Dohnányi masters two Bs - with help from Ax

Von Erica Miner, 28 April 2014

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“caressing the opening notes, then hammering home the powerful arpeggiated statements that follow”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Jacob's Music Center, San Diego, am 26 April 2014

Beethoven, Symphonie Nr. 5 in c-Moll, Op.67

Brahms, Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 in B-Dur, Op.83

Emanuel Ax, Klavier

Christoph von Dohnányi, Musikalische Leitung

San Diego Symphony

Ling shows love for Mahler in “Tragic” Symphony

Erica Miner, 30th April

Jahja Ling and the SDS gave a luminous performance of Mahler's Sixth, clearly showing his deep love for the composer.

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Brahms at the double with Alisa Weilerstein

Erica Miner, 12th December

The San Diego Symphony presented a glittering holiday gift to audiences with its final Jacobs Masterworks program of 2015

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Passion and pain: Yuja Wang in San Diego

Erica Miner, 10th October

To celebrate another landmark season, San Diego Symphony Music Director Jahja Ling brought forth a multifaceted program featuring star Chinese pianist Yuja Wang.

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San Diego Opera rising from the ashes

Christie Grimstad, 18th April

With an uncertainly looming, the San Diego community rallied behind its beloved opera company to rescue, resuscitate and revamp while celebrating 50 years of commitment to the arts.

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Zukerman crafts a spectacular evening in San Diego

Erica Miner, 28th March

Zukerman, master of the violin, viola and baton, displayed his many creative capabilities with panache this weekend with the San Diego Symphony.

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San Diego Symphony triumphs in C major

Erica Miner, 28th February

San Diego’s Copley Symphony Hall resounded with the noble key of C major via Mozart and Schubert.

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Erica Miner

As a Metropolitan Opera violinist Erica performed with James Levine, Leonard Bernstein and countless opera luminaries. Now an award-winning author, screenwriter, arts journalist and lecturer, Erica’s opera presentations include Wagner Societies in California, New York, Boston, North Carolina and Sydney, Australia. Her recently released novel Aria for Murder, the first in her ‘Operatic Mystery’ series, authentically reflects her experiences in the Met Orchestra. Sequels are due in 2023 and 2024. Erica’s personal website is here.