Posts Tagged ‘John Adams’
Pianist Sarah Cahill’s Irresistible Contemporary Program
In Sarah Cahill’s solo recital for Fresh Sound on Friday (Nov. 4), the San Francisco virtuosa performed a range of alluring contemporary piano music from Terry Riley to Frederic Rzewski to Sam Adams . . .
Read MoreAn ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto Worthy of Royal Homage
Pianist Jeremy Denk’s uplifting performance of Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto with the San Diego Symphony on Saturday added to the splendor of the new Upright and Grand Piano Festival.
Read MoreSan Diego Symphony’s Resplendent Account of Adams’ “Harmonielehre”
It took John Adams’ “Harmonielehre” 30 years to find its way to a San Diego Symphony program, but Friday’s (Oct. 23) stellar performance of the work under the authoritative baton of Edo de Waart was worth the wait . . .
Read More‘Nixon in China’ a Glorious Season Finale for San Diego Opera
When composer John Adams chalked up the global success of his first opera ‘Nixon in China’ to beginner’s luck, it was easy to perceive his puckish humor taking charge. But mere luck clearly did not bring about the triumph of San Diego Opera’s extraordinary production of ‘Nixon in China’ that opened Saturday (March 14) at Civic Theatre . . .
Read MoreNot Your Grandmother’s Opera Company Any More
David Bennett, the newly appointed General Director of San Diego Opera, opens up his vision for the San Diego company based on his successes as Executive Director of New York City’s innovative Gotham Chamber Opera.
Read MoreStars Consider That Star-Crossed Couple in ‘Nixon in China’
When the American baritone Franco Pomponi was invited to sing the lead role in John Adams’ opera ‘Nixon in China’ at one of the major Paris opera companies, he was ready to refuse. Fortunately he changed his mind, learned the role, and will now bring it to San Diego Opera’s upcoming production of the celebrated that opera where West meets East in high Minimalist style . . .
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