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Artist Spotlight
Jake Heggie on Creating Merola’s First Commissioned Opera
July 19, 2019
Jake Heggie on Creating Merola’s First Commissioned Opera
BY Jason Victor Serinus

The popular composer is frantically busy — just the way he likes it.

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Jazz Past, Present, and Future with Pianist Emmet Cohen
July 19, 2019
Jazz Past, Present, and Future with Pianist Emmet Cohen
BY Andrew Gilbert

The renowned keyboardist learned from the best. He’s in the Bay Areas for variety of gigs, including dates with red-hot singer Veronica Swift.

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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Review
July 19, 2019
Ballet Parking — Romeo and Juliet Commute to the Hollywood Bowl
BY Jim Farber

Dudamel and the LA Phil team with LA Dance Project for an exhilarating take on Prokofiev’s ballet.

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Chamber Music Review
July 19, 2019
iPalpiti Soloists Play Rare Chamber Music at UCLA
BY Richard S. Ginell

Intrepid string ensembles transcend challenging acoustics with delightful works that should be heard more often.

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Kristin Lee’s Deep Dive Into Chamber Music
July 11, 2019
Kristin Lee’s Deep Dive Into Chamber Music
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The acclaimed violinist shares how she lives with music, rather than trying to conquer it.

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Opera Review
July 15, 2019
Festival Opera Makes a Triumphant Return with Susannah
BY Nicholas Jones

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

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Opera Review
July 15, 2019
Young Singers Offer Operatic Delights in Merola’s Schwabacher Summer Concert
BY Janos Gereben

A Strauss rarity is the surprise standout in a concert studded with great performances.

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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Review
July 16, 2019
Big Night: The Royal Ballet and LA Phil Take On Adès/McGregor (and Dante)
BY Jim Farber

Composer Thomas Adès and choreographer Wayne McGregor collaborate on The Dante Project.

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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Review
July 16, 2019
Spirited Young Conductor Lights a Falla at the Hollywood Bowl
BY Jim Farber

Paolo Bortolameolli teams with Siudy Garrido and the LA Phil for a passionate performance of Manuel de Falla’s El amor brujo.

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Artist Spotlight
Taylor Eigsti Keeps It Fresh on New Album and at Stanford Jazz
July 11, 2019
Taylor Eigsti Keeps It Fresh on New Album and at Stanford Jazz
BY Lily O'Brien

The pianist/composer is stretching himself and keeping a lot of balls in the air.

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CD Review
July 16, 2019
Handel’s Joseph, Sans Dreamcoat, Makes a Strong Impression
BY Michael Zwiebach

Handel’s oratorio Joseph and His Brethren gets some long-overdue love from Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra.

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Opera Champion Marcus L. Overton Dies at 75
July 14, 2019
Opera Champion Marcus L. Overton Dies at 75
BY Janos Gereben
The actor and arts director was known for his acerbic wit and wide-ranging interests, skills, and passions.
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Cellist David Requiro Is on His Game at Music@Menlo
July 6, 2019
Cellist David Requiro Is on His Game at [email protected]
BY Jeff Kaliss

The one-time Bay Area prodigy returns to the festival for a second year as performer/ coach (and new dad).

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Amy Seiwert Wants to Give Everyone Permission to Fail
July 6, 2019
Amy Seiwert Wants to Give Everyone Permission to Fail
BY Lou Fancher

The intrepid choreographer talks about her upcoming project at ODC, new initiatives, and a career spent breaking boundaries.

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Amelia Romano Shakes Things Up With StringQuake
July 6, 2019
Amelia Romano Shakes Things Up With StringQuake
BY Lily O'Brien

The electric harpist talks about her unusual trio and their bold new sound.

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