by Julie Riggott | Mar 4, 2026 | Classical Music and Opera |
The Sords/Walz/Durkovic Trio — Andrew Sords (violin), John Walz (cello) and Timothy Durkovic (piano) — return to Boston Court for a “Brahms Bonanza,” featuring the C Minor Piano Trio (Clara Schumann’s particular favorite), the E minor cello sonata and several...
by Julie Riggott | Feb 7, 2026 | Classical Music and Opera, Featured, Spotlight, Theater and Dance |
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus. The production will run Wednesday, Feb. 11, through Sunday, March 15. Amadeus is directed by Tony Award...
by Julie Riggott | Feb 7, 2026 | Theater and Dance |
A Noise Within presents a streamlined, high-velocity, darkly entertaining take on William Shakespeare’s Richard III, re-set in 1970s Britain. Guillermo Cienfuegos directs, and Ann Noble stars as the irresistible schemer audiences love to hate. The production...
by Julie Riggott | May 27, 2025 | Classical Music and Opera |
The Cliburn has announced the schedule and order of performance for the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition’s Semifinal Round (May 28–June 1). Each competitor will perform twice: one 60-minute recital and one Mozart concerto with Carlos Miguel...
by Julie Riggott | May 20, 2025 | Classical Music and Opera |
The 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition runs May 21 to June 7, 2025, at Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU and Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. The preliminary round starts tomorrow. Whether you’re in the concert...