Monthly Archives: March 2009

Camerata Singers Flourish!

by Reg Huston
March 14, 2009

Under the able direction of John Koza, the Camerata Singers has established itself as a solid, diversified, entertaining and polished ensemble that constantly reaches out to find new and exciting music. Although they often perform well-established works, Koza seeks to … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Choral

Pianist Jura Margulis Makes a Powerful Impression!

by Lyn Bronson
March 12, 2009

Sometimes we hear in concert prestigious pianists with big reputations, who also command whopping big artist fees – although I can’t mention names, some of them have the initials M.P., A.S. and E.A. They come into town, play a recital, and … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Bennewitz String Quartet

by Lyn Bronson
March 7, 2009

Last night at All Saints Episcopal Church in Carmel we heard the Bennewitz String Quartet in a concert presented by the Mozart Society Series of the Carmel Music Society. Winner of the 2008 Borciani Quartet Competition, the four players in … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Chamber music, String quartet

Young Pianist’s Beethoven Competition – Master Class with Angela Hewitt

by Lyn Bronson
March 1, 2009

For the past 23 years the Young Pianist’s Beethoven Competition has been held at San Jose State University during the last weekend in February. This competition was founded in 1987 by Celia Mendez, a San José pianist and teacher, and … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Master class, Piano