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Mezzo-Soprano Joyce DiDonato Casts an Opulent Vocal Spell at The Conrad

By Ken Herman | January 19, 2023 |

Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and the period-instrument ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro gave a performance of “Eden” for the La Jolla Music Society at The Conrad on Wednesday.

Rafael Payare Announces Exciting 2020-21 Season for the San Diego Symphony

By Ken Herman | April 8, 2020 |

If the current absence of live symphonic music at the Jacobs Music Center can be assuaged, I suggest contemplation of San Diego Symphony Music Director Rafael Payere’s recently released 2020-21 season of the Jacobs Masterworks Series is just what the doctor ordered.

Tantalizing Opera Buffet at Opera NEO’s Cabaret Night in Encinitias

By Ken Herman | July 29, 2017 |

As Opera NEO approaches its season opening next week, July 28, the company presented its customary Cabaret evening of scenes and ensemble songs from a wide variety of opera, operetta, and musical theater at the Encinitas Library Concert Hall . . .