Monthly Archives: March 2009

Pianist Chetan Tierra & Santa Cruz Symphony

by Lyn Bronson
March 29, 2009

It was a large audience that turned out Saturday evening for the Santa Cruz Symphony’s concert at Civic Center. Of special interest on this occasion was the appearance of young Santa Cruz pianist Chetan Tierra as soloist in the Prokofiev … Continue reading →

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

Kalichstein/Laredo/Robinson Trio. Chamber Music at its Absolute Best!

by Lyn Bronson
March 28, 2009

Last night at Sunset Center, we heard the Kalichstein/Laredo/Robinson Trio performing three masterpieces, and by the end of the concert, we were convinced that the true masterpiece of the evening was the three musicians themselves. Pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Piano trio

Pianist Imogen Cooper at Le Petit Trianon in San Jose

by David Beech
March 23, 2009

The well-established English pianist Imogen Cooper was warmly received by the Steinway Society audience at Le Petit Trianon, San Jose on Sunday evening, March 22, 2009. Her recital was devoted largely to the work of Schubert, preceded by Bach in … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Olé! Another Spanish Soloist with the Monterey Symphony!

by Lyn Bronson
March 22, 2009

Cellist Asier Polo The Monterey Symphony has been enjoying a Spanish connection this season. It is not that we have been hearing so many pieces from the Spanish repertoire, but because four out of seven concerts during the current season … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Cello, Concerto, Monterey Symphony

Sand City Opera Company Debuts!

by Lyn Bronson
March 15, 2009

Sand City Opera Company! Does that surprise you? Well, It surprised me. Most of us think of Sand City as a venue for large volume discount stores like Costco, Borders and Target, or else for warehouses and auto body shops. … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Vocal