Monthly Archives: May 2009

Monterey Symphony in Season Closer

by Lyn Bronson
May 31, 2009

[This review will appear in the Salinas Californian on Monday, June 1, 2009] The first thing we noticed when Maestro Max Bragado-Darman walked out on stage at Sherwood Hall last night was that his left arm was in a sling … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: 20th Century, Choral, Monterey Symphony, Romantic Era

David Gordon & Nancy Bennet Bring a Song to our Life!

by Lyn Bronson
May 25, 2009

Tenor David Gordon, soprano Nancy Bennet and pianist Pauline Troia entertained us on Sunday afternoon with a charming and informal program called “Sing a Song with Me.” The event took place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: 20th Century, Romantic Era, Vocal

Carmel Music Society’s Vocal Competition

by Lyn Bronson
May 17, 2009

Winners: Alize Rozsnyai, Chunggil Koo & Devon Guthrie The Carmel Music Society celebrated its 33rd Annual Competition yesterday at Sunset Center. After hearing eight vocal finalists during the morning and afternoon auditions, the distinguished jurors, Jake Heggie, Camille Kolles and … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Competition, Vocal

Dana Booher – Saxophonist Extraordinaire!

by Lyn Bronson
May 16, 2009

Dana Booher For anyone attending saxophonist Dana Booher’s recital at Sunset Center last night, two things were immediately apparent: Mr. Booher is a virtuoso of the highest order, and he is a master at putting together a whale of a … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Competition, Woodwinds

Soprano Andrea Blunt in Recital at CSUMB

by Lyn Bronson
May 15, 2009

It has only been a few years since California State University Monterey Bay (CUSMB) has had an approved music major program. We had an opportunity to see the fruits of this program this afternoon as graduating senior, soprano Andrea Blunt, … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Vocal