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Composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s Engaging Sampler of New Music at SummerFest

By Ken Herman | August 17, 2021 |

Curated by Gabriela Lena Frank, SummerFest 2021 offered an engaging sampler of five newer composers Sunday, August 15, at The Conrad’s JAI Hall.

Ginger Costa-Jackson’s Nonpareil Carmen Scores for San Diego Opera

By Ken Herman | April 1, 2019 |

San Diego Opera General Director David Bennett wisely hired Ginger Costa-Jackson to sing the title role of his company’s recently opened production of Bizet’s “Carmen.” Vocally and dramatically, Costa-Jackson’s Carmen is simply nonpareil.