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The Abduction from the Seraglio (Die Entführung aus dem Serail) is a singspiel – a form of German-language music drama (some interpret it now as a genre of opera with spoken word). Mozart wrote this singspiel based on Christoph Friedrich
If only Gustav Mahler could have told a tale as well as Richard Strauss. Strauss, undisputed master of programmatic music, famously believed that he could depict a knife and fork in music if so motivated. He sought the ability to
As part of our ongoing celebration of Classical Music Month in September, we’ve pulled together a list of books that commemorate the great composers of the past through to the celebrated contemporary composers of today. Then we’ve sprinkled in some
Pacific Symphony’s official classical radio station, Classical California KUSC is part of the most-listened-to network of classical music radio stations in America, serving more than 900,000 listeners each week from Nothern California to the Mexican border. Popular radio personality Rich Capparela hosts the Pacific Symphony
Can you feel the excitement and anticipation building? The fall concert season is about to begin.
Recommended recordings of the pieces performed by the Pacific Symphony on its programs in September. Shostakovich: Festive Overture. Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor. Chandos. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1. Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Krill Kondrashin, conductor. Martha Argerich, piano.
By ERICA SHARP Meredith Crawford, principal viola of Pacific Symphony, cheerfully picked up the phone to talk to an interviewer at the appointed time. She said she had just come back from a walk on the beach. She currently resides
Single tickets for next season’s Pacific Symphony concerts at the Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo go on sale today. The popular three-concert series was previously available by subscription only. Programming for the three Sunday afternoon concerts has also
After four critically acclaimed seasons, Amazon’s “Mozart in the Jungle” is no more…. Composer Jennifer Higdon wins $100,000 Nemmers Prize…. A new economic impact study shows that the Boston Symphony is pumping huge amounts into the local economy…. British orchestra
A good way to prepare for this week’s performances by Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” in Ravel’s incomparable orchestration is to hear the piece in its original version, for solo piano. Here’s Alice Sara