Bales’s decision was, and remains, controversial. Quite a few music lovers, including this writer, believe that a music director — the right music director — would hold the orchestra to consistent technical standards in performance, unlocking and sharpening its sound, section by section, establishing a richer vision and forward path. The response from Bales — and many of his musicians agree — is that the orchestra’s vision already is unique. They add that a rotating cast of guest conductors (including several who return with some regularity) is a fiscally prudent alternative to an expensive music director (who may or may not hit it off with the players). It keeps the orchestra flexible and open to different musical perspectives.
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“The Nutcracker” is as magical for the performers as it is for the audience. “I was thrilled and excited, especially when I did the role of Clara. Honestly, of all the roles I ever did, even dancing professionally, Clara was always the most special, because there was something about being that age and having that role, where there was such a defined character and storyline. I literally, when I went on, thought I was Clara. And it was just so much fun. It almost felt like I was in a different world.”.
“The roles that I’ve done of those two shows are parts that I really didn’t know existed when I was training to be an actor, The idea that you could do this long-form, open-ended, ever-evolving, rich complex character on a television show was not really an option, until it became one,” he says, “I feel fortunate to have been out there in the ocean when that wave came.”, Hall returns to those waters ballet shoes cost in Showtime’s new series on climate change, premiering this month, “Years of Living Dangerously.” Hall was one of several celebrities — including Jessica Alba, Harrison Ford, Olivia Munn and Matt Damon — sent around the globe to report, Hall spent two weeks in Bangladesh..
Anton Baranov: Presented by the South Bay Guitar Society, this Russian musician won the 2013 Guitar Foundation of America Competition. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. $15-$35. 855-502-7247. Mooncakes, Churros and Cherry Pie: A mutlimedia exhibit that explores the connections between food, migration, and culture, in conjunction with Silicon Valley Reads 2015. Feb. 2-March 19. Artists’ reception Feb. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a performance by Acoma Arts African Drum and Dance. Open mic nights Feb. 5 and March 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Film night Feb. 19, 6-8 p.m. Moveable Feast event Feb. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Soul Food Sculptures” art workshop March 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino. deanza.edu/euphrat, 408-864-5464.