Night of Prayer and Organ Spectacular at Pacific Symphony
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The concert began with a speech by John Forsyte, President of the Pacific Symphony, and the orchestra playing "Prayer for Ukraine"
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Somber Elgar and Tchaikovsky Program Offers Solace, Optimism
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With the war in Ukraine still raging unabated into the second week...this week’s somber LA Phil program is a reflection of the world at large.
Read MoreSalonen Returns with Something Old and Lots of New
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One of the many pleasures of resuming life post-Covid is seeing the return of beloved former Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, always adventurous and daring in his programming.
Read MoreOne Month in Review - 3 Conductors for 3 Pianists in LA
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On February 5, LA Phil went on to new heights with conductor Philippe Jordan, who gave a brilliant Russian program that would not soon be forgotten
Read MoreOlga Kern Returns to OC with a Winning Tchaikovsky
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One cannot say enough good things about Ms. Kern’s playing, in which clarity of line is in no way clouded by passionate expression and outbursts.
Read MoreThibaudet Plays Debussy With a Passion
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Thibaudet produced some marvelous sonorities in “Voiles” and “Des pas sur la neige”, even injecting the impressionist-colored “Hills of Anacapri” (in Sicily) with heated Latin passion.
Read MoreA Triumphant Post-Covid Return to Disney Hall with Korngold and Brahms
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A most uplifting, satisfying performance, attended by a fully-masked and vaccinated audience at near capacity who enthusiastically applauded at the end of every movement.
Read MorePianist Hélène Grimaud, A Little Night Music of Quietude and Passion
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Unlike some of her younger colleagues, Hélène Grimaud’s pianistic style, as in her wardrobe, is sensibly down-to-earth and non-flashy, content to let the music speak for itself without any affectation of tempo or phrasing.
Read MoreAngela Hewitt in Beverly Hills, a Hopeless Romantic for Bach
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Her piano for this recital was a Steinway, a warmer, more romantic-sounding instrument than the Fazioli, all the better for conveying the romanticism of Bach.
Read MoreKorean Conductor Gives Sparkle to Italian Belcanto Gem
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Angela Meade, replacing the indisposed Rodriguez, sang from the side of the stage, while choreographer Nicola Bowie acted the role of Queen Elizabeth in costume on stage.
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