Author Archives: Brian Bekker

St. Petersburgh Symphony & Pianist Nikolai Lugansky

by Brian Bekker
March 31, 2011

             Davies Hall in San Francisco was the site of a special performance on Monday night that showcased the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra,(Russia’s oldest symphony orchestra) conducted by Yuri Temirkanov, who was joined on this occasion by distinguished pianist … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Concerto, Orchestral, Piano

Monterey Symphony Concert – a Second Opinion

by Brian Bekker
January 30, 2011

          Composer Gabrielle Haigh The Monterey Symphony encourages young people to attend its concerts by offering preferential inexpensive ticket prices to young students and their parents. The following review was written by 17-year-old Pacific Grove High School student, Brian Bekker. Brian is … Continue reading →

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