Nicholas Jones

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

Nicholas Jones - September 9, 2019

All the elements coalesce in this provocative interpretation of Melville’s dark novella.

Nicholas Jones - August 5, 2019

Brilliant Merolini were more than up to the rich challenges offered in the commissioned If I Were You.

Nicholas Jones - July 15, 2019

Carlisle Floyd’s Appalachian-themed study of cultural hypocrisy and sexual violence is more timely than ever.

Nicholas Jones - June 8, 2019

The production is at its best when it gives the singers space to do what they do best.

Nicholas Jones - May 20, 2019

Peter Sellars’s masterful, minimalist direction provides the perfect setting for LAMC’s powerful performance.

Nicholas Jones - May 6, 2019

The virtuoso cellist takes a Romantic approach to the Six Suites.

Nicholas Jones - March 26, 2019

The Two Widows bubbles over with life’s sorrows and joys.

Nicholas Jones - March 5, 2019

Paul Flight deftly guides the chorus through Rachmaninoff’s demanding masterpiece.

Nicholas Jones - February 19, 2019

András Schiff plays and conducts a long, oddly asynchronous concert.

Nicholas Jones - December 4, 2018

David Conte’s tuneful music makes a heartfelt comedy.