Pianist Yuja Wang the ‘wow’ in Shanghai Symphony concert


Friday, November 20th, 2009

Review: A 22-year-old, Beijing-born pianist was the big surprise in the Shanghai Symphony’s downtown performance.

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‘Luscious Noise’ brings multimedia concert to Anthology


Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

No need to be intimidated by classical music or ballet. A new show at a trendy club wants to make the experience oh so luscious.

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Adolescent angst is timeless in ‘Spring Awakening’


Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

The Broadway adaptation — which kicked off its national tour last year in San Diego at the Balboa Theatre — is simultaneously energetic and emotionally-charged. Just like adolescence.

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‘National Opera Week’ and $1 million donation to San Diego Opera are cause for celebration, singing


Sunday, November 15th, 2009

San Diego Opera announces a $1 million donation from local philanthropists Erna and Andrew Viterbi. The timing could hardly be better. It’s “National Opera Week.”

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‘So You Think You Can Dance’ twirls into San Diego


Friday, November 13th, 2009

Review: If the Sports Arena performance proved anything, it’s that “So You Think You Can Dance” is less interested in creating a true theatrical dance experience and more concerned with simply replicating the experience of watching the TV show.

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‘Hansel and Gretel’ come to Lyric Opera San Diego


Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Expect drama, comedy and a flying witch in Lyric Opera’s first production of the 1893 fairy tale opera, “Hansel and Gretel.”

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‘White on Rice’ actors, director appear at San Diego theatrical premiere


Monday, November 9th, 2009

“White on Rice” was popular enough to become the Audience Award winner at this year’s San Diego Asian Film Festival. And the director, plus two actors, answered questions at the local theatrical premiere.

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San Diego Latino Film Festival receives $20,000 grant


Friday, November 6th, 2009

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences may be best known for the Academy Awards. But its foundation also gives out grants. And the San Diego Latino Film Festival is one of the recipients.

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BestFest America lets student filmmakers dream big


Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Now entering its 11th year, BFA is the only film festival in the nation to showcase short films by both high school and college film students. And you can see the results on Saturday, November 7.

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San Diego Symphony makes Mozart Requiem ring with life


Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Review: Mozart’s magnificent Requiem highlights the San Diego Symphony’s latest program in the Jacobs’ Masterworks series. And you have two more chances to hear it.

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