Nicolas Slonimsky (April 27, 1894 – December 25, 1995), born Nikolai Leonidovich Slonimskiy (Russian: Николай Леонидович Слoнимский), was a Russian-American musicologist, conductor, pianist, lexicographer, and composer. [Wikipedia]
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The first half of the program was conducted by the orchestra’s assistant conductor, Robert Zelickman, and opened with a nicely paced Overture to Rosamunde by Franz Schubert. As is typical with this composer, who is known for his beautiful melodies, this overture was filled with engaging themes. [Eileen Wingard]
Violinist Martin Chalifour performs marvelously with S.D.’s Jewish Community Symphony Read More »
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Jewish Federation of San Diego’s celebration of Yom Ha’Atzma’ut will be highlighted by a music festival at noon, Sunday, April 26, at the Lawrence Family JCC. [Cailin Acosta]
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Charlotte Rae (April 22, 1926 – August 5, 2018) was an American comedic actress and singer whose career spanned 66 years. Rae was known for her portrayal of Edna Garrett in the sitcoms Diff’rent Strokes and its spin-off, The Facts of Life (in which she had the starring role from 1979 to 1986). [Wikipedia]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaYom Ha’Atzmaut is Israel’s Independence Day, which began in 1948, when Israel was declared a state. On the Hebrew calendar, it lands on the 5th of Iyar, which this year begins at sundown on Tuesday, April 21, and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, April 22. [Cailin Acosta]
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Efrem Zimbalist (April 21, 1889 – February 22, 1985) was a Russian and American concert violinist, composer, conductor and director of the Curtis Institute of Music. [Wikipedia]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaWorld-renown French cellist, Gautier Capucon, and pianist, French compatriot, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, paired up to present a memorable recital April 15 at the Conrad, under the auspices of the La Jolla Music Society. [Eileen Wingard]
French cellist and pianist receive standing ovation at the Conrad Read More »
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Rick Moranis (April 18, 1953) is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, producer, songwriter, and writer. [Wikipedia]
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For a quick summary, (Older) Noah (Beau Gravette) is in the assisted living facility allegedly getting therapy for his knee, but really to be with his wife (older) Allie (Sharon Catherine Brown) who is a patient in the memory care unit. Because she can’t remember him, he reads to her the story of their life together. [Sandi Masori]
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Herbie Mann (April 16, 1930 – July 1, 2003) was an American jazz flute player and important early practitioner of world music. Early in his career, he also played tenor saxophone and clarinet (including bass clarinet), but Mann was among the first jazz musicians to specialize on the flute. [Wikipedia]
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RJC CEO Matt Brooks said: “It is deeply meaningful that on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, President Trump signed the HEAR ACT—landmark legislation to extend and improve the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016—into law. The HEAR Act empowers family members, who have fought for decades, to recover artwork stolen from Jews by the Nazi regime during the Second World War. (Press Release)
Hillel Slovak (April 13, 1962 – June 25, 1988) was an Israeli-American musician, best known as the founding guitarist of the Los Angeles rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, with whom he recorded two albums. [Wikipedia]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaAt the Thursday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. program of Treasures from the Music Collection of the Astor Judaica Library: Music of Yom Hazikaron, my guest, Guri Stark, and I will introduce a playlist of 13 recorded songs. [Eileen Wingard]
Lawrence Family JCC to play 13 curated songs about the impact of Israel’s early wars Read More »
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Cali notes that his photographs are meant to be lived with. They are not asking for interpretation or explanation. Instead, they offer a space to slow your breath, rest your eyes, and feel a sense of connection. In searching for beauty, he is really seeking moments that feel honest and true. [Cailin Acosta]
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