VENTURA — Music At Portside, a new classical concert series in Ventura County, offers monthly chamber music recitals, played by brilliant local and international musicians.
Our opening concert features classical duo Nicole Taylor, soprano and Natasha Marin, piano — performing an intimate program on the different seasons of love, with beautiful songs by Brahms, Rachmaninov, R. Strauss, Chausson, and Hahn.
This is classical music in an intimate, informal, “come as you are” setting, perfect for a relaxing Sunday afternoon, a few steps away from the sea at Portside Ventura Harbor. If you are a classical music lover or if you don’t know very much about classical music, but want to learn more… Come and listen!
Doors open at 5:15PM. The exact location at Portside Ventura Harbor will be shown after ticket purchase.
WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING…
“Nicole Taylor gave us the immense joy and honor of giving a superb recital, she who remains an extraordinary soprano… A very interesting moment from a cultural point of view, and particularly moving… culminating in a standing ovation!” – La Dépêche France (translated)
“The soprano Nicole Taylor captivated her audience with her smooth voice and the spirituality of sacred songs, inspired by biblical texts.” – 2M Maroc (translated)
“With dominant vocals and passionate melodies, award-winning American soprano Nicole Taylor captivated the jam-packed auditorium. Her expressive performance of African-American spirituals relayed a greatness of a people, a culture, a struggle that merits respect and appreciation… Her performance was phenomenal.” – Ammon News Jordan
“A soprano, even of such strength and wide register, is not new in Lithuania, but Taylor?s voice had a unique color, which was essential in the performance… Listening to the shatteringly sensual voice of Nicole, tells us stories about the greatness of spirit and majesty of silent resilience.” – Džiazo Taškas Lietuva Magazine (translated)
“American soprano Nicole Taylor gave a concert in Amman that was marked before anything else by genuine emotion. Ms. Taylor needed no more than a piano, and occasionally her voice only, to touch the audience… Taylor delighted and at the same time moved the full house. Her perfect tempi, controlled dynamics, immaculate phrasing and warm voice tone were a perfect match…” – Jordan Times
TICKETS: $50 on eventbrite