Posts Tagged ‘Steven Schick’
Conductor Rafael Payare Makes Splendid Debut on San Diego Symphony Podium
Percussion virtuoso Steven Schick had the San Diego Symphony marching to the beat of his drum Saturday (January 13) in Roberto Sierra’s tumultuous Percussion Concerto at the Jacobs Music Center . . .
Read MorePercussion Lovefest Thrills Barrio Logan Audience
The San Diego Symphony’s “It’s About Time Festival” opened Thursday (January 11) with a rousing, sophisticated all-percussion concert at Barrio Logan’s trendy Bread and Salt venue. To be certain, offering a concert of percussion ensembles that will fill a house takes audacity and astute programming skills. Fortunately, Festival Curator Steven Schick possesses these traits in…
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 MoreArt of Élan’s Chamber Concert for the Symphony’s American Music Festival
Moving from its customary venue at the San Diego Museum of Art, Art of Élan set up shop on stage at Copley Symphony Hall Tuesday (January 10) to add a bit of American chamber music to the orchestra’s recently inaugurated American Music festival . . .
Read MoreSan Diego Opera’s Searing ‘Soldier Songs’ Brings Military Reality to Stage
San Diego Opera’s stirring production of composer David T. Little’s “Soldier Songs” at the Balboa Theatre honored Veterans Day with an honest, in-your-face confrontation of what war does to the soldier . . .
Read MoreSan Diego Opera’s Expanded 2016-17 Season Announced
San Diego Opera’s new 2016-17 season has been expanded to five operas and will open with a solo recital by tenor superstar Piotr Beczala on September 17, 2016, at the Balboa Theatre.
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