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February Round-Up

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Wendy Lesser

Given that it’s the shortest month of the year, this February contained a surprising number of excellent performances. I will return to some of these at a later point, when I write about them (or aspects of them) in the print … Continue reading →

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Smaller Spaces

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Wendy Lesser

You know what I mean: those places where you go to hear music and feel you are getting a privileged treat, because the hall is more intimate than a grand opera house or a concert auditorium. Not that big is always … Continue reading →

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Biss Bliss

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Wendy Lesser

There are certain performers whose concerts I will try to attend no matter what they are playing, and Jonathan Biss is definitely on the list. Last June I heard him in a Beethoven marathon with the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Hall; this … Continue reading →

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Translating the Past

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Wendy Lesser

Before we get to the end of July, I want to acknowledge the two most compelling art events I took in during the month of June.  One was a concert, the other a book, and both raised some interesting ideas … Continue reading →

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