Author Archives: Lyn Bronson

Santa Cruz Symphony — A Trio of Concertos

by Lyn Bronson
November 14, 2011

Yesterday afternoon at Mello Center in Watsonville we heard Conductor John Larry Granger, after twenty years of inspired service, conducting the second concert in his last season with the Santa Cruz Symphony. With concertos by Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky on … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Concerto, Santa Cruz Symphony

Paderewski Festival 2011 Gala Concert

by Lyn Bronson
November 13, 2011

By any standard it was a “Gala” occasion! It was the concluding event in the 2011 Paderewski Festival, and we had among us in the Grand Ballroom of the Paso Robles Inn the Consulate General from the Polish Republic, the … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Winners’ Concert — 2011 Paderewski Festival, Youth Piano Competition

by Lyn Bronson
November 13, 2011

Joel Peterson, Sofia Talarico, Elizabeth Lee, Kevin Park, Daniel Ha & Madeline Anderson A capacity audience gathered yesterday afternoon in the grand ballroom of the Paso Robles Inn to hear the Winners’ Recital of the 2011 Paderewski Festival Youth Piano … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Morgenstern Trio Triumphs!

by Lyn Bronson
November 12, 2011

It is always a pleasure to hear a new ensemble we had not heard before. The Morgenstern Trio is just such a group of fresh young musicians, coming to us, thanks to Chamber Music Monterey Bay, and in the matter … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Chamber music, Chamber Music Monterey Bay, Piano, Piano trio

Frederica von Stade in a Charming Farewell

by Lyn Bronson
November 7, 2011

Pianist Kristin Pankonin & Frederica von Stade Mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade appeared on stage at Sunset Center yesterday afternoon before an enthusiastic audience to present the second event in the Carmel Music Society’s strong 2011-2012 season. The Music Society’s … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Vocal