Yearly Archives: 2001

Die Fledermaus

by Nathalie Plotkin
April 22, 2001

This production of “Die Fledermaus” truly offers a rare opportunity to have an unusual, high quality and enjoyable musical and theatrical experience. In a sumptuously costumed, semi-staged and brilliant performance of Johann Strauss’ superb operetta, the stage of Carmel’s Sunset … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Vocal

Soloists from the San Francisco Opera

by Lyn Bronson
March 23, 2001

[We are pleased to present a guest reviewer for this concert, Nancy Trethaway-Bennett. Ms Trethaway-Bennett, a soprano with a master's degree in vocal performance, was formerly on the faculties of California State University Los Angeles and Chaffey College. She maintains … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Vocal

Baritone Leerhuber Spins Some Magic

by Lyn Bronson
February 23, 2001

We don’t hear many vocal recitals these days, but thanks to a grant from the Marilyn Horn Foundation and the sponsorship of the Mozart Society of California, we had an opportunity this week to hear baritone Brian Leerhuber weave a … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Vocal

Pianist Grimaud Delivers Graceless Grandiloquence

by Lyn Bronson
February 22, 2001

I am sure that the local presenters of Helene Grimaud’s recital last night, Villa Montalvo and the Steinway Society of the Bay Area, are not too happy with her, for she made them jump through hoops. And the product she … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Monterey Symphony & Oboist Allen Vogel

by Lyn Bronson
February 18, 2001

If you think the oboe is best suited to sitting cross-legged in front of a wicker basket charming a venomous cobra, then you owe it to yourself to go to the Monterey Symphony’s latest concert for some real oboe playing. … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Concerto, Monterey Symphony, Orchestral, Woodwinds