Music
The Banjo: A New Day for an Old Instrument
It’s the muse of GRAMMY-winning artists, an edgy anchor of modern punk bands, the dueling partner of guitars, mandolins and fiddles, a catalyst for social change, and the centerpiece of a cultural renaissance juggernaut. It’s the banjo, and it’s everywhere: A symbol of hope amid hardship, resolve amid political unrest, and simple joy amid celebration. […]
Hello again from San Diego Opera!
by Karen Keltner, resident conductor and music administrator I’m writing to you on the day of San Diego Opera’s second opening night in its 2014 season. “Pagliacci” closed after four successful performances, and we are now poised to do a 180 degree turn to the lively and sweetly amusing opera comedy which is Donizetti’s […]
Lorraine Feather Garners Grammy Nomination for “Attachments”
Lyricist and Jazz Singer Lorraine Feather was born in Manhattan. Her parents named her Billie Jane Lee Lorraine after godmother Billie Holiday, her mother Jane (formerly a big band singer), her mother’s ex-roommate Peggy Lee, and the song “Sweet Lorraine.” She is the daughter of the late jazz writer Leonard Feather. With lineage like […]
Classics 4 Kids Presents Music of the World
Classics 4 Kids presents the Classics Philharmonic, a professional orchestra under the direction of Dana Zimbric, in a program of “music of the world” at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 23 in the Balboa Theater, located in downtown San Diego. “Journey Down the Silk Road” features music and artists representing areas of Europe, Persia, Africa, China […]
Eight Finalists Perform Challenging Concertos
Last Round of Youth Symphony Competition A recital to determine the winners of San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s (SDYS) annual Concerto Competitions will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 11 at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park. SDYS students performing at the recital have been selected as finalists following a preliminary competition […]
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Hello again from San Diego Opera!
by Karen Keltner, resident conductor and music administrator Holidays have come and gone and our focus at SDO is now entirely on the season which officially began rehearsals of “Pagliacci” on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. On Monday, Jan. 6 we had our first production meeting of the 2014 season. At 3 p.m. on the Monday […]
In Preparation of the Upcoming San Diego Opera Seasons
by Karen Keltner, resident conductor and music administrator Greetings, everyone, and a happy 2014 to all! Here at San Diego Opera it’s always an interesting “dance” as we try to balance the excitement and responsibilities of an upcoming opera season with the excitement and responsibilities that come with impending holidays. And this year the November […]
Kayte Grace’s New Release Reveals Crumbling of Music Industry Norms
After releasing three albums, two singles and touring the country—all within four years of teaching herself to play guitar—YouTube and Washington Post favorite, alternative “folktry” singer/songwriter Kayte Grace’s five-chapter musical novel. “Set Fire to Separate Lives” is being released over the course of a year to fans who’ll be able to pay what they […]
Machado Foundation 2nd Annual Benefit
Jason Mraz and Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik Perform Rob Machado – legendary surfer, environmental activist and musician – has put together a stellar lineup for the Second Annual benefit concert for the Rob Machado Foundation http://robmachadofoundation.org), which will take place on Monday, November 11, at The Belly Up in Solana Beach. Multi-Grammy award-winning […]
