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 Sex, Corruption, and Song at West Edge Opera’s Eliogabalo Nicholas Jones - August 3, 2021 Francesco Cavalli’s bawdy critique of political corruption gets a fresh (live) take at the Bruns Amphitheater. Review Michael Morgan Leads SF Symphony in a Well-Paced, Joyful Concert in Davies Nicholas Jones - July 27, 2021 Louise Farrenc’s Third Symphony is a revelation on a program that also happens to be Morgan’s conducting debut with the orchestra. Feature The Essential Jeanne Lamon Nicholas Jones - July 6, 2021 The brilliant Baroque violinist died in June, leaving an impressive legacy. Here’s our guide to some of her best work. Review SF Opera’s Live Barber of Seville Creates Delight Out of Necessity Nicholas Jones - April 26, 2021 Outdoors and socially distanced, the company’s new production foretells a return to fully live opera, despite the burden of electronic mediation. 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. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next › Next page Last » Last page
