Yearly Archives: 2010

Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo

While a violent rainstorm was raging outside last night, those of us inside Carmel’s Sunset Center were enjoying a significant storm of our own as Chamber Music Monterey Bay treated us to one whale of a concert. On stage were … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Chamber music, Chamber Music Monterey Bay, Piano, Woodwinds


Pianists Misha & Cipa Dichter perform with the Monterey Symphony

  Yesterday afternoon at Sunset Center, the Monterey Symphony presented the second concert in its 2010-2011 series. In this concert Music Director Max Bragado-Darman had a little help, for we were treated to a performance by a guest conductor in … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: 20th Century, Concerto, Monterey Symphony, Orchestral, Piano


Pianist Andrew von Oeyen in Recital at Cabrillo College

On Sunday, November 14th at an afternoon recital at Cabrillo College for the Distinguished Artists Concert and Recital Series, we had an opportunity to hear virtuoso Pianist Andrew von Oeyen. He is a pianist who displays formidable virtuoso technique and musicianship. He is … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Cabrillo College, Piano


Paderewski Festival 2010 – Pianist Jonathan Plowright

The 2010 Paderewski Festival came to a triumphant end on Saturday evening as master pianist Jonathan Plowright came out on stage of the grand ballroom at the Paso Robles Inn to play a challenging and deeply satisfying program. This was … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Competition, Piano


Paderewski Festival – Youth Competition Winners’ Recital

It was standing room only this afternoon in the Ballroom of the Paso Robles Inn as a distinguished audience gathered to hear a recital by the winners of the 2010 Paderewski Youth Competition. Festival President Joel Peterson greeted the guests, … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Competition, Piano, Youth