Monthly Archives: October 2007

Von Stade Charms Us!

by Lyn Bronson
October 21, 2007

Pianist Jake Heggie & Mezzo-Soprano Frederica von Stade Yesterday afternoon I was reminded of what Lincoln Steffens said in 1931, “I have seen the future, and it works.” Of course, he was referring to the great Socialist experiment in the … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Vocal

Pianist Barbara Nissman Plays Brahms Second Concerto

by Lyn Bronson
October 13, 2007

On Saturday night the Monterey Symphony launched its new season at Sherwood Hall in Salinas, and as is his custom at the beginning of the season, Maestro Max Bragado-Darman and the orchestra brought the audience to its feet for a … Continue reading →

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

Miro String Quartet & Premiere

by Lyn Bronson
October 12, 2007

Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB) launched the beginning of its 2007-2008 Season last night at Sunset Center, and it was a truly stunning event. Combining the world premiere of a new work commissioned by CMMB and the fabulous playing of … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Chamber music, Chamber Music Monterey Bay, String quartet

Philharmonia Baroque

by Lyn Bronson
October 10, 2007

Having experienced the Carmel Bach Festival on the Monterey Peninsula for so many decades, we tend to forget how vital and fresh the music of Bach’s contemporaries can be. When the Carmel Music Society presented the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra last … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Baroque, Carmel Music Society, Orchestral