Author Archives: Edward Reichel

About Edward Reichel

Edward Reichel, author, writer and composer, served for many years as the primary music critic for the Deseret News and currently writes for a number of publications including Chamber Music Magazine, OPERA Magazine, 15 Bytes and Park City Magazine. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He can be reached at ereichel@reichelartsreview.com. Reichel Recommends is also on Twitter @ReichelArts.

DVORAK AND BRAHMS ON UTAH SYMPHONY PROGRAM THIS WEEKEND

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Edward Reichel

There is a strong personal and artistic connection between Johannes Brahms and Antonin Dvorak. Dvorak admired Brahms’ music and Brahms was so impressed with the younger composer’s works that he championed him and brought him to his publisher’s attention. And … Continue reading →

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SALT LAKE SYMPHONY AND UTAH VOICES OFFER VIBRANT ALL-VERDI PROGRAM

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Edward Reichel

SALT LAKE SYMPHONY and UTAH VOICES, Libby Gardner Concert Hall, May 18 Many composers turn to sacred subjects at some point in their careers. Even those who aren’t particularly religious seem to find a need to do this, as if … Continue reading →

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SALT LAKE SYMPHONY AND UTAH VOICES JOIN TO CELEBRATE VERDI

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Edward Reichel

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi’s birth, yet so far this season the occasion has been hardly noted by most of the local performing arts groups. The Salt Lake Symphony, however, will celebrate the great Italian composer’s … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN WEST SYMPHONY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Edward Reichel

The American West Symphony is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. At its upcoming spring concerts the orchestra and music director Joel Rosenberg, who is marking his 20th year with the organization, will be commemorating the milestone in a big way. … Continue reading →

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SALT LAKE CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT PROMISES TO BE FUN FILLED EVENING OF OLD FAVORITES

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Edward Reichel

It just wouldn’t be spring without the Salt Lake Children’s Choir annual May concert. For over 30 years, Ralph B. Woodward’s young charges have been delighting audiences with their angelic voices and infectious enthusiasm. And this weekend’s two concerts promise … Continue reading →

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UTOPIA EARLY MUSIC: FROM MEDIEVAL EUROPE TO AMERICAN FRONTIER

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Edward Reichel

Utopia Early Music closes its fourth season this weekend with a program that crosses two continents and spans several centuries. Titled “The Morning Trumpet: American Medieval,” the program goes from medieval Paris and renaissance England to America’s Appalachian Mountains. The … Continue reading →

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UTAH OPERA CLOSES SEASON WITH ‘THE BARBER OF SEVILLE’

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Edward Reichel

Utah Opera ends its season this week with Gioachino Rossini’s perennial favorite, The Barber of Seville. The opera is without doubt the composer’s best known and most performed work, not to mention his most popular. It’s firmly rooted in the … Continue reading →

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CRAIG JESSOP HONORED WITH MADELEINE AWARD

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Edward Reichel

The annual Madeleine Award honors the men and women whose contributions have made a difference in Utah’s cultural life. Craig Jessop, this year’s recipient, certainly fills the requirements. He has been a major player in Utah’s rich musical heritage, first … Continue reading →

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LOCAL MUSICAN MATTHEW ZALKIND RETURNS TO SALT LAKE CITY TO PLAY HAYDN CONCERTO

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Edward Reichel

Matthew Zalkind is a young local cellist who now makes his home in New York. But he doesn’t miss any opportunities to come home to perform. The son of two Utah Symphony musicians (principal trombone Larry Zalkind and associate principal … Continue reading →

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ENTERTAINING EVENING OF OPERA WITH UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY AND SOLOISTS

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Edward Reichel

UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY, Covey Center for the Arts, May 1; second performance 7:30 p.m. May 2, tickets at 801-852-7007 or www.coveycenter.org The Utah Valley Symphony’s final concert of the season is an opera lover’s dream. Featuring husband and wife singers … Continue reading →

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WINNERS OF ASPIRING MUSICIANS COMPETITION TO PERFORM WITH TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Edward Reichel

The Timpanogos Symphony will feature the winners of its first ever Aspiring Musicians Competition at its concerts May 3-4. Participants in the competition have to be under 18 years of age and reside in Utah County. What distinguishes this young … Continue reading →

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UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON OPERA

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Edward Reichel

Bryce Rytting and the Utah Valley Symphony will present an evening of operatic favorites, featuring several local singers, at their concerts this Wednesday and Thursday. The program will spotlight soprano Jennifer Welch-Babidge and Darrell Babidge. Together, they will sing three … Continue reading →

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