‘Cosi fan tutte’ at the L.A. Philharmonic

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Review: A cozy ‘Cosi’ has style and substance. Los Angeles Register, May 27, 2014.

 

Photo: Craig T. Mathew and Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging

Great moments in commercial music: iPad

The music is Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Violin Concerto and the star of the ad is the composer himself.

Here’s my review of the premiere of the Violin Concerto in 2009.

Review: Previn’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

Review: Previn’s ‘Streetcar Named Desire’ pulls into L.A. Los Angeles Register, May 23, 2014.

A talk with Jake Heggie about his newest opera

A ‘Radio Hour’ like never before. Orange County Register, May 15, 2014.

Review: ‘Thaïs’ at Los Angeles Opera

Review: ‘Thaïs’ gets lost in a time warp. Los Angeles Register, May 19, 2014.

The show goes on at San Diego Opera

San Diego Opera Will Not Close, Announces 2015 Season. KPBS, May 19, 2014.

Review: Elliot Goldenthal’s Symphony in G-sharp minor

Review: Pacific Symphony concert featuring film composers produces two hits, two flops. Orange County Register, May 9, 2014.

Dean Corey calls it a day

Philharmonic Society leader going out on a high note. Orange County Register, May 8, 2014.

Review: Dudamel, Lang Lang, LA Phil

Review: Dudamel, Lang Lang provide uneven notes at L.A. Philharmonic. Los Angeles Register, May 11, 2014.

(Great) moments in commercial music: Fruit of the Loom

This is either the greatest use ever of classical music in a commercial, or the worst. I can’t decide. You decide. I suspect the voting will be along party lines.