Monthly Archives: November 2009

Mezzo Susan Graham at Sunset Center in Carmel

by Robin McKee Williams
November 30, 2009

The Carmel Music Society presented Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano on Sunday, November 29, at Sunset Center in Carmel. Ms. Graham presented 19th and 20th century French art songs accompanied by Malcolm Martineau. The recital began with a selection of 19th century … Continue reading →

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

Hidden Valley String Quartet

by Lyn Bronson
November 29, 2009

Recently we heard a performance by a world-renowned string quartet on tour, which was playing the same program virtually every other night. This resulted in a super refined, note perfect performance, but also one that was missing a certain amount … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: String quartet

CMMB Presents La Pieta

by Lyn Bronson
November 22, 2009

When Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB), or as it was originally known: “The Chamber Music Society of the Monterey Peninsula,” first started in Carmel forty-three years ago, the season’s programs were fairly predictable. There would be during the season several … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Chamber music, Chamber Music Monterey Bay, Strings

Paderewski Festival 2009 – Gala Concert

by Lyn Bronson
November 15, 2009

Pianist Hubert Rutkowski The 2009 Paderewski Festival wound down to a spectacular finish last night as Polish pianist Hubert Rutkowski played a whale of a concert in the Grand Ballroom of the Paso Robles Inn. During this concert he served … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Competition, Piano, Youth

Paderewski Youth Competition – Winners Concert

by Lyn Bronson
November 14, 2009

Daphne Honma, Kevin Chen, Hyun Jee Kim, Gianna Zufall, Rory McClish, Madeline Anderson & Jordan Adams On Saturday afternoon, November 14, we had an opportunity to hear the seven young pianists from three counties in California who placed in the … Continue reading →