Monthly Archives: November 2008

Takacs Quartet Wins New Friends!

by Lyn Bronson
November 23, 2008

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:

by Lyn Bronson
November 21, 2008

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!

by Lyn Bronson
November 14, 2008

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

by Lyn Bronson
November 2, 2008

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

An Evening of Glorious Music

by Lyn Bronson
November 1, 2008

Not only did music lovers have to fight their way through violent rain squalls last night in order to attend the Saturday night concert presented by Hidden Valley Seminars, they also had to endure an occasional downpour on the roof … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Chamber music, Piano, Violin, Vocal