ON the Beat | Greeting the Season, Incoming
December arrives, with seasonal concert options aplenty in Santa Barbara.
Josef Woodard
Recent Stories
Film Review | ‘Maestro,’ on the Up and Downbeat
Bradley Cooper’s Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ aims high and hits many right notes.
ON the Beat | When Worlds Collude
Last week’s musical calendar included meetings of Hindustani and “Newgrass,” a symphonic and trio crossover, and echoes of the “hidden Haydn.”
Shining Jazz Star Joy on Holiday
Acclaimed and Grammy-kissed jazz chanteuse Samara Joy makes her local debut, in holiday mode, with her family in tow.
Rethinking, Re-tilling Landscape Art
‘New Landscapes’ exhibition at SBCC’s Atkinson Gallery explores alternative approaches to landscape art.
Sublime Pianism, X Two
A one-two punch of world-class virtuosity from pianists Sir Stephen Hough and Daniil Trifonov.
More Than Just a Show Tunes Queen
Audra McDonald, star of Broadway and beyond, returns to Santa Barbara.
ON the Beat | Autumnal Notes from All Over the 805
A potent “off-season” Ojai Music Festival show is the highlight of a busy musical week.
Working on the Railroad Theme, Silkroad Style
Silkroad’s “American Railroad,” led by director Rhiannon Giddens, has its West Coast premiere at The Granada Theatre, to fascinating ends.
Third Time, Promising Charm and Depth, at UC Santa Barbara’s Campbell Hall
Commanding Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov returns for his third local recital, at UCSB.
