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Farce is a major driver within the theatrical literature, and for better or worse, it’s been that way for centuries. North Coast Repertory Theatre is mounting yet another one, called ‘Unnecessary Farce’ — and its culture of ensemble makes a decided argument in the genre’s favor.
Ruben Valenzuela’s Bach Collegium San Diego gave a robust performance of ‘La Resurrezione’, a little known and quite early Handel work (from 1707) that revealed him to be an adventurous—dare we say avant-garde—experimenter of the 18th century . . .
Mostly, Thomas Gibbons’ engaging new play is concerned with relationships, both professional and personal, and how human-machine relationships might be possible…
With the San Diego Symphony and San Diego Opera Chorus arrayed across the stage of the Jacobs Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall performing Leonard Bernstein’s majestic anthem “Make Our Garden Grow” from his opera Candide, the symbolism was unmistakable–our opera company not only survived but celebrated its 50th anniversary season with a grand gala concert . . .
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