Posts Tagged ‘Francis Poulenc’
Art 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 MoreOrganist Chelsea Chen Brings Her Artistry to the San Diego Symphony
Much to the delight of audiences at Copley Symphony Hall this weekend, the San Diego Symphony under Jahja Ling presented concert organist Chelsea Chen in the Poulenc Concerto for Organ, Timpani and String as well as the Saint-Saëns Third “Organ” Symphony.
Read MoreOpera NEO’s Generous All You Can Hear Opera Buffet in Encinitas
As a tantalizing preview to Opera NEO’s upcoming festival of three staged operas, Friday’s Cabaret concert at the Encinitas Library Concert Hall promises a season of highly charged drama and polished lead singers. This annual program offered a sparkling variety of ensembles and duets from opera, operetta, and musical theater performed by the members of the 2018 festival.
Read MoreEdo de Waart Finishes San Diego Symphony Season on a Triumphant Note
Guest conductor Edo de Waart’s delightful San Diego Symphony program balanced a tip of the hat to the Bernstein centennial—his evergreen “Candide” Overture—with Francis Poulenc’s show-stopping Concerto for Two Pianos featuring the effusive Naughton sisters and Johannes Brahms’ profound Symphony No. 2 in D Major.
Read MoreThe La Jolla Symphony and Chorus Holiday Banquet of New Music and Poulenc’s ‘Gloria’
The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus performed Francis Poulenc’s cantata ‘Gloria’ as well as Thomas Adès’ Violin Concerto, Op. 23, “Concentric Paths,” and other new music at Mandeville Auditorium December 9 & 10, 2017 . . ..
Read MoreThibaudet and Symphony Members Offer Sumptuous Repast of French Chamber Music at Copley Symphony Hall
French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet interpreted chamber music of Francis Poulenc and Gabriel Fauré in collaboration with San Diego Symphony instrumentalists Sunday (October 8) at the Jacobs Music Center downtown . . .
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