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Timothy Mangan

@TimothyMangan1

Classical music critic, co-editor of Paul Bowles on Music

 California, USA
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Joined June 2016
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First major classical group in our area to announce live events. voiceofoc.org/2020/11/philha…
Philharmonic Society Cobbles Together a COVID Season, Looks Forward to Live Events in January

Philharmonic Society Cobbles Together a COVID Season, Looks Forward to Live Events in January

The Philharmonic Society's ambitious plans for presenting their new season during the coronavirus era includes innovative virtual performances and a return to Segerstrom Concert Hall.

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Remembering a guy I used to know. classicallife.net/2020/07/06…
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An elegant new recording from Pacific Chorale. voiceofoc.org/2020/06/pacifi…

Pacific Chorale Releases a New Recording of Works by Tarik O'Regan

REVIEW: The Pacific Chorale, who is still uncertain about when they will be able to perform again, offers the latest works by Tarik O’Regan on CD. The fluent and sumptuous recording is worth a listen.

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Coronavirus Conditions Make Us Rethink the Classical Music Scene in the Decade Ahead voiceofoc.org/2020/05/corona… via @voiceofoc
Coronavirus Conditions Make Us Rethink Classical Music for Decade Ahead

Coronavirus Conditions Make Us Rethink Classical Music for Decade Ahead

Just right now we’re in an unpredictable moment, in every sphere of life. The world of classical music, hit hard by COVID-19 challenges, is no different.

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well, this was interesting. Yuja Wang Displays Virtuosity and Temperament for a Puzzled Segerstrom Audience voiceofoc.org/2020/02/yuja-w… via @voiceofoc
Yuja Wang Displays Virtuosity and Temperament for a Puzzled Segerstrom Audience

Yuja Wang Displays Virtuosity and Temperament for a Puzzled Segerstrom Audience

REVIEW: The virtuoso pianist offers an unusual program and appears flustered by audience behavior.

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Here we go with Beethoven@250. Early Beethoven Gets the (Emanuel) Ax Treatment voiceofoc.org/2020/01/early-… via @voiceofoc
Early Beethoven Gets the (Emanuel) Ax Treatment

Early Beethoven Gets the (Emanuel) Ax Treatment

REVIEW: The venerable pianist launches the Philharmonic Society’s yearlong celebration of Beethoven's 250th anniversary.

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I was delighted and surprised by this. voiceofoc.org/2019/12/tchaik… via @voiceofoc
Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Gets the Ellington Treatment

Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Gets the Ellington Treatment

REVIEW: The Duke Ellington Orchestra keeps its transformed "The Nutcracker Suite" fresh and surprising, even 59 years after its debut.

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I was delighted and surprised by this. voiceofoc.org/2019/12/tchaik… via @voiceofoc
Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Gets the Ellington Treatment

Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Gets the Ellington Treatment

REVIEW: The Duke Ellington Orchestra keeps its transformed "The Nutcracker Suite" fresh and surprising, even 59 years after its debut.

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Ernest Ansermet playlist. classicallife.net/2019/11/19…
Florence Price Rightfully Finds Her Place Next to Gershwin with the Pacific Symphony voiceofoc.org/2019/11/floren… via @voiceofoc
Florence Price Rightfully Finds Her Place Next to Gershwin with the Pacific Symphony

Florence Price Rightfully Finds Her Place Next to Gershwin with the Pacific Symphony

Musicians are starting to rediscover the music of Florence Price, the first black woman composer to have a symphony performed by a major symphony orchestra.

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Preview: Florence Price arrives at the Pacific Symphony classicallife.net/2019/11/13… via @wordpressdotcom
"On leaden feet Anselm left the room. His hopes were shattered. He felt like a man who, chasing rainbows, has had one of them suddenly turn and bite him in the leg." -- from "Anselm Gets His Chance" by P.G. Wodehouse
On the phone, a customer service agent apologized for her computer being slow. "The system isn't working for me today," she said. "Story of my life," I replied.
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My summer, 40 years ago. classicallife.net/2012/07/29…
One of the most memorable interviews I've ever done. classicallife.net/2013/05/09…
Well, this didn't work out. voiceofoc.org/2019/08/christ…
Christ Cathedral Underwhelms as a Classical Music Venue

Christ Cathedral Underwhelms as a Classical Music Venue

REVIEW: For seasoned concert goers, Beethoven’s Ninth, performed in the newly renovated Christ Cathedral, was a bust, with cavernous acoustics and an uninspired interpretation.

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Well, this didn't work out. voiceofoc.org/2019/08/christ…
Christ Cathedral Underwhelms as a Classical Music Venue

Christ Cathedral Underwhelms as a Classical Music Venue

REVIEW: For seasoned concert goers, Beethoven’s Ninth, performed in the newly renovated Christ Cathedral, was a bust, with cavernous acoustics and an uninspired interpretation.

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Some thoughts on the music of Sousa. voiceofoc.org/2019/07/for-su…
For Summertime Patriotism, Nothing Beats Sousa

For Summertime Patriotism, Nothing Beats Sousa

Can you imagine a fireworks show without a rousing John Phillip Sousa march? Neither can we!

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