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Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Grizzly Bear Solana Beach Show
Have you ever seen a show so good that you left feeling slightly devastated? As in, how the f**K are these guys so good?! So much passion, such amazing harmony in the vocals, and every dude in the band is SO solid.
Grizzly Bear - "Ready, Able" from Veckatimest
The opening band, Beach House, was definitely interesting in their own right, maybe not quite as stunning as GB, but cool, moody music. Victoria Legrand, the lead singer, has a uniquely beautiful, husky kind of voice.
Beach House - "Heart of Chambers" from Devotion
Thursday, October 15, 2009
3 Reasons to LOVE PBS
1. Mendez & McNab
I turned on PBS last night and saw an amazing show called "Concierto Para Mendez" - a celebration of legendary trumpeter Rafael Mendez. If you don't know who that is, check out the video below, or find this program on TV.
Malcomb McNab, a legendary trumpeter in his own right, performs Rafael's solos in this "Concierto".
I believe it's being re-broadcast at various times this week, so check your local listings.
Here's a link...
http://www.kcet.org//programs/arts-performance/index.php?mID=15382&refer=hmh
2. MTT & SFS
Also on PBS this week is "Keeping Score", featuring Michael Tilson Thomas & the San Francisco Symphony. MTT goes into great detail about certain works of music (Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique is this week) and it's by far one of my favorite shows. Check it out!
http://www.keepingscore.org/
3. Dudamel & LA Phil
"I want more!" you say? - The inaugural concert of conductor Gustavo Dudamel with the LA Phil is on next week!
I turned on PBS last night and saw an amazing show called "Concierto Para Mendez" - a celebration of legendary trumpeter Rafael Mendez. If you don't know who that is, check out the video below, or find this program on TV.
Malcomb McNab, a legendary trumpeter in his own right, performs Rafael's solos in this "Concierto".
I believe it's being re-broadcast at various times this week, so check your local listings.
Here's a link...
http://www.kcet.org//programs/arts-performance/index.php?mID=15382&refer=hmh
2. MTT & SFS
Also on PBS this week is "Keeping Score", featuring Michael Tilson Thomas & the San Francisco Symphony. MTT goes into great detail about certain works of music (Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique is this week) and it's by far one of my favorite shows. Check it out!
http://www.keepingscore.org/
3. Dudamel & LA Phil
"I want more!" you say? - The inaugural concert of conductor Gustavo Dudamel with the LA Phil is on next week!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Fall Greetings
Hey everyone,
This time of year is insane, as always! I just finished some really exciting work with the Symphony in the Glen up in LA. Not only did I perform with Leonard Nimoy (as narrator) at the Griffith Observatory in LA (which was iiiinnnteresting), but at the Greek Theater, and in a recording at the Fox Studios. The recording will apparently be made available for purchase through the Griffith Observatory. Details to come...
In the midst of all of that I traveled out to Boulder to take an audition with the Boulder Philharmonic (I will not be moving to Boulder, although that place is pretty nice), and attended the wedding of Dan and Amanda, my nearest and dearest friends. So on top of starting classes at Fairmont and teaching private lessons, it's been a busy kickoff to fall '09.
I have a couple of performances coming up that may interest you musically:
La Mirada Symphony
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009 8:00 P.M.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 40, G Minor, K550
Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 8, B Minor, Unfinished
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony N0. 7, A Major, Op. 92
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 40, G Minor, K550
Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 8, B Minor, Unfinished
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony N0. 7, A Major, Op. 92
Long Beach Symphony Pops
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2009 8:00P.M.
Long Beach Symphony Pops
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 2009 6:30P.M.
&
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2009 2:00 P.M.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
A beautiful day at the Mission
for a concert...
Friday, August 28, 2009
If nothing else, come see Dr. Spock (Upcoming Performances in OC and LA)
Hey everyone,
Just thought I'd share some upcoming shows, in case you're interested.
The first is at the Mission San Juan Capistrano THIS SATURDAY (yes, as in tomorrow), with the Capistrano Valley Symphony.
26801 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
August 29, 2009 (Saturday)
Dreamy Mid Summer Night
Doors Open at 5:15pm
Silent Auction Opens at 5:15pm
Performance Starts at 7:00pm
For more info:
http://www.capistranovalleysymphony.org/
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The next one is in October with the Symphony in the Glen. I've copied/pasted some details from their website:
SYMPHONY IN THE GLEN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRIENDS OF THE OBSERVATORY
COSMIC CONJUNCTION 2009
Leonard Nimoy, narrating
The World Premiere of "Observations" by Arthur B. Rubinstein
A special gala event (ticket purchase required)
October 4, 2009 We hope you’ll join us for an extraordinary evening of Astronomy and Music under the stars and full moon on the lawn of Griffith Observatory.
Arthur B. Rubinstein has composed "Observations," a new symphonic work, especially for Griffith Observatory. The piece takes listeners on a flight through time and space, gazes at the heavens through the eyes of early mankind, drops in on Galileo as he makes his first shocking discoveries of the true nature of the moon and our Solar System, then reaches escape velocity to soar out into the cosmos to see the astounding wonders of our galaxy and beyond.
http://www.symphonyintheglen.org/
Hope to see you there!
Just thought I'd share some upcoming shows, in case you're interested.
The first is at the Mission San Juan Capistrano THIS SATURDAY (yes, as in tomorrow), with the Capistrano Valley Symphony.
26801 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
August 29, 2009 (Saturday)
Dreamy Mid Summer Night
Doors Open at 5:15pm
Silent Auction Opens at 5:15pm
Performance Starts at 7:00pm
For more info:
http://www.capistranovalleysymphony.org/
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The next one is in October with the Symphony in the Glen. I've copied/pasted some details from their website:
SYMPHONY IN THE GLEN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRIENDS OF THE OBSERVATORY
COSMIC CONJUNCTION 2009
Leonard Nimoy, narrating
The World Premiere of "Observations" by Arthur B. Rubinstein
A special gala event (ticket purchase required)
October 4, 2009 We hope you’ll join us for an extraordinary evening of Astronomy and Music under the stars and full moon on the lawn of Griffith Observatory.
Arthur B. Rubinstein has composed "Observations," a new symphonic work, especially for Griffith Observatory. The piece takes listeners on a flight through time and space, gazes at the heavens through the eyes of early mankind, drops in on Galileo as he makes his first shocking discoveries of the true nature of the moon and our Solar System, then reaches escape velocity to soar out into the cosmos to see the astounding wonders of our galaxy and beyond.
http://www.symphonyintheglen.org/
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Trumpet Lessons & Current Performances
Hi everyone,
Just a quick update on some upcoming performances in May and an updated link you can check for information on trumpet lessons.
My website is still in progress, but the basics are up at:
http://www.digitalchimney.com
Click on the 1st link (info about lessons, and there you go!)
As for performances, here's what I have for now:
Just a quick update on some upcoming performances in May and an updated link you can check for information on trumpet lessons.
My website is still in progress, but the basics are up at:
http://www.digitalchimney.com
Click on the 1st link (info about lessons, and there you go!)
As for performances, here's what I have for now:
May
Saturday 5/9/09
Mahler's 5th Symphony with the San Bernardino Symphony
Sunday 5/17/09
Claremont Winds Concert in Baldwin Park
Saturday 5/30/09
Mozart & Mahler's 5th Symphony (again, hey why not) with the Long Beach Symphony
Thursday, April 2, 2009
B Positive!
I can't say how happy I am about some things on the horizon - and how that impacts my daily outlook. Just around the bend is the ever-elusive spring break and Ali and I have plans equivalent of amazing comfort food. We'll be warming up by driving to Marin for some camping and hiking at Mt. Tam State Park, and to have a drink at Nature's friend with the ancient Miwoks. After getting thoroughly dirty and drunk (what says Marin county more than that!), we'll be staying in the city at a fancy pants hotel in Pacific Heights to grab a shower and stroll the Presidio. Also hoping to hit Suppenkuche, drink some great wine at Delfina (it was here I first drank the glory of Greenwood Ridge), eat a morning bun at Tartine, maybe hear the Symphony, and if Berkeley is in the cards on the way out of town, snag a Topdog real quick. Basically a greatest hits record for me. San Francisco still provides everything I want out of a city: easy access to natural beauty, food, drink, and music - all at the highest level.
Driving back down the coast we'll be stopping for a few nights in the Los Olivos/Santa Ynez area for some tasting and general merriment. On the list are: Foxen, Kalyra, Gainey, the Los Olivos Cafe, and possibly repeat visits to Babcock and Beckman. I salivate thinking of these days....
And now for a small segment I'll call "Wine Tonight":
I'm drinking a Parducci Sustainable Red which I can't complain about, but I had a bottle really hit me hard this week:
Chalone Vineyards Syrah
Deeeeeeeeeep flavor. Please enjoy this wine responsibly, as you may drink the whole damn bottle!
Before you go, some bomb-ass Fela...
Driving back down the coast we'll be stopping for a few nights in the Los Olivos/Santa Ynez area for some tasting and general merriment. On the list are: Foxen, Kalyra, Gainey, the Los Olivos Cafe, and possibly repeat visits to Babcock and Beckman. I salivate thinking of these days....
And now for a small segment I'll call "Wine Tonight":
I'm drinking a Parducci Sustainable Red which I can't complain about, but I had a bottle really hit me hard this week:
Chalone Vineyards Syrah
Deeeeeeeeeep flavor. Please enjoy this wine responsibly, as you may drink the whole damn bottle!
Before you go, some bomb-ass Fela...
Monday, March 30, 2009
April Showers
As March comes to a close, I finally have a slow week to reflect on the massive showering of great news happening right now. Mike and Abby's wonderful baby Elijah was born, Ali's 30th bday was a blast and our engagement is so exciting, little Liz turned 29, Ali survived her first trial-by-high-school-music-festival, and my 4th Recital was great fun. All fantastic successes that I'm so happy about.
After going strong for the last weeks, it's great to finally stay up late listening to Miles, drink some whole foods bordeaux and regroup.
A few things coming up on the performance calendar:
April
Sunday 4/5/09
Choir Cantata by Lloyd Larsen at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Irvine
May
Saturday 5/9/09
Mahler's 5th Symphony with the San Bernardino Symphony
Sunday 5/17/09
Claremont Winds Concert in Baldwin Park
(((((before you go...Arvo Part)))))
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