Author Archives: Theodora Martin

Amelia Piano Trio at Petit Trianon

by Theodora Martin
May 5, 2012

On Friday night, the Amelia Piano Trio provided a rich closing performance for the 2011-2012 season of the San Jose Chamber Music Society. At Le Petit Trianon, pianist Andrew Armstrong, violinist Anthea Kreston, and cellist Jason Duckles shared a beautiful … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Chamber music, Piano trio

Musicians from Marlboro at Hertz Hall

by Theodora Martin
April 22, 2012

This past Sunday afternoon brought not only rosy spring weather in the Bay Area (finally!) but also an unforgettable performance at Hertz Hall in Berkeley. Violinists Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu and Hye-Jin Kim, violist Philip Kramp, cellist Peter Wiley, and pianist … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Chamber music, Piano

Pianist Dubravka Tomsic at McAfee Center in Saratoga

by Theodora Martin
April 10, 2011

Extraordinary pianist Dubravka Tomsic has mesmerized audiences for decades, and this past Sunday was certainly no exception. She visited the McAfee Center in Saratoga for a lush and colorful recital featuring two Beethoven Sonatas and Four Chopin Ballades.  Tomsic’s presence … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Rafal Blechacz in Recital at Herbst Theater

by Theodora Martin
February 22, 2011

After days of heavy rain in the Bay Area, the weather finally cleared, as did my mood. I was about to hear Rafal Blechacz, the winner of the 2005 International Chopin Competition, in recital at Herbst Theater in San Francisco. … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano

Pianist Grimaud plays Schumann Concerto with SF Symphony

by Theodora Martin
January 10, 2011

On Friday night, the San Francisco Symphony presented yet another brilliant concert at Davies Symphony Hall. It featured magnificent French pianist/writer Hélène Grimaud with guest conductor Kirill Karabits replacing music director Michael Tilson Thomas. These two intense musicians made the … Continue reading →

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