Rebecca Wishnia is a freelance violinist and writer. Articles By This Author Review Young Composers Constrained at Cabrillo Festival Rebecca Wishnia - August 18, 2015 Pieces by Missy Mazzoli and Nico Muhly were the only standouts in a program of music that lacked ambition and scale. Review Order and Chaos With Cellist Séverine Ballon Rebecca Wishnia - July 31, 2015 The cellist shows polish and musicality in new, experimental works. Review One Life Divided in West Edge Opera’s As One Rebecca Wishnia - July 28, 2015 The chamber opera follows the transition of a transgender person to womanhood, sung simultaneously by baritone Dan Kempson and mezzo-soprano Brenda Patterson. Review New Music in Bloom at the Garden of Memory Rebecca Wishnia - June 23, 2015 The annual event, commemorating the summer solstice, brings together over 40 groups for a unique experience. Review Lieder Alive! Discovers New Vigor in Classic Songs Rebecca Wishnia - June 17, 2015 New arrangements refresh Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder and Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder. Review B3LLA Trio Plays Bold Beethoven Rebecca Wishnia - June 10, 2015 The trio, adjusting to a personnel change for the performance, brought interpretative daring to a performance of Beethoven trios. Review Left Coast Goes to the Museum, Brings Home Six Brilliant Works Rebecca Wishnia - June 3, 2015 The concert featured works from young composers inspired by two sculptures housed in the de Young Museum’s Gallery 16. Review New Century Chamber Orchestra Soars with Bermel’s Murmurations Rebecca Wishnia - June 1, 2015 Derek Bermel’s 2015 work received its West Coast premiere by the ensemble at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Review Young Telegraph Quartet Delights in American Quartets Rebecca Wishnia - June 1, 2015 The quartet played for a smaller crowd in the intimate setting of the Presidio Officers’ Club. Review S.F. Symphony Finally Brings Character to Bartók Rebecca Wishnia - May 22, 2015 An exciting performance of Concerto for Orchestra caps off an evening that included pieces from Samuel Carl Adams and Mozart. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Next › Next page Last » Last page
