Yearly Archives: 2006

Pianist Frederic Chiu in Recital

by David Beech
May 14, 2006

Vindicating his choice of a program consisting entirely of transcriptions, Frederic Chiu treated an appreciative audience to some powerfully musical playing at Le Petit Trianon, San Jose on May 14, 2006. There were touches of genius at times, in the … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Violist Katie Kadarauch in Recital

by Lyn Bronson
May 5, 2006

Katie Kadarauch Violist Katie Kadarauch, the Grand Prize winner of the Carmel Music Society’s 2005 Young Artists Competition, appeared last night at Sunset Center in Carmel to present a solo recital in fulfillment of her victory the previous year. Her … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Strings

Stanford Woodwind Quintet

by David Beech
April 30, 2006

with Jon Nakamatsu An enthusiastic audience filled Le Petit Trianon on April 30, 2006 for the San Jose Chamber Music Society’s presentation of a wind quintet, which in itself is rare enough, and the quintet was joined for good measure … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Midori in Santa Cruz

by David Beech
April 28, 2006

In a remarkable sold-out recital at the First Congregational Church in Santa Cruz on April 28, 2006, the Japanese violinist Midori performed a program of contemporary works, all composed within her lifetime, which is to say within the last 35 … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Violin

Baritone Webster Exhibits Star Quality

by Lyn Bronson
April 28, 2006

Baritone Nathaniel Webster The Mozart Society of California presented baritone Nathaniel Webster and pianist Daniel Lockert last night in a concert at All Saints Church in Carmel. It was superb! Webster has it all. He is a versatile singer who … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Vocal