by Theodore Bell | Aug 4, 2010 | Classical Music and Opera |
Southwest Chamber Music continued its reputation for great programming on July 23, as Artistic Director Jeff von der Schmidt connected the dots for us between Mexico and Vienna with works by Silvestre Revueltas, Gabriela Ortiz, and Beethoven. The setting was an...
by Theodore Bell | Jul 19, 2010 | Classical Music and Opera |
The program was all French, and Martin Chalifour’s Saint-Saëns was brilliant. Normally heard as the LA Phil’s Principal Concertmaster, Chalifour stepped up to center stage to star as soloist on July 13 at the Hollywood Bowl, performing Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No....
by Theodore Bell | Jul 11, 2010 | Classical Music and Opera |
The LA Phil’s summer season at the Hollywood Bowl began on July 6 with a grand celebration blast to honor its heroes. Grammy-winning alto Kelly O’Connor clearly demonstrated why she is one of the most sought-after of singers. The program honored Grant Gershon’s 10...
by Theodore Bell | Jul 3, 2010 | Classical Music and Opera |
The Los Angeles Philharmonic opens its 2010 Classical Series at the Hollywood Bowl in “A Glorious Celebration” with Grant Gershon and the Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC). Gershon celebrates his 10th year as Music Director with the help of the LAMC, sopranos Jessica...
by Theodore Bell | Jun 17, 2010 | Classical Music and Opera |
In Frequency Here is yet another example of the tremendous quality in the new music scene of the Southland. In Frequency presents works of major and lesser-known artists from the mid- 20th century to the present, including those of local and West Coast composers. The...
