The word “synesthesia” came to mind last weekend while listening to the world premiere of Christopher Theofanidis’ “FIVE for string quartet,” played by the Miró Quartet at Carmel’s Sunset Center. A powerful composition, impeccably performed by the celebrated string ensemble, […]

In its fourth appearance for Chamber Music Monterey Bay, the Miró Quartet served up a fabulous feast to a hungry audience on Friday. The Miró began with one of the rare Haydn quartets in a minor key, the Opus 76, […]

I remember once reading an article by a famous string player, who held the snobbish opinion that chamber music containing the piano was an extension of “Hausmusik” for amateurs, and that the true Parnassus of the chamber music genre was […]

Jon Nakamatsu delivered an enthralling piano recital at Sunset Center last week hosted by Chamber Music Monterey Bay. A distinguished Van Cliburn Gold Medalist hailing from San Jose, Nakamatsu is a regional favorite who has appeared numerous times on concert […]