REVIEWS

by A. Michael Noll

 

BOOKS:

Review of J. E. Katz Connections: Social and Cultural Studies of the Telephone in American Life, in Information, Communication & Society, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2002), pp. 137-142.

CLASSICAL MUSIC (for the Classical New Jersey Society - now defunct):

“Making Life Worth Listening,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.3, No. 10, November 7, 2002, pp. 17-18 [review of Arbor Chamber Music concert on October 27, 2002].

“Organ recital plus: There are pipes and then there are pipes!,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol. 3, No. 11, November 14, 2002, pp. 13-14 [review of James Hicks organ recital on November 3, 2002].

“Jansons conducts and Cárdenes leads,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.3, No. 13, November 28, 2002, p. 13 [review of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert on November 14, 2002].

“The Felix Hall phenomenon,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.3, No. 13, November 28, 2002, pp. 15-16 [review of Felix Hall organ recital on November 17, 2002]. 

“Spanning the ages,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.3, No. 16, December 19, 2002, pp. 16-18 [review of Ars Musica Chorale concert on November 23, 2002].

“The Rutgers conductor search: Looking toward Philadelphia,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.3, No. 18, January 2, 2003, pp. 9-10 [review of Rutgers University Orchestra concert on December 6, 2002].

“Magnificat! And a surprise tenor,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.3, No. 18, January 2, 2003, pp. 11-12 [review of Calvary Chorale concert on December 8, 2002].

“Orchestration showpieces: New Philharmonic at 25,“ Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.3, No. 38, May 22, 2003, pp. 18-19 [review of New Philharmonic of New Jersey concert on May 17, 2003].

“Not the same old same old,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.3, No. 40, May 29, 2003, pp. 16-17 [review of Madison String Quartet concert on May 24, 2003].

“Sonic ambiance: What an organ! What brass!” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.4, No. 5, November 20, 2003, pp. 23-24 [review of Cathedral Brass & Percussion concert on October 19, 2003].

“Gloria, Gloria: Poulenc, Rutter,,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.4, No. 6, December 18, 2003, p. 25 [review of Crescent Choral Society concert on November 15, 2003].

“Little-known little Bach: Miniatures in a large space,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.4, No. 6, December 18, 2003, pp. 25-26 [review of Anthony Newman organ recital on November 16, 2003].

“Two full houses: Beethoven still a big draw,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.4, No. 8, January 8, 2004, p. 66 [review of Mostly Music concert on November 23, 2003].

“The Myth of the Walt Disney Concert Hall,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.4, No. 15, April 15, 2004, pp. 23-24.

“Halcyon Trio in L.A.: Zipper a winner,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.4, No. 16, April 29, 2004, pp. 25-26 [review of Halcyon Trio concert in Zipper Hall on April 6, 2004].

“Love songs, part 1: Premieres galore!” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.4, Nos. 21/22, July 22, 2004, p. 27 [review of Harmonium Choral Society concert on May 22, 2004].

“Felix Hell returns: Virtuoso visits Sacred Heart,” Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.4, Nos. 23, August 5, 2004, p. 27 [review of organ recital by Felix Hell May 23, 2004].

"Young cellist with impressive credentials, " Classical New Jersey Society Journal, Vol.5, Nos. 14, March 31, 2005, pp. 22-23 [review of concert by the New Philharmonic of New Jersey on March 12, 2005].

“Fresh Beethoven: Searching for connections,” Classical New Jersey Society, Vol. 5, No. 19, June 9, 2005, pp. 19-20 [review of concert by the New Philharmonic of New Jersey on May 14, 2005].

“MSU’s Robert Aldrdge goes left coast: David Singer in Lalaland,” Classical New Jersey Society, Vol. 5, No. 20, June 9, 2005, pp. 16 [review of concert by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra on May 7, 2005].

“Eugeniu Doga in company with famed composers – Calvary Concerts in Summit open concert with a winner,” Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Manhattan Piano Trio on September 18, 2005].

“A family affair – Crisp 18th century music,” Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Lyrica Chamber Orchestra on September 25, 2005].

“Star turn, (as usual) – Less-known Beethoven and Dohnanyi,” Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by Mostly Music on October 2, 2005].

“A Messiaen celebration: Musical crystal and birds,” Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Tremblay Ensemble on October 2, 2005].

“A need for substance: Pelted by Fred Waring,” Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Summit Chorale on November 6, 2005].

“Hostetter takes over: Energy and enthusiasm,” Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Colonial Symphony on December 3, 2005].

“Mozart for warmth: And Mozart for Mozart,” Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the New Philharmonic of New Jersey on December 10, 2005].

"Organic music: Los Angeles less-known treasures," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of organ recitals by Diane Meredith Belcher on Sunday, January 15; Richard Elliott on Sunday, January 22; and Christoph Bull on Saturday, January 28, 2006].

“A new work for the viola canon: Schickele remembers,” Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Pasadena Symphony on January 21, 2006].

"Winter in Pasadena: New choral music presented," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of cencert by Pasadena Pro Musica on Sunday, January 29, 2006].

"CalPhil in Italy: A broad swath of history," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the California Philharmonic on Friday, March 24, 2006].

"Dance music without dancers: Your bass-ic virtuoso," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, April 8, 2006].

"A formula for success: More from California," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the California Philharmonic Chamber Players on Sunday, April 23, 2006].

"BEETHOVEN NINTH," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the California Philharmonic on Friday, April 28, 2006].

"And the beat goes on and the audiences came and went at will," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of marathon by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra on Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 7, 2006].

"Interesting programming: Worth emulating," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Pomona College Orchestra on Friday, March 2, 2007].

"A Charles Ives for New Jersey: Mechanical clock music and orchestra," Classical New Jersey Society On-line Reviews [review of concert by the Colonial Symphony on Saturday, May 12, 2007].