Alumnus pianist Frederic Chiu in recital at Jacobs Tuesday, Nov. 5
Jacobs alumnus and pianist Frederic Chiu will be in recital Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 8:30 p.m. in Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The program, “Classical Smackdown: Sergei Prokofiev...
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View ArticleThe Jacobs School mourns the passing of alumnus Thomas Mastroianni
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by Ken Herman As San Diego’s Upright and Grand Piano Festival pulls into the home stretch, it was fitting to feature a mighty Romantic piano concerto on the San Diego Symphony’s concert at the Jacobs...
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A highlight of the Edward Auer Summer Piano Workshop was Wednesday evening’s guest recital, given in Auer Hall by Winston Choi who, not so many years ago, earned two degrees from Indiana University’s...
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View ArticleNorman Krieger garners “majestic” Carnegie Hall recital review
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