Yearly Archives: 2006

Young Artists Concert

by David Beech
April 23, 2006

Yet another excellent Young Artists Concert of the Steinway Society of the Bay Area took place on Sunday evening, April 23, 2006 at Le Petit Trianon, San Jose. The only pity was that the uniformly high standard of performance did … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano, Youth

Pianist Bianconi a Hit with Audience

by Lyn Bronson
April 22, 2006

Pianist Philippe Bianconi [This review will appear in the Salinas Californian on Monday, April 23, 2006] Yesterday evening in Salinas the Monterey Symphony pulled out all the stops and nearly blew the roof off Sherwood Hall. I mean, everything on … Continue reading →

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

Claremont Piano Trio

by Erik D. Dyar
April 9, 2006

(Erik Dyar is an architect by profession, but is also an accomplished pianist who performed recitals in Carmel and Vancouver, Washington this year and is an occasional reviewer for PENINSULA REVIEWS.) The violinist, Emily Bruskin, commented to the audience that … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Piano

Olga Kern Wows Us!

by Lyn Bronson
March 25, 2006

Pianist Olga Kern stepped out on stage last night to play a recital for the Carmel Music Society at Sunset Center in Carmel. By the end of the evening she had completely won over the audience. Her reputation as a … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Piano

Russian Pianist Halida Dinova Charms Us!

by Lyn Bronson
March 11, 2006

Every once in awhile you walk into a concert to hear an artist you know nothing about and receive a welcome surprise by discovering artistry of a high order. Such an event occurred on Saturday evening March 11 in the … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Cabrillo College, Piano