‘Ordo Virtutum’ performance proves a memory challenge
‘Ordo Virtutum’ performance proves a memory challenge
Chloe Veltman goes behind the scenes as San Francisco Renaissance Voices works to wrangle the 12th century Hildegard von Bingen work.
IF YOU’VE ever struggled to learn a poem or piece of music by heart, you may have been abashed at the effort required. But consider how much worse you would have felt in medieval Europe.
I Palpiti
The string orchestra shows polish in its showcase concert at Disney Hall.
By the time the Festival of International Laureates’ I Palpiti string orchestra enters Walt Disney Concert Hall for its annual showcase, it usually sounds ready to take on the world. Such was the case again Saturday night; the young 24-member ensemble played with a ripeness and polish that is easy to take for granted, yet testifies to the fine preparatory work by its conductor-founder Eduard Schmieder.
Taste of Tuesday @ Whist
Taste of Tuesdays happen poolside at Whist through Labor Day. From 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays, ?tastes? of Chef Warren Schwartz’ creative dishes as well as cocktails are available for $5 each. An outdoor grill serves most of the bites, which might include miso soy salmon with spicy cucumber or…
