Monthly Archives: January 2009

Pianist Daniel Del Pino – Soloist in the Mendelssohn Concerto in G Minor

by Lyn Bronson
January 25, 2009

Almost a year after pianist Daniel Del Pino appeared with the Monterey Symphony as soloist in the Chopin F Minor Concerto (at which time he made a very favorable impression), he was back in the area this weekend as soloist … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Concerto, Piano, Santa Cruz Symphony

Pianist Yundi Li – How the Mighty Can Disappoint!

by Lyn Bronson
January 19, 2009

At De Anza College’s Flint Center last night, 2000 fans came to hear Yundi Li play the piano. Li is an icon among Chinese fans of piano music, and understandably so, for he was the ultra talented winner of the … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Pianist Hans Boepple – Masterpieces by Bach & Chopin!

by Lyn Bronson
January 18, 2009

Johann Sebastian Bach occasionally had artistic visions that transcended in his mind the limitations of the instruments for which some of his works were composed. For example, the great Chaconne from the second Partita for Unaccompanied Violin demands effects that … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Baroque, Piano, Romantic Era

Monterey Symphony presents an exciting pianist!

by Lyn Bronson
January 18, 2009

[This review will appear in the Salinas Californian on Monday, January 18, 2009] The sparks flew last night as a new and exciting pianist made his debut with the Monterey Symphony at Sherwood Hall. New on our shores and making … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Concerto, Monterey Symphony, Piano