Posts Tagged ‘G. F. Handel’
Opera Neo Stages the American Première of Nicola Porpora’s ‘Polifemo’
Nicola Porpora’s opera ‘Polifemo’ received a sparkling production by San Diego’s Opera Neo Friday, July 19, 2024.
Read MoreOpera Neo Celebrates Another Handel Rarity: ‘Rodelinda’ at First Unitarian Universalist Church
Opera Neo opened its season Friday with a bold, imaginatively staged production of G. F. Handel’s early opera ‘Rodelinda.’
Read MoreMusic of François Couperin at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Tenebrae Service
French Baroque composer François Couperin’s 1714 ‘Leçons de ténèbres’ was presented in a solemn Tenebrae service Wednesday at La Jolla’s St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.
Read MoreOpera NEO’s All-Star Vocal Marathon–A Splendid Bouquet of Aspiring Singers
On Sunday, July 18, Opera NEO opened its Summer Opera Festival Sunday with its traditional Opera Marathon, a group recital that gives every singer participating in the festival the opportunity to perform their favorite opera aria
Read MoreConductor Nicholas McGegan Leads a Triumphal Orchestral Finale to La Jolla SummerFest 2019
Following longstanding tradition, the final La Jolla SummerFest program is a chamber orchestra concert. Festival Music Director Inon Barnatan not only upheld the tradition but—as is his wont—improved upon it. Guest Conductor Nicholas McGegan led an impressive list of soloists with this exceptional chamber ensemble Friday, August 23, at The Conrad.
Read MoreMark Morris Dance Group Soars at SummerFest 2019
Eye, ear, and imagination have never been so simultaneously deluged in SummerFest’s 33 years of programming as they were Wednesday, August 21, with the Mark Morris Dance Group taking center stage at The Conrad.
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