Jessica Balik is a flutist and has a PhD in historical musicology from Stanford University. Articles By This Author Review Spaced Out and Loving It With the Friction Quartet Jessica Balik - May 2, 2017 The intrepid ensemble explores the fringes of music and the universe with a world premiere and three recent compositions. Review Fabio Luisi and the Danish National Symphony Orchestra Are a Vital Partnership Jessica Balik - April 4, 2017 Along with soprano Deborah Voigt, Luisi and the DNSO are on the same wavelength, making music passionately. Review Emerson Quartet Explores the Cusp of Modernity Jessica Balik - March 28, 2017 The peerless ensemble illuminates quartets of Ravel, Berg, and Debussy. Review This Evening in Paris Is Sublime Jessica Balik - March 20, 2017 An inspired collaboration between the New Century Chamber Orchestra and Chanticleer features Franco-American themes. Review Oppositions Spark Timeless Music in John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary Jessica Balik - February 21, 2017 S.F. Symphony delivers the imposing oratorio in a fitting celebration of the composer’s 70th birthday. Review The International Contemporary Ensemble Goes Multilingual Jessica Balik - January 24, 2017 A linguistic theme permeated great performances highlighting the work of two Stanford faculty composers. Review Nikki Einfeld and Loren Mach Shine in “Brilliant Palette” Jessica Balik - December 7, 2016 The soprano and percussionist add spice to the mix as Left Coast Chamber Ensemble’s newest members. Review John Harbison’s Expansive, Playful Music Celebrated at chamber/text Jessica Balik - May 17, 2016 A great American composer shows his variety in a well-balanced, entertaining performance at chamber/text, the free concert series. Review Elevate Ensemble and the Return of the Harpsichord Jessica Balik - February 29, 2016 Harpsichordist Derek Tam joined the group in three pieces all composed in 2016. Review eighth blackbird’s Valentine to New Music Lovers Jessica Balik - February 16, 2016 The ensemble pulled together a diverse group of pieces for its program at Berkeley’s Hertz Hall. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next › Next page Last » Last page