Yearly Archives: 2008

Nutcracker – Dance Kids of Monterey County at Sunset Center

Tania Agacanian & Zuri Goldman After an absence of four years from Sunset Center, Dance Kids of Monterey County had a triumphant return last night preceded by a gala reception and silent auction in the lobby. This was the first … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Dance


Takacs Quartet Wins New Friends!

Although the printed program for the Carmel Music Society’s presentation of the Takacs Quartet last night at Carmel’s Sunset Center probably confused more than a few members of the audience, nothing could take away from the grandeur and excitement of … Continue reading

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


Greetings from the Editor:

2008 marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of PENINSULA REVIEWS. To commemorate this anniversary, we have decided that our site needed a design makeover. Therefore, we hope you will enjoy the new format with its less cluttered look. We … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: News


American Chamber Players Shine!

Chamber Music Monterey Bay brought the American Chamber Players to Sunset Center in Carmel for a return engagement last night, and it was a winner. The ensemble consisted of flutist Sara Stern, violinist Joanna Maurer, violist Miles Hoffman, cellist Alberto … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Chamber music, Chamber Music Monterey Bay, Piano, Strings, Woodwinds


Talented Students in Master Class

On Sunday afternoon, November 2, the Carmel Music Society added something new to its long history of prestigious concert presentations. Gathered backstage in a rehearsal studio at Sunset Center was a group of five talented young piano students performing in … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Master class, Piano, Youth