It’s Sunday night, and Hertz Hall’s theater is dark but packed full of people. No one dares to move or speak as a chilling trill cuts through the silent air. More strings chime in, and the stage is illuminated to reveal a small orchestra of cellos. Their sound is crisp, Read More…
During the summer months at UC Berkeley construction abounds, sometimes impeding students as they traverse the campus’ many footpaths. Below is a sample of ongoing construction projects for students to be aware of. Read More…
On May 10 and 11, the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra performed Ernest Bloch’s “Schelomo” cello concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor to a packed house in Hertz Hall. The two pieces, separated by an intermission, contrasted each other in both tone and inspiration, coming together to display Read More…
Ryuichi Sakamoto is an artist who serves as much more than just an idol of perpetual creativity. The acclaimed 61-year-old year old musician has cultivated an extensive career as a concert pianist, film composer and founding member of the popular early 1980’s group Yellow Magic Orchestra, the latter of which served Read More…