Yearly Archives: 2001

Munich Chamber Orchestra

Like a blazing comet, the Munich Chamber Orchestra, crossed our horizon this week and burned brightly in one of the most intense concerts we have ever witnessed here on the Monterey Peninsula. Directed by violinist Christoph Poppen, the 19 string … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Piano


Pianist Rebecca Bogart

Pianist Rebecca Bogart treated us to a smorgasbord of musical treasures for the piano at Cabrillo College in Aptos on February 3. This concert was part of a continuing series to benefit the Carole Holdaway Grand Piano Fund. Ms. Bogart, … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Cabrillo College, Piano


Artaria Quartet

A small but enthusiastic audience was on hand to hear the Artaria Quartet at Carmel’s Sunset Center this week as it returned for its third appearance on the Monterey Peninsula under the auspices of the Mozart Society of California. Founded … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Chamber music, Piano


Violinist Angela Fuller – Soloist with Monterey Symphony

[A condensed version of this review will appear in print in the Salinas Californian on Monday, January 22, 2001] Well, it was almost “ladies night” at the Monterey Symphony. In its first concert of the new millennium (not the false … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Concerto, Monterey Symphony, Strings


St. Petersburg String Quartet & Pianist Anton Kuerti

Every once in awhile we hear a concert where everything comes together – extraordinary musicians, a well-chosen program, and superlative performances. When this happens, the audience feels a special stimulation and spiritual uplift. Such an evening occurred on January 16 … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Chamber music, Piano, String quartet