Simon Cohen is a Ph.D. student in musicology at UC Berkeley. A recent transplant from New York, he previously was head of classical programming at WKCR-FM. He can be reached at [email protected]. Articles By This Author Review SF Symphony Premieres Oratorio That Takes on Homelessness Simon Cohen - February 6, 2023 Composer Gabriel Kahane mixes indie-pop styles and sophisticated orchestral writing in his darkly satiric emergency shelter intake form. Review A Charles Ives Celebration With Marc-André Hamelin and Other Minds Simon Cohen - January 23, 2023 The legacy of American experimental music is what connects the groundbreaking composer and the Bay Area presenter in a lecture-concert at Mills. Review Seong-Jin Cho Mesmerizes in Cal Performances Debut Simon Cohen - December 13, 2022 The pianist showed an ability to connect to audiences and take risks, but some of his playing was a bit too flamboyant. Review Danny Driver Brings Serious Virtuosity to San Francisco Simon Cohen - November 13, 2022 A recital of technical showpieces for SF Performances reveals the pianist’s precision and expressivity. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2
