Nicholas Jones, professor emeritus at Oberlin College, is a teacher, lecturer, and translator living in the Bay Area. He sings and plays recorder, violin, and viola da gamba in a number of early-music groups. Articles By This Author Review Volti and Anne Hege Draw Choral Creativity From Isolation Nicholas Jones - November 23, 2020 Juxtaposing real-time and recorded choral sections evokes a dreamlike atmosphere contrasting intimacy and isolation. Review Akademie für Alte Musik Reveals “Secrets of the Baroque” Nicholas Jones - February 24, 2020 The Berlin-based ensemble performs hidden gems with extraordinary verve and precise musicality. Review Oakland Symphony Brings the Violins of Hope to Mahler’s Fourth Nicholas Jones - February 24, 2020 Three of the restored violins take the limelight in a Vivaldi concerto. Review Jordi Savall and Friends Find Bold Contrasts Nicholas Jones - February 3, 2020 The great viol player leads a program of Baroque Spanish theater music at Cal Performances. Review Pinchas Zukerman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Play Chestnuts Nicholas Jones - January 28, 2020 The violinist and orchestra are at their finest in Mozart’s “Turkish” Concerto. Review Renée Rapier Captivates in Festival Opera’s “Nuit d’Espagne” Recital Nicholas Jones - January 14, 2020 Pianist Robert Mollicone accompanies the mezzo in a program of “Spanish” music filtered through composers from France, Russia, Italy, and even Spain. Review At SF Opera, Manon Lescaut Pits Love Against Money (and Neither Wins) Nicholas Jones - November 11, 2019 The singers are superb, but the production’s temperature is curiously cool. Review Countertenor Iestyn Davies Soars With British Viol Ensemble Fretwork Nicholas Jones - November 4, 2019 Contrasting works by Henry Purcell and Michael Nyman spark new sounds. Review West Bay Opera Goes for the Big Effects in Verdi’s Nabucco Nicholas Jones - October 21, 2019 Soprano Christina Major brings power and fury to the role of Abigaile in an opera that remains surprisingly relevant. Review Renée Fleming Spins a Thread of Song at Cal Performances Nicholas Jones - October 7, 2019 The beloved soprano ranges from intimate classics to new operatic works in recital with pianist Richard Bado. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next › Next page Last » Last page
