The world rarely arrives in sonata form… we could all use a good recap. New releases With Christmas listening and gift-giving so close at hand, this is the perfect time to pick up some new manifestations of holiday favorites. Don’t depend on radio and Spotify to fill your ears this season. Local entities have put … Read more
The last couple of decades have brought a long, steady whirlwind of celebratory activity that have built the Halloween / All Saints’ / Dia de los Muertos / All Souls’ cycle to a never-before-seen frenzy, filling the autumn season with ghouls, flowers, fantastical stories… and piles of gorgeous music. The special events related to All … Read more
Vocal focus from CCMN* Southern CA Vocal Events Lauri D. Goldenhersh’s Weekly Highlights Are you ready for some turkey (or Tofurkey, or Turducken… or maybe just pie?) Thanksgiving is looming, which means that this column covers the next two weeks, and the calendar is full to bursting. While pianist YUJA WANG is getting top billing … Read more
