She plays Sunday in O.C.
October 11, 2013
Yuja Wang: Bumblebee
She plays Sunday in O.C.
Review: Olga Kern
Olga Kern launches Society’s 60th season. Orange County Register, Oct. 5, 2013. (The link is free.)
photo: Evan Rosenberg/sicshot productions
Review: Dudamel and L.A. Phil open season with unusual program, Yo-Yo Ma
In today’s Orange County Register online, my review of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s season opening gala has been made available free to my adoring public.
photo: Mathew Imaging
Review and reaction: Long Beach Symphony opens 79th season
Hi everyone,
Here’s the review I wrote of the Long Beach Symphony’s 79th season opener over the weekend. The link is free:
Review: Long Beach Symphony opens 79th season. Orange County Register, Oct. 6, 2013.
So far, the only reaction I’ve gotten is this:
“Just read your review of Maestro Diemecke´s concert in Long Beach.
You are a typical third class review writer. When someone has absolutely nothing to say, he comes out with absolutely ridiculous and uneducated opinions. The concert was great! And you Mr.Mangan are an idiot.
An advice: Less reviews but with better content and class.
Otherwise, you will ruin your reputation fast enough.”
(name withheld, by me)
See what you think. How do you think I should respond? How would you respond?
Recent reviews: ‘Carmen,’ Conrad Tao, London, etc.
The Orange County Register, the newspaper that I’ve worked for sine the 20th century, seems to have changed its policy on its articles online. At least for the moment. My articles are released from behind the pay wall after a mere seven days (as opposed to the previous sentence of 90 days) and are available to read for free. Accordingly, I link to some of my most recent reviews and articles. Please enjoy responsibly.
Review: For good and ill, Tao and Pacific have a blast. Sept. 27, 2013.
Review: L.A. Opera opens season with tepid Carmen. Sept. 22, 2013.
Interview: Pianist/composer Conrad Tao. Sept. 20, 2013.
My preview of the season. Sept. 13, 2013.
London Classical Gas (an account of my summer “vacation”). Sept. 5, 2013.
Nixon Library concerts on hiatus
The long-running concert series at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda — free every Sunday at 2 p.m. — is on hiatus due to the shutdown of the Federal Government, pianist Ann Patrick Green informs me. Her recital this Sunday, which was to include music by Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninoff, is cancelled.
The concerts will resume once the hostage is freed.
Olga Kern resets recital program
The program that pianist Olga Kern will play Friday night to open the season for the Philharmonic Society of Orange County has been changed. We don’t know the reason. Previously, she was going to perform an all-Rachmaninoff agenda. (I went to press twice this week with that information.) But now, she’ll play some other things, and you won’t hear me complaining. Here’s her new program:
BEETHOVEN: 10 Variations in B-flat on Antonio Salieri’s aria “La stessa, la stessissima,” WoO73
SCHUMANN: Carnaval, Op. 9
RACHMANINOFF: Five Preludes, Op. 32
No. 1 in C major
No. 5 in G major
No. 8 in A minor
No. 10 in B minor
No. 12 in G-sharp minor
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36
This has been a public service announcement.
Update: Excuse me, the recital is Friday night. I have made the correction.
L.A. Phil opening night gala: From Cage to Saint-Saens
In today’s Orange County Register online, I review last night’s Los Angeles Philharmonic gala opening concert. Gustavo Dudamel conducted; Yo-Yo Ma guest starred.
Click here to read my review (one day pass or paid subs required), or pick up a copy of Thursday’s newspaper.
Photo Credit: Mathew Imaging
Review: Conrad Tao impresses in Pacific Symphony opener
In today’s Orange County Register online, I review the Pacific Symphony’s season opening concert, which featured music by Boyer, Rachmaninoff and Brahms. Conrad Tao was the piano soloist. Carl St.Clair conducted.
Click here to read my review (paid subs or one day pass required), or pick up a copy of today’s newspaper.
Note to the two couples in front of me last night
Don’t talk during the concert!
Don’t whisper during the concert!
Sit still and shut up!
It was very annoying.
Note to the Pacific Symphony. To your various announcements, you might add a request to be quiet during performances.
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