
If the goal of the La Jolla Music Society’s “Discovery Series” is to present highly promising young performers, Sunday’s (January 26) accomplished duo-recital by cellist Kian Soltani and pianist Julio Elizalde made the best possible case for that premise.
Read MoreSan Diego State University Musicians Offer Virtuoso Contemporary Fare at Bread and Salt in Barrio Logan
Music Director Michael Gerdes took the San Diego State University Chamber Orchestra and a cache of other SDSU musicians down to Bread and Salt in Barrio Logan Sunday afternoon to perform an engaging concert of contemporary music. With its high ceiling and unfinished, bare brick walls, the chaste performance space embraces all styles of music.…
Read MoreArt of Élan: Fine Performance Without Applause–an Idea Whose Time Has Come
Questioning the protocol of concert attendance is rarely undertaken, but Kate Hatmaker, Artistic and Executive Director of Art of Élan, made a brave suggestion before the group’s concert Tuesday, May 7, at the San Diego Museum of Art. She asked the audience not to applaud after each of the seven works on the evening’s program. The result proved astounding.
Read MoreArt of Élan Champions Pärt and Muhly at San Diego Museum of Art
Art of Élan presented Minimalist gems with maximum expression Tuesday at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park . . .
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