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Misoon Ghim, mezzo-soprano Amy Yang, piano Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall April 22, 2013
What an auspicious New York debut vocal recital, as two wonderful performers, mezzo soprano Misoon Ghim and pianist Amy Yang, presented songs from five stylistic periods, sung beautifully in five languages. I was most impressed by the high [...]
The Catalyst String Quartet Karla Donehew Perez, violin Christopher Jenkins, viola Karlos Rodriguez, cello The American Bible Society; New York, NY April 5, 2013
In sponsoring this superb concert by The Catalyst String Quartet in the Conference Center of The American Bible Society’s New York headquarters, Musica da Camara continued its policy of [...]
A Celebration of Song Samantha Jeffreys, soprano, and guest artists Djordje Stevan Nesic, piano Victor Borge Hall at Scandinavia House December 6, 2012
It is a daunting task to organize, rehearse and perform in a vocal recital featuring fourteen singers, a pianist and in one number, even an obbligato cellist. [...]
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in Review “Majestic Finale” David Bernard, Music Director All Saints Church, New York, NY May 6, 2012
David Bernard and the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony
A large and very enthusiastic audience was on hand for this, the final concert of the Park Avenue [...]
“The Most Happy Fella” by Frank Loesser Dicapo Opera Theatre, New York, NY March 17, 2012
Leah Lane, Michael Corvino and cast; Photo Credit Rob Rich
I first saw Frank Loesser’s “The Most Happy Fella” in 1957, during its first Broadway run. I bought the score as soon as it [...]
Claudia Dumschat, Music Director Richard Olson, Stage Director David Neer, Peter Ludwig, Reid Pierre Delahunt Christopher Preston Thompson, solo voices Betty Howe, Dramaturg/Stage Manager The Church of the Transfiguration, New York, NY March 9, 2012
Daniel Neer as The Tempter (left) with Christopher Preston Thompson as The Younger (Prodigal) Son.
Young-Ah Tak, piano Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall March 8, 2012
Young-Ah Tak
There was a buzz in the air preceding this concert. Was this just an excited audience of friends and colleagues, or was there something about the pianist I didn’t know? My curiosity was peaked. And just [...]
“MESSIAH…REFRESHED!” Jonathan Griffith, conductor Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center November 27, 2011
Distinguished Concerts International New York has long been bringing large choruses to this city to perform in concerts with soloists and a fine freelance orchestra. I have heard them before, usually presenting very exciting performances of contemporary works. And today’s performance [...]
George Anthony Figueroa, violin Ariadna Buonviri, violin Cassandra Stephenson-Sulbarán, viola Jorge Espinoza, cello Hosack Hall, New York Academy of Medicine December 9, 2011
This concert was presented by Musica de Camara, one of whose missions is to present concerts in non- traditional venues, so as to bring great music to under-served communities. Who [...]
Aglaia Koras pianist in Review Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY November 29, 2011
Aglaia Koras
A large and most enthusiastic audience was on hand for this very demanding recital by Aglaia Koras. Works spanning over 150 years of music history, from Bach to Rachmaninoff were performed. [...]
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