Marianne Lipanovich

Marianne Lipanovich is a writer and editor based in Redwood City. A gardening expert, she is a lifelong music lover, having learned to read music before she learned to read.

Articles By This Author

Marianne Lipanovich - February 6, 2013

Promising a feast for the senses, Opera Parallèle’s Ainadamar employs flamenco devices as it depicts incidents in the life of the murdered poet Federico García Lorca.

Marianne Lipanovich - December 3, 2012

Basking in the glow of its Asia tour, members of the S.F. Symphony reflect on some of the musical and extramusical pleasures they enjoyed.

Marianne Lipanovich - August 7, 2012

Del Sol Quartet’s violist, Charlton Lee, looks forward to appearing at the Cabrillo Festival, and reflects on the challenge of playing while also vocalizing.

Marianne Lipanovich - July 18, 2012

El Cerrito’s West Edge Opera dives into Weill/Brecht and Hagen/Muldoon, with two new “sin city” offerings.

Marianne Lipanovich - July 11, 2012

One of Finland’s best young pianists explores freedom and order in his programs at the 2012 Music@Menlo Festival.

Marianne Lipanovich - June 20, 2012

Duo-pianists Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe gleefully pursue wide-ranging interests as they promote and perform classical music in its many guises.

Marianne Lipanovich - May 22, 2012

On the eve of her S.F. Symphony performances, violinist Hilary Hahn expands on her hectic life concertizing, building projects, webcasting, and soliciting new works from virtual unknowns.

Marianne Lipanovich - April 24, 2012

Probing the heart of contemporary music is key to the conducting career of Susanna Mälkki, another bright star from Finland.

Marianne Lipanovich - April 12, 2012

Russian pianist Olga Kern loves her thriving career, painting scenes from nature, and her sophisticated young son.

Marianne Lipanovich - April 9, 2012

The 25th anniversary tour of Anonymous 4 offers something for everyone from this a capella group that has played an important role in the revival of medieval music.