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Art of Élan: Fine Performance Without Applause–an Idea Whose Time Has Come

By Ken Herman | May 8, 2019 |

Questioning the protocol of concert attendance is rarely undertaken, but Kate Hatmaker, Artistic and Executive Director of Art of Élan, made a brave suggestion before the group’s concert Tuesday, May 7, at the San Diego Museum of Art. She asked the audience not to applaud after each of the seven works on the evening’s program. The result proved astounding.

Organist Chelsea Chen Brings Her Artistry to the San Diego Symphony

By Ken Herman | May 7, 2019 |

Much to the delight of audiences at Copley Symphony Hall this weekend, the San Diego Symphony under Jahja Ling presented concert organist Chelsea Chen in the Poulenc Concerto for Organ, Timpani and String as well as the Saint-Saëns Third “Organ” Symphony.

Bach Collegium San Diego Reveals of the Musical Glories of Purcell’s ‘King Arthur’

By Ken Herman | May 5, 2019 |

The Bach Collegium San Diego, San Diego’s estimable early music ensemble, presented a thrilling concert version of the music Purcell wrote for his 1691 semi-opera “King Arthur” on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Point Loma’s All Souls’ Episcopal Church.

Soprano Susan Narucki and Friends Offer Probing New Music for the Voice at the La Jolla Athenaeum

By Ken Herman | May 3, 2019 |

Thursday, May 2, at the La Jolla Athenaeum, San Diego New Music presented a highly engaging program of contemporary chamber works that featured the voice, sagely curated and elegantly sung by soprano Susan Narucki.

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