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Midori goes Modern
It’s always nice when superstar musicians take up the cause of contemporary music. They give it a chance that it wouldn’t otherwise have to reach a wider public and new ears. What’s more, said public,...
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Review: Ray Chen
In today’s Orange County Register online, I review last night’s recital by violinist Ray Chen. It was, in a word, magnificent. Requisite paywall warning: Click here to read my review, or pick up a...
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Review: Frederica von Stade
In today’s Orange County Register online, I review the mezzo-soprano’s recent recital at Meng Concert Hall. The link is free. Click here to read my review.
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Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays Ravel, Schumann
Review: Jean-Yves Thibaudet vividly explores Ravel at Soka. The Orange County Register, Nov. 2, 2015.
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Too much Bach?
Review: A Goode afternoon of Bach. The Orange County Register, March 7, 2016.
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Rod Gilfry sings at the Musco
Review: Rod Gilfry brings charisma to the Musco. The Orange County Register, May 8, 2016.
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Review: Yo-Yo Ma at Segerstrom Hall
Review: Yo-Yo Ma sells it at Segerstrom. The Orange County Register, May 15, 2016. photo: Courtesy of Philharmonic Society or Orange County
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Review: Garrick Ohlsson at Segerstrom Concert Hall
Review: Pianist Garrick Ohlsson closes season with potent ‘Pictures at an Exhibition.’ The Orange County Register, May 27, 2016.
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Review: Yefim Bronfman at Soka
The Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo remains the best place to hear a piano recital in Orange County. The room seems just right, both visually and acoustically, to render the grandeur and...
View ArticleShura Cherkassky in Amsterdam
Introduction (in Dutch language) JEAN-BAPTISTE LULLY Suite de Pièces 00:03:07 I. Allemande 00:06:59 II. Air tendre 00:09:21 III. Courante 00:11:06 IV. Gigue FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN 00:14:10 Ballade No. 4 in F...
View ArticleYuja Wang unveils welcomely quirky program for her February recital in...
Fashion is still TBD. Baldassare Galuppi – C major Sonata, first movement Bach – C minor Toccata Brahms – Intermezzo in A minor Op. 116 No. 2 Chopin – Mazurka Op. 67 No. 4 Chopin – Mazurka Op. 67 No. 3...
View ArticleReview: Yuja Wang and a chorus of coughing
Review: Yuja Wang Displays Virtuosity and Temperament for a Puzzled Segerstrom Audience. Voice of OC, Feb. 22, 2019.
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