Well, probably not in our region. At least not yet. The gist of this article is that while commercial classical FM is dwindling, public stations are picking up the slack.
Monterey Bay listeners have just a few choices. Our two primary listener-supported stations play NPR feed for part of the day, and often play the same feed at the same time. Another local FM station is merely a repeater for BBC news. Yadda yadda. I love the news, but where is classical music, with no commercial interruptions?
Read the full story here =>
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Soprano Takes Cab From Poland To Royal Opera House
Aleksandra Kurzak is one of many musicians whose ability to travel has been challenged by the volcanic ash cloud. "Last heard, the Dutch Nieuw Ensemble was stuck in Hong Kong, the Asko Ensemble wasn't leaving New York anytime soon, the Ensemble Modern was still in Istanbul and the Dresden Philharmonic was stranded on the Spanish island of Mallorca...."
Bloomberg 04/20/10
Read the article here =>
Bloomberg 04/20/10
Read the article here =>
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Beethoven Visits Cleveland
In 1958, the Colossus speaks to an 11-year-old boy
by Harvey Sachs
an article in American Scholar Magazine
Harvey Sachs is a writer, lecturer, music historian, translator, and arts administrator. This essay is adapted from his book The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824, which will be published in June by Random House.
Red the full article here ==>
by Harvey Sachs
an article in American Scholar Magazine
Harvey Sachs is a writer, lecturer, music historian, translator, and arts administrator. This essay is adapted from his book The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824, which will be published in June by Random House.
Red the full article here ==>
Thursday, April 15, 2010
At Leipzig's Bach Museum, Research Is In The Forefront
Visitors learn about Bach's penmanship, as well as the paper and ink he used. The display even explains how to date a Bach manuscript. But what makes this [newly renovated and expanded] museum unique is the interactive approach it takes to the teaching of its subject matter.
(Wall Street Journal)
Read more ==>
(Wall Street Journal)
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Yow! A Symphonic Weekend!
Last weekend was filled with chamber music and singing voices, and this weekend features treats for lovers of symphony repertoire.
Thanks and many bravos to Max Bragado-Darman and John Larry Granger—and the orchestras they lead—for continuing to bring great orchestral music and first–rate soloists to our region. This weekend: music by Barber, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Elgar, Gershwin, Turina, and Ginastera!
The two soloists featured this weekend are particularly dazzling. Visit their fascinating websites (see below for the web addresses).
(You also can read details of both concerts in tomorrow's "Intermezzo" column by Barbara Rose Shuler here.)
Monterey Symphony Orchestra
Max Bragado-Darman, conductor
Sara Buechner, piano
Sat. March 27 (2 pm)
Dress Rehearsal, Sherwood Hall, Salinas
Sat. March 27 (7 pm)
Concert, Sherwood Hall, Salinas
(Note new Salinas start times)
Sun. March 28 (3 pm)
and Mon. March 29 (8 pm)
Sunset Theater, Carmel
Elgar: Cockaigne Overture, Op.40 (Wiki)
Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F major (Wiki)
Turina: Rapsodia sinfónica (about Joachin Turina)
Ginastera: Estancia Suite (Alberto Ginastera on Wiki)
Symphony website: www.montereysymphony.org/
Sara Buechner website: www.sarabuechner.com
And across the Bay:
ROMANTIC RHAPSODIES
Santa Cruz County Symphony
John Larry Granger, Conductor
Tessa Lark, violin
Sat. March 27 (8 pm)
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Sun. March 28 (2 pm)
Henry J Mello Center, Watsonville
Barber: Adagio for Strings (Wiki)
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto (Wiki)
with Tessa Lark, Violinist
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 ("Scottish") (Mendelssohn on Wiki)
Symphony website: www.santacruzsymphony.com/
Tessa Lark website: www.violinium.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Two events for lovers of choral singing!
The New Choir and the Santa Cruz Chorale
Music from around the globe, performed by two premiere choral ensembles.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 8:00pmMusic from around the globe, performed by two premiere choral ensembles.
Holy Cross Church
126 High Street, Santa Cruz
Get Directions: Location Map
The New Choir – composed of about twenty five singers from the greater San Francisco Bay Area – is an auditioned chamber choir performing choral works from all genres. The members of the New Choir have been brought together by their common love for the making of beautiful music. The New Choir is dedicated to the study and performance of quality choral literature and sharing the joy and the spiritual enhancement inherent in the making of music.
Join Director Eileen Chang and the New Choir to hear Renaissance masters Monteverdi, Des Prez, Guerrero and Sweelinck, Romantic pieces by Delius, Stanford, Grieg, Rhienberger and Brahms, and Hebrew Love Songs by contemporary California composer, Eric Whitacre; Spirituals and folk songs from Haiti, the Phillipines, India and Korea, including the dramatic story of valiant Koreans defending their homeland from invasion in a powerful setting by California Korean composer, Nah-kum Paik.
The New Choir will be joined by the Santa Cruz Chorale under their director, Christian Grube, for a performance of Heinrich Schütz Psalm 100 for double choir.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the delightful, fresh sound of the New Choir.
More concert and ticket information, visit the Santa Cruz Chorale website
Hart to Heart: Variations on Psalm 42
March 21, 2010 (Sunday) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Monterey Peninsula College Choral Room (MAP)
This is an event all singers should know about.
Andrew Megill is recognized as one of the leading choral conductors of his generation, known for his passionate artistry and unusually wide-ranging repertoire, extending from early music to newly-composed works. He is also Associate Conductor of the Carmel Bach Festival and Director of the Festival Chorale.
Dr. Megill will be presenting four works on the Psalm 42 text “Like as the hart”. He will examine how composers from different centuries and different musical styles compose music around a similar text. In the process Dr. Megill will help participants explore the changes in singing style that each new century brings. Scores will be provided at the workshop.
Palestrina (1525-1594): Sicut cervus
Handel (~1720): Chandos Anthem
Mendelssohn (1837): Wie der Hirsch schreit
Howells (1941): Like as the hart
Admission:
$15 if signed up before March 19
Register and pay online by clicking here (no surcharge) or call 644-8012.
$25 at door (with no prior sign-up).
21 years and under free.
Participants may attend as singers or observers.
For more information visit the I Cantori website.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Chamber Music Delights
For lovers of instrumental chamber music, great concerts are taking place in Monterey and Santa Cruz this weekend.
Imaginary Intersections: Raga And Raj
Saturday, March 20, 7:30pm
Part of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival
First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz
In the mysterious Kingdom of Oudh near Calcutta, the fashion of the 1780s turned toward the 'Hindostannie Air', leading British musicians to perform amorous melodies and dance tunes of North India on European instruments.
Barry Phillips, a Ravi Shankar trained composer/performer of classical Indian music, has created a new work for early instruments which re-imagines this historical East-West encounter (world premiere).
Read our previous post about this concert here==>
Or visit the updated Santa Cruz Baroque Festival website www.scbaroque.com/
Light-Hearted Winds
Ensemble Monterey
Mozart, Jacob, Hummel and Beethoven
John Anderson, Conductor and Music Director (photo)
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8 PM
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 7 PM
First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz
“Light-Hearted Winds” is a concert of classic delights featuring the wind section of the orchestra in compositions designed for pleasure and enjoyment. Come enjoy Mozart’s spirited overture from The Magic Flute, Beethoven’s lovely Rondino, Hummel’s early romantic-era Octet, Jacob’s Divertimento for Winds and one of Mozart’s most joyful compositions Serenade in E Flat Major.
More information on the Ensemble Monterey Website
Imaginary Intersections: Raga And Raj
Saturday, March 20, 7:30pm
Part of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival
First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz
In the mysterious Kingdom of Oudh near Calcutta, the fashion of the 1780s turned toward the 'Hindostannie Air', leading British musicians to perform amorous melodies and dance tunes of North India on European instruments.
Barry Phillips, a Ravi Shankar trained composer/performer of classical Indian music, has created a new work for early instruments which re-imagines this historical East-West encounter (world premiere).
Read our previous post about this concert here==>
Or visit the updated Santa Cruz Baroque Festival website www.scbaroque.com/
Light-Hearted Winds
Ensemble Monterey
Mozart, Jacob, Hummel and Beethoven
John Anderson, Conductor and Music Director (photo)
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8 PM
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 7 PM
First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz
“Light-Hearted Winds” is a concert of classic delights featuring the wind section of the orchestra in compositions designed for pleasure and enjoyment. Come enjoy Mozart’s spirited overture from The Magic Flute, Beethoven’s lovely Rondino, Hummel’s early romantic-era Octet, Jacob’s Divertimento for Winds and one of Mozart’s most joyful compositions Serenade in E Flat Major.
More information on the Ensemble Monterey Website
Monday, March 15, 2010
Camerata Singers Concert Review!
Surprises sometimes happen in the nicest way!
Only after attending yesterday's concert by the Camerata Singers did I receive the message from Lyn Bronson asking me to review the concert for his Peninsula Reviews Website. I was delighted to oblige!
Read my review of the Camerata Singers concert here ==>
Only after attending yesterday's concert by the Camerata Singers did I receive the message from Lyn Bronson asking me to review the concert for his Peninsula Reviews Website. I was delighted to oblige!
Read my review of the Camerata Singers concert here ==>
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
For the Masses!
Camerata Singers and their music director John Koza would be worthy of high praise simply for their wonderful singing and Mr. Koza's wonderful repertoire programming.
But they get a very special extra star in their crown for their "Camerata Futures" program which each spring puts a group of auditioned high school students in the choir for Camerata's March concerts.
This weekend don't miss this wonderful ensemble in their latest outing "For the Masses!"
The first half of the program includes Mozart’s exciting Missa brevis in D major along with his exquisite Ave verum corpus. The second half features two short gospel pieces by Grayson W. Brown and Robert Ray’s thrilling Gospel Mass.
Friday 8pm St/ Pauls Epicopal Church, Salinas
Saturday 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Monterey
Sunday 3pm, First United Methodist Church, Pacific Grove
More information on the Camerata Singers website
But they get a very special extra star in their crown for their "Camerata Futures" program which each spring puts a group of auditioned high school students in the choir for Camerata's March concerts.
This weekend don't miss this wonderful ensemble in their latest outing "For the Masses!"
The first half of the program includes Mozart’s exciting Missa brevis in D major along with his exquisite Ave verum corpus. The second half features two short gospel pieces by Grayson W. Brown and Robert Ray’s thrilling Gospel Mass.
Friday 8pm St/ Pauls Epicopal Church, Salinas
Saturday 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Monterey
Sunday 3pm, First United Methodist Church, Pacific Grove
More information on the Camerata Singers website
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Why We Make Music
A few years ago I read a wonderful speech given to parents of incoming students at Boston Conservatory by Dr. Karl Paulnack, Director of the Conservatory's Music Division. Among other things, he says:
It takes five minutes to read the entire speech. Here is the complete text, on the Boston Conservatory website
And here is the career bio of this amazing musician.
Click here to download a formatted three-page printable copy (pdf).
I have come to understand that music is not part of "arts and entertainment" as the newspaper section would have us believe. It's not a luxury, a lavish thing that we fund from leftovers of our budgets, not a plaything or an amusement or a pass time.
Music is a basic need of human survival. Music is one of the ways we make sense of our lives, one of the ways in which we express feelings when we have no words, a way for us to understand things with our hearts when we can't with our minds.These words are even more important for us now than they were six years ago when Dr. Paulnack uttered them.
It takes five minutes to read the entire speech. Here is the complete text, on the Boston Conservatory website
And here is the career bio of this amazing musician.
Click here to download a formatted three-page printable copy (pdf).
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
‘Hindostannie Air’ - East Meets West in the Kingdom of Oudh
In its next concert on March 20 -- "Imaginary Intersections: Raga & Raj" -- the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival plans to take its audience on an imaginary journey back to late 18th-century India.
In the mysterious Kingdom of Oudh near Calcutta, the fashion of the 1780s turned toward the ‘Hindostannie Air’, leading British musicians to perform amorous melodies and dance tunes of North India on European instruments.
Barry Phillips, a Ravi Shankar trained composer/performer of classical Indian music, has created a new work for early instruments which re-imagines this historical East-West encounter (world premiere). The fruits of this unique project will be premiered by the Baroque Festival's resident ensemble Lux Musica on early European instruments (flute, violin, viola da gamba, harpsichord), together with Barry Phillips on cello, accompanied by tabla (traditional Hindustani drums), tambourine, and finger cymbals.
The development and presentation of this project has been made possible by a grant from the Creative Work Fund of San Francisco, jointly awarded to the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival and Barry Phillips as collaborating artist.
Barry Phillips has written this Artist Statement: "In the past 13 years of assisting Ravi Shankar compose and notate Indian classical music for western instruments in western and Indian notation, I have been personally trained by Mr. Shankar in Hindustani music, both in composition and performance. This eastern musical experience mixes with other musical experiences including my life-long love of the European Baroque — in particular, harpsichord music.
I see this project as an experiment in overlapping time frames, in particular the modern, the experience of mixing Indian and western music by Ravi Shankar and his teacher, Baba Alauddin Khan in the 1940's-50's, and the well-documented musical encounters of eighteenth century Europeans in India with their harpsichords, flutes and fiddles with Indian musicians. This would make the new work more than an historical recreation of an imaginary mixing of east and west in music in eighteenth century India (though this was surely a reality to some extent). From the current musical point of view, it will also be as if all of the above moments can exist freely together."
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, at 7:30pm
WHERE: First Congregational Church (900 High Street, Santa Cruz) map
More info at www.scbaroque.org
Photo Credit: Lars Johannesson
In the mysterious Kingdom of Oudh near Calcutta, the fashion of the 1780s turned toward the ‘Hindostannie Air’, leading British musicians to perform amorous melodies and dance tunes of North India on European instruments.
Barry Phillips, a Ravi Shankar trained composer/performer of classical Indian music, has created a new work for early instruments which re-imagines this historical East-West encounter (world premiere). The fruits of this unique project will be premiered by the Baroque Festival's resident ensemble Lux Musica on early European instruments (flute, violin, viola da gamba, harpsichord), together with Barry Phillips on cello, accompanied by tabla (traditional Hindustani drums), tambourine, and finger cymbals.
The development and presentation of this project has been made possible by a grant from the Creative Work Fund of San Francisco, jointly awarded to the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival and Barry Phillips as collaborating artist.
Barry Phillips has written this Artist Statement: "In the past 13 years of assisting Ravi Shankar compose and notate Indian classical music for western instruments in western and Indian notation, I have been personally trained by Mr. Shankar in Hindustani music, both in composition and performance. This eastern musical experience mixes with other musical experiences including my life-long love of the European Baroque — in particular, harpsichord music.
I see this project as an experiment in overlapping time frames, in particular the modern, the experience of mixing Indian and western music by Ravi Shankar and his teacher, Baba Alauddin Khan in the 1940's-50's, and the well-documented musical encounters of eighteenth century Europeans in India with their harpsichords, flutes and fiddles with Indian musicians. This would make the new work more than an historical recreation of an imaginary mixing of east and west in music in eighteenth century India (though this was surely a reality to some extent). From the current musical point of view, it will also be as if all of the above moments can exist freely together."
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, at 7:30pm
WHERE: First Congregational Church (900 High Street, Santa Cruz) map
More info at www.scbaroque.org
Photo Credit: Lars Johannesson
Saturday, February 20, 2010
FREE CONCERT to benefit Shelter Outreach Plus
“Music of the Ages”
This event is a great example of the way musicians and music lovers can come together to create a better, stronger community.
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 3:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
Pacific Grove (Click here for Google Maps)
An afternoon of great music with something for everyone. More than 40 musicians will come together for this free musical event, and 100% of all donations will go to help provide safe housing and compassionate support for homeless people in our community.
The concert of talented musicians features the well-known Kevin Jordan Wild Coast Brass Quintet, and organist Barbara Vella, performing great classical music by Mussorgsky, Monteverdi, Strauss, and contemporary composers.
The diverse program ranges from an upbeat arrangement of “La Bamba” with organ and jazz percussion, to high energy gospel choral arrangements from local composer Peter Williams. The amazing grand finale will be the stirring “Gloria” by Popular British composer John Rutter, accompanied by organ, brass ensemble, choir, handbells, and percussion. This work, comissioned by an American choir and first performed in 1974, has become a beloved choral favorite.
By bringing musicians and community together to help end the cycle of homelessness and domestic violence, the participants and organizers of this concert seek to serve a very real, very immediate need. Shelter Outreach Plus offers emergency shelter, transitional housing and other supportive services for men, women and children.
Help support Shelter Outreach Plus with your tax-deductible gifts, all of which will be put to work in our community. Join us for great music performed by gifted and big-hearted musicians, support your friends and your community, and then enjoy a reception following the concert!
Visit the Shelter Outreach Plus website: www.shelteroutreachplus.org
For concert information, contact:
Kathryn Abbott KathrynJAbbott@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (831) 917-3528
Location Details
First United Methodist Church (Click here for Google Maps)
915 Sunset Pacific Grove CA 93950 US
Church website: www.butterflychurch.org
This event is a great example of the way musicians and music lovers can come together to create a better, stronger community.
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 3:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
Pacific Grove (Click here for Google Maps)
An afternoon of great music with something for everyone. More than 40 musicians will come together for this free musical event, and 100% of all donations will go to help provide safe housing and compassionate support for homeless people in our community.
The concert of talented musicians features the well-known Kevin Jordan Wild Coast Brass Quintet, and organist Barbara Vella, performing great classical music by Mussorgsky, Monteverdi, Strauss, and contemporary composers.
The diverse program ranges from an upbeat arrangement of “La Bamba” with organ and jazz percussion, to high energy gospel choral arrangements from local composer Peter Williams. The amazing grand finale will be the stirring “Gloria” by Popular British composer John Rutter, accompanied by organ, brass ensemble, choir, handbells, and percussion. This work, comissioned by an American choir and first performed in 1974, has become a beloved choral favorite.
By bringing musicians and community together to help end the cycle of homelessness and domestic violence, the participants and organizers of this concert seek to serve a very real, very immediate need. Shelter Outreach Plus offers emergency shelter, transitional housing and other supportive services for men, women and children.
Help support Shelter Outreach Plus with your tax-deductible gifts, all of which will be put to work in our community. Join us for great music performed by gifted and big-hearted musicians, support your friends and your community, and then enjoy a reception following the concert!
Visit the Shelter Outreach Plus website: www.shelteroutreachplus.org
For concert information, contact:
Kathryn Abbott KathrynJAbbott@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (831) 917-3528
Location Details
First United Methodist Church (Click here for Google Maps)
915 Sunset Pacific Grove CA 93950 US
Church website: www.butterflychurch.org
Monday, February 15, 2010
Shakespeare's London - the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival
The 2010 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival continues its Grand Tour of Early Music Worlds with a concert featuring renowned early music soprano Julianne Baird.
Shakespeare's London
Saturday, February 20, 7:30pm
UCSC Music Center Recital Hall
Julianne Baird (soprano), Richard Savino (lutes), Linda Burman-Hall (virginals) and Audrey Stanley (Shakespearean reader)
Julianne Baird has been hailed as "one of the most extraordinary voices in the service of early music that this generation has produced. She possesses a natural musicianship which engenders singing of supreme expressive beauty."
This concert will recreate the London of Shakespeare's times with music by Elizabethan composers such as Thomas Morley and Robert Johnson, who worked with Shakespeare to produce their settings, and music of Baroque composers such as Matthew Locke and Thomas Arne.
Julianne Baird is joined by lutenist Richard Savino, and Linda Burman-Hall on virginals, together with poetic Shakespearean interludes by Audrey Stanley (founding Artistic Director of Shakespeare Santa Cruz).
Accompanying this event is a Locavore Artist Dinner with Julianne Baird and Audrey Stanley the following day on Sunday, February 21, at 5:30pm.
For more details visit the SCBF website: www.scbaroque.org
Visit Julianne Baird's website here>>>
Shakespeare's London
Saturday, February 20, 7:30pm
UCSC Music Center Recital Hall
Julianne Baird (soprano), Richard Savino (lutes), Linda Burman-Hall (virginals) and Audrey Stanley (Shakespearean reader)
Julianne Baird has been hailed as "one of the most extraordinary voices in the service of early music that this generation has produced. She possesses a natural musicianship which engenders singing of supreme expressive beauty."
This concert will recreate the London of Shakespeare's times with music by Elizabethan composers such as Thomas Morley and Robert Johnson, who worked with Shakespeare to produce their settings, and music of Baroque composers such as Matthew Locke and Thomas Arne.
Julianne Baird is joined by lutenist Richard Savino, and Linda Burman-Hall on virginals, together with poetic Shakespearean interludes by Audrey Stanley (founding Artistic Director of Shakespeare Santa Cruz).
Accompanying this event is a Locavore Artist Dinner with Julianne Baird and Audrey Stanley the following day on Sunday, February 21, at 5:30pm.
For more details visit the SCBF website: www.scbaroque.org
Visit Julianne Baird's website here>>>
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Monterey Symphony Uncovers Hidden Russian Treasures
Monterey Symphony Orchestra Concert IV
HIDDEN RUSSIAN TREASURES
Saturday February 20
2:00 pm final rehearsal (Note new start time)
7:00 pm - Concert (Note new start time)
Sherwood Hall, Salinas
Sunday February 21, 3:00 pm
Monday February 22, 8:00 pm
Sunset Theater, Carmel
Dmitry Yablonsky, guest conductor
Returning to conduct the Monterey Symphony eleven years after his debut with us, Dmitry Yablonsky has led prestigious orchestras throughout Europe and Asia including the Moscow Symphony Orchestra. Last year, Dmitry won a Grammy nomination for his recording of the Miklos Rosza Violin Concerto. His discography is extensive and popular. He is also one of the finest cellists of his generation performing the great concertos, chamber music, and recitals.
Glinka: Waltz-Fantasie
Shostakovich: Jazz Suite No.2
Shostakovich: Tahiti Trot
Scriabin: Symphony No.2 in C minor, Op.29
More info on the Monterey Symphony Website
HIDDEN RUSSIAN TREASURES
Saturday February 20
2:00 pm final rehearsal (Note new start time)
7:00 pm - Concert (Note new start time)
Sherwood Hall, Salinas
Sunday February 21, 3:00 pm
Monday February 22, 8:00 pm
Sunset Theater, Carmel
Dmitry Yablonsky, guest conductor
Returning to conduct the Monterey Symphony eleven years after his debut with us, Dmitry Yablonsky has led prestigious orchestras throughout Europe and Asia including the Moscow Symphony Orchestra. Last year, Dmitry won a Grammy nomination for his recording of the Miklos Rosza Violin Concerto. His discography is extensive and popular. He is also one of the finest cellists of his generation performing the great concertos, chamber music, and recitals.
Glinka: Waltz-Fantasie
Shostakovich: Jazz Suite No.2
Shostakovich: Tahiti Trot
Scriabin: Symphony No.2 in C minor, Op.29
More info on the Monterey Symphony Website
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Music For Valentine's Day
There are some lovely concerts of romantic music
on both sides of the Monterey Bay this weekend.
Exotic Chamber Music
Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in Aptos the Santa Cruz Chamber Players present "Tales of Love and Exotic Places."
Lars Johannesson, artistic director, flute and piccolo
Kathleen Kasdorf, soprano
Amy Brodo, cello
Susan Bruckner, piano
Saturday, February 13, 8:00PM
Sunday, February 14, 3:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, Aptos (Click here for Google Maps)
Flute, Cello, Piano, and Soprano weave an atmosphere of romance; tropical, historical and fairytale… Exotic scenes of faraway places.
This program centers around the sensual and evocative Songs of Madagascar by Ravel and the lyrical, late-romantic style love songs by America’s Amy Beach.
Scenes of hummingbirds, an evocation to Brahma, and Sephardic melodies are united with other exotic instrumental elements to delight the senses.
From the real to the imaginative, the concert culminates with Elizabeth Raum’s beautiful setting and narrative of Cinderella’s fairytale love story.
More info at www.scchamberplayers.org
On Sunday afternoon in Carmel's Sunset Center the amazing pianist Gustavo Romero plays an all-Chopin program.
Romero is a spectacular performer and Chopin is one of his specialties. Just look at this great program!
Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.45
Nocturne in B major, Op.62 (No.1)
Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op.60
Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op.44
Scherzo in B flat minor, Op.31
Intermission:
Ballade in A flat major, Op.47
Ballade in F major, Op.38
Ballade in F minor, Op.52
Ballade in G minor, Op.23
Sunday, February 14, at 3:0opm
Sunset Center, Carmel
Special ticket prices are available for students.
More info at www.carmelmusic.org
Visit the Gustavo Romero Website
on both sides of the Monterey Bay this weekend.
Exotic Chamber Music
Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in Aptos the Santa Cruz Chamber Players present "Tales of Love and Exotic Places."
Lars Johannesson, artistic director, flute and piccolo
Kathleen Kasdorf, soprano
Amy Brodo, cello
Susan Bruckner, piano
Saturday, February 13, 8:00PM
Sunday, February 14, 3:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church, Aptos (Click here for Google Maps)
Flute, Cello, Piano, and Soprano weave an atmosphere of romance; tropical, historical and fairytale… Exotic scenes of faraway places.
This program centers around the sensual and evocative Songs of Madagascar by Ravel and the lyrical, late-romantic style love songs by America’s Amy Beach.
Scenes of hummingbirds, an evocation to Brahma, and Sephardic melodies are united with other exotic instrumental elements to delight the senses.
From the real to the imaginative, the concert culminates with Elizabeth Raum’s beautiful setting and narrative of Cinderella’s fairytale love story.
More info at www.scchamberplayers.org
Romantic Piano
On Sunday afternoon in Carmel's Sunset Center the amazing pianist Gustavo Romero plays an all-Chopin program.
Romero is a spectacular performer and Chopin is one of his specialties. Just look at this great program!
Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.45
Nocturne in B major, Op.62 (No.1)
Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op.60
Polonaise in F sharp minor, Op.44
Scherzo in B flat minor, Op.31
Intermission:
Ballade in A flat major, Op.47
Ballade in F major, Op.38
Ballade in F minor, Op.52
Ballade in G minor, Op.23
Sunday, February 14, at 3:0opm
Sunset Center, Carmel
Special ticket prices are available for students.
More info at www.carmelmusic.org
Visit the Gustavo Romero Website
Thursday, January 28, 2010
"The Next Great Baritone": A Chat With Plácido Domingo
Now in his fifth decade at the Met, Plácido Domingo refuses to consider retirement.
His repertoire of 128 opera roles ( along with the fact that he once received 101 curtain-calls after an "Otello" performance in Vienna) has earned him a place in The Guinness Book of Records.
This month, the tenor adds two more firsts to his Met career, conducting Verdi’s Stiffelio and singing the (baritone) title role of Simon Boccanegra.
Read a recent interview here...
From PlaybillArts.com
The Met Opera will broadcast a performance of Simon Boccanegra in HDTV on Saturday morning, Feb 6, and a repeat broadcast on Wednesday evening Feb 24. This is a unique opportunity for music lovers in our region to hear this amazing singer as a baritone. For more information visit the ClassicalMusicMatters.com Online Calendar.
His repertoire of 128 opera roles ( along with the fact that he once received 101 curtain-calls after an "Otello" performance in Vienna) has earned him a place in The Guinness Book of Records.
This month, the tenor adds two more firsts to his Met career, conducting Verdi’s Stiffelio and singing the (baritone) title role of Simon Boccanegra.
Read a recent interview here...
From PlaybillArts.com
The Met Opera will broadcast a performance of Simon Boccanegra in HDTV on Saturday morning, Feb 6, and a repeat broadcast on Wednesday evening Feb 24. This is a unique opportunity for music lovers in our region to hear this amazing singer as a baritone. For more information visit the ClassicalMusicMatters.com Online Calendar.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Brahms and Beethoven in Santa Cruz
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 4
BRAHMS
Piano Concerto
Jon Nakamatsu, Pianist (read his bio here)
Santa Cruz County Symphony
John Larry Granger, Conductor
No two composers reflect the heart and soul of symphonic music more than Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. With his own stamp of dramatic human energy, Beethoven from the first movement moves us with carefree abandon from the restraints of the Classical era to the delights of newly found Romanticism. Brahms expands Beethoven’s harmonic and rhythmic language in his profound First Piano Concerto, performed for us by Van Cliburn winner, Jon Nakamatsu.
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, January 30, 8pm
Mello Center, Watsonville, January 31, 2pm
Santa Cruz County Symphony Website: www.santacruzsymphony.com/
MORE CALENDAR DETAILS: www.classicalmusicmatters.com
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 4
BRAHMS
Piano Concerto
Jon Nakamatsu, Pianist (read his bio here)
Santa Cruz County Symphony
John Larry Granger, Conductor
No two composers reflect the heart and soul of symphonic music more than Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. With his own stamp of dramatic human energy, Beethoven from the first movement moves us with carefree abandon from the restraints of the Classical era to the delights of newly found Romanticism. Brahms expands Beethoven’s harmonic and rhythmic language in his profound First Piano Concerto, performed for us by Van Cliburn winner, Jon Nakamatsu.
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, January 30, 8pm
Mello Center, Watsonville, January 31, 2pm
Santa Cruz County Symphony Website: www.santacruzsymphony.com/
MORE CALENDAR DETAILS: www.classicalmusicmatters.com
Monday, January 25, 2010
A Grand Tour of Early Music Worlds
The 2010 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival begins on February 6!
The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival's 2010 season of "Musical Voyages" makes its first stop in 19th-century Wales, where Concert I, Holiday in Wales commemorates a fascinating event in English history.
In 1889, while a guest at the Palé Mansion in North Wales, Queen Victoria found herself transported by the music of famous Welsh gypsy and harpist John Roberts and his 9 sons, playing Welsh triple harps and English pedal harps.
Acclaimed harpist Cheryl Ann Fulton will recreate this magical atmosphere in an evening of Welsh airs and dances. In her own words: "Strike the Harp and Let's Be Merry!"
Fulton is recognized as an imaginative and engaging performer, and is a leading pioneer in the study and performance of historical harps.
This performance takes place at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall on February 6, and begins at 7:30 pm. (Campus directions here)
Download a press release with more fascinating details of this concert, plus information and photos for each concert of the 2010 series.
For tickets visit the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival website or phone 831-457-9693.
Concert and venue details can also be found in our February Online Calendar
The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival's 2010 season of "Musical Voyages" makes its first stop in 19th-century Wales, where Concert I, Holiday in Wales commemorates a fascinating event in English history.
In 1889, while a guest at the Palé Mansion in North Wales, Queen Victoria found herself transported by the music of famous Welsh gypsy and harpist John Roberts and his 9 sons, playing Welsh triple harps and English pedal harps.
Acclaimed harpist Cheryl Ann Fulton will recreate this magical atmosphere in an evening of Welsh airs and dances. In her own words: "Strike the Harp and Let's Be Merry!"
Fulton is recognized as an imaginative and engaging performer, and is a leading pioneer in the study and performance of historical harps.
This performance takes place at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall on February 6, and begins at 7:30 pm. (Campus directions here)
Download a press release with more fascinating details of this concert, plus information and photos for each concert of the 2010 series.
For tickets visit the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival website or phone 831-457-9693.
Concert and venue details can also be found in our February Online Calendar
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Some Enchanted Evening
An Elegant Evening
with Marcus Nance
Tuesday, January 26
Golden Bough Theater
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Marcus Nance is an extraordinary artist with a fabulous bass-baritone voice and amazing broadway credits.
Hear him Tuesday January 26, and enjoy a pre–concert wine reception at 7:00pm, the show at 7:30pm, and a dessert reception and a mini LIVE auction afterward.
This event benefits Pac Rep, Monterey Bay Symphony, and Monterey Bay Links, Inc.
For more information, click here
with Marcus Nance
Tuesday, January 26
Golden Bough Theater
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Marcus Nance is an extraordinary artist with a fabulous bass-baritone voice and amazing broadway credits.
Hear him Tuesday January 26, and enjoy a pre–concert wine reception at 7:00pm, the show at 7:30pm, and a dessert reception and a mini LIVE auction afterward.
This event benefits Pac Rep, Monterey Bay Symphony, and Monterey Bay Links, Inc.
For more information, click here
Friday, January 22, 2010
Our region is alive with singing
Music lovers in the Monterey Bay region are lucky to be able to hear so many wonderful singing ensembles.
To kick off the 2010 choral season Cantus Monterey, a 13 voice ensemble under the direction of Robert Ramon,
presents
Cantus Monterey was founded in 2007 by Robert Ramon and Thomas Barber and is devoted to performing, promoting and advancing the art of choral singing in our Monterey/Salinas community.
More Info: www.cantusmonterey.org
Colton Hall, Monterey (Mapquest)
570 Pacific Street
Monterey CA 93940 US
To kick off the 2010 choral season Cantus Monterey, a 13 voice ensemble under the direction of Robert Ramon,
presents
An Evening at Colton Hall
Thursday, January 28, 2010
7:30 pm
Cantus Monterey was founded in 2007 by Robert Ramon and Thomas Barber and is devoted to performing, promoting and advancing the art of choral singing in our Monterey/Salinas community.
More Info: www.cantusmonterey.org
Colton Hall, Monterey (Mapquest)
570 Pacific Street
Monterey CA 93940 US
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Argument to Beethoven's 5th - TV Classic
Happy Birthday Beethoven (baptised on this day, 1770)
Here is a wierd and unexpected tribute: No cue cards, no teleprompters, and no second takes — legendary funnyman Sid Caesar pioneered live television sketch comedy with his 1950s TV show "Your Show of Shows."
In this classic sketch, "Argument to Beethoven's 5th," Sid Caesar and Nanette Fabray play a couple in an argument with pantomimed action and dialogue. Enjoy!
Here is a wierd and unexpected tribute: No cue cards, no teleprompters, and no second takes — legendary funnyman Sid Caesar pioneered live television sketch comedy with his 1950s TV show "Your Show of Shows."
In this classic sketch, "Argument to Beethoven's 5th," Sid Caesar and Nanette Fabray play a couple in an argument with pantomimed action and dialogue. Enjoy!
Want to see more Sid Caesar? Visit YouTube.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Kickoff the Year with Classical Music!
This is the first weekend of the 2010 Classical music Season, and there is lots of great music to enjoy. For complete details and contact information, visit the CMM online Calendar.
Friday January 15
Night of the Emerging Composers
Presented by New Music Works
UC Santa Cruz Recital Hall, Santa Cruz, 7:30pm
Peter Toth, pianist
All Saints Church, Carmel, 8:00pm
Saturday January 16
Carmel - Met Opera Live Broadcast
Del Monte Center, Monterey, 10:ooam
Borromeo Quartet with Richard Stoltzman
Sunset Center, Carmel, 8:00pm
Santa Cruz Chamber Players
Christ Lutheran Church, Aptos, 8:00pm
Sunday January 17
Schubert’s “Die Winterreise”
Jos Milton, Tenor; Melinda Coffey, piano
Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, 3:00pm
Santa Cruz Chamber Players
Christ Lutheran Church, Aptos, 3:00pm
Friday January 15
Night of the Emerging Composers
Presented by New Music Works
UC Santa Cruz Recital Hall, Santa Cruz, 7:30pm
Peter Toth, pianist
All Saints Church, Carmel, 8:00pm
Saturday January 16
Carmel - Met Opera Live Broadcast
Del Monte Center, Monterey, 10:ooam
Borromeo Quartet with Richard Stoltzman
Sunset Center, Carmel, 8:00pm
Santa Cruz Chamber Players
Christ Lutheran Church, Aptos, 8:00pm
Sunday January 17
Schubert’s “Die Winterreise”
Jos Milton, Tenor; Melinda Coffey, piano
Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, 3:00pm
Santa Cruz Chamber Players
Christ Lutheran Church, Aptos, 3:00pm
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Why we all need to sing, no matter our age
The Songs We Don’t Sing
"Singing is one of the first things that parents do with babies when they are born, and parents are constantly singing to toddlers: wordless ditties, choruses and refrains, made-up rhyming songs, anything to comfort them or engage with them. Parents sing, sing, sing in the early years of children’s lives—and then it stops."
Read more in Utne Reader Online...
"Singing is one of the first things that parents do with babies when they are born, and parents are constantly singing to toddlers: wordless ditties, choruses and refrains, made-up rhyming songs, anything to comfort them or engage with them. Parents sing, sing, sing in the early years of children’s lives—and then it stops."
Read more in Utne Reader Online...
Friday, January 8, 2010
Arts Education Promotes Emotional Intelligence
As arts education is pushed further to the margins by the emphasis on standardized testing, a tool for nurturing children's social and emotional development is being lost.
From www.miller-mccune.com
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