Review: André Watts, Carl St.Clair, Pacific Symphony

Review: André Watts does it again with Carl St.Clair and the Pacific Symphony. The Orange County Register, June 3, 2016.

Trumpets galore

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Doc Severinsen leads hundreds of trumpeters in playing a fanfare for the record books. The Orange County Register, May 31, 2016.

Review: Dudamel and LA Phil pair Mozart and Pärt

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Review: Gustavo Dudamel and L.A. Phil pair Mozart and Pärt. The Orange County Register, May 29, 2016.

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Arvo Pärt: Seven Magnificat Antiphons

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tönu Kaljuste, conductor.

Review: Garrick Ohlsson at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Review: Pianist Garrick Ohlsson closes season with potent ‘Pictures at an Exhibition.’ The Orange County Register, May 27, 2016.

Interview: André Watts at 70

Interview: Pianist André Watts, who performs in Costa Mesa this week, looks back on a storied career. The Orange County Register, May 26, 2016.

Yuja Wang plays ‘Tritsch-Tratsch’ Polka by Johann Strauss

Arranged by Georges Cziffra.

Review: ‘La Boheme’ at Los Angeles Opera

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Review: Once again, it’s ‘La Boheme’ at L.A. Opera. The Orange County Register, May 23, 2016.

Review: Pacific Symphony plays ‘An Alpine Symphony’

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Review: Pacific Symphony takes a walk, and climb, in nature with Strauss and Vivaldi. The Orange County Register, May 20, 2016.

New and noteworthy recordings on my desk

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