Author Archives: Erik D. Dyar

Days and Nights Festival – Second Concert Builds on Opening Night’s Success

Matt Haimovitz, Tim Fain, David Harding & Maria Bachmann For the second evening in the inaugural season of Philip Glass’ DAYS AND NIGHTS FESTIVAL, chamber music was again presented at Hidden Valley Music Seminars Theater, which, incidentally, turns out to be a … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: 20th Century, Chamber music, Hidden Valley Music Seminars, String quartet


An Evening of Music & Words by Mozart

Many of Mozart’s works have been programmed throughout the many decades of the Carmel Bach Festival, and it is thus appropriate that during this year, the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth, the Festival be especially focused on this great … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Carmel Bach Festival, Classical Era, Concerto, Orchestral, Piano


Claremont Piano Trio

(Erik Dyar is an architect by profession, but is also an accomplished pianist who performed recitals in Carmel and Vancouver, Washington this year and is an occasional reviewer for PENINSULA REVIEWS.) The violinist, Emily Bruskin, commented to the audience that … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Carmel Music Society, Piano


Murray Perahia in Recital

Presented by the Portland State University Piano Recital Series Murray Perahia continues to meet and surpass expectations of being one of the very best of the world’s best pianists. His breathtaking recital before a rapturous audience of piano aficionados in … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Piano


DU & SIM PIANO DUO

[Editor's note: Unable to attend this concert, I asked Erik Dyar to write a review for PENINSULA REVIEWS. Mr. Dyar, an architect by profession, is also an accomplished pianist who performed a recital in Carmel, California last year.] The all … Continue reading

Archived in these categories: Piano