Concert and opera reviews from Northern California.
The ailing maestro, looking visibly aged, seemed genuinely moved by the overflowing crowd of well-wishers who turned out for the first of four concerts of Mahler Ninth
Read MoreOpera star Isabel Leonard as narrator. She bore a striking resemblance to Ms Hepburn—tall, slim, dark hair pulled back, a charming look of innocence in her demeanor.
Read MoreMusic Director Michael Tilson Thomas, like a master painter, gave vivid portrayals of the symphony’s six movements in bold and soft colors. It was every bit as great as his Mahler Fifth in Los Angeles three months ago.
Read MoreMusically, there was an excellent, large cast of mostly Eastern European singers. Heading it was bass Stanislav Trofimov as Boris
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