by Theodore Bell | Feb 7, 2011 | Classical Music and Opera |
Your best bet is Tuesday evening with this month’s edition of the fabulous Piano Spheres series featuring pianists Liam Viney and Anna Grinberg. A particularly interesting work on the program is Pierre Boulez’s Structures Livre I in three “chapters.” Boulez’s music...
by Theodore Bell | Feb 3, 2011 | Classical Music and Opera, Featured |
Grant Gershon, in his 10th year at the helm of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, joined with new Assistant Conductor Lesley Leighton to skip across the pond and over the eons to spotlight the British choral tradition in another great production at Walt Disney Concert...
by Theodore Bell | Jan 17, 2011 | Classical Music and Opera |
Friday evening in Santa Monica, hear a great program with distinctive musical flavors from around the world that John Kennedy, music director for the Chamber Players of Los Angeles, assembled of “International Voices” for “Fireside at the Miles.” Next weekend, don’t...
by Theodore Bell | Jan 8, 2011 | Classical Music and Opera |
The week ahead promises great chamber music for Los Angeles audiences, and especially flourishing are string quartets, with some extraordinary ensembles and programs throughout the week. There is something for everyone, and the quality, access, and prices (mostly...
by Theodore Bell | Dec 18, 2010 | Classical Music and Opera |
Intimate Opera of Pasadena set my holiday spirit in motion with a delightful coupling of Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Gian Carlo Menotti’s beloved Amahl and the Night Visitors. Pasadena is an exciting place this time of year, and the Dec. 16 gala...