Monthly Archives: February 2009

Pianist Angela Hewitt Wins New Fans

by Lyn Bronson
February 28, 2009

The last time I heard Angela Hewitt was ten years ago when she was the featured soloist at a music teachers convention at the Hyatt Hotel in Monterey. At that time the cards were seemingly stacked against her  — the Steinway … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

David Gordon Launches Opera Project Carmel

by Reg Huston
February 22, 2009

SOAPBOX ALERT: These days, having an appreciation for the “classical” arts, especially the vocal arts, usually means knowing who won American Idol or what songs are on the top of the charts.To give the general public an appreciation for the … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Vocal

Voices of London

by Lyn Bronson
February 21, 2009

Kym Amps, Angus Davidson, Robin Doveton & David van Asch A capella, choral singing unaccompanied by instruments, is not exactly a stranger to the Monterey Peninsula. In the past ten years we have heard barber shop quartets, the Vienna Choir … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Vocal ensemble

Welcome, Reg Huston!

by Lyn Bronson
February 18, 2009

Baritone Reg Huston is joining Peninsula Reviews’ staff of guest reviewers and will be reviewing vocal, choral and opera events in Monterey County and the Central California Coast. Before I met Reg twenty five years ago, I had heard him … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: News

Olé for the Monterey Symphony at Sherwood Hall

by Lyn Bronson
February 15, 2009

[This review will appear in the Salinas Californian on Monday, February 16, 2009] Guest Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto Valentine’s day was winding down Saturday evening and the mother of all storms was approaching the Monterey Peninsula poised to hit us … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Monterey Symphony