Music

Two years ago, then 16 year-old violinist Chad Hoopes made his debut with the Fresno Philharmonic and Maestro Theodore Kuchar. Now a senior in high school, the Ohio native returns to the Central Valley to perform with the Fresno Philharmonic this weekend, performing Lalo's Symphonie espagnole.

In our interview, we talk to Chad about his development as an artist over the past two years, Lalo's famous work, his Stradivarius violin, and his upcoming plans after he graduates from high school. 

Mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor has received international acclaim performing with the world’s premier orchestras and conductors, premiering exciting new works, and breathing new life into familiar favorites.

9:00 – 10:00
Kevin Toney 3 – New American Suite – KTE 1002 – “The Entertainer”
Dan Block – Duality – Miles High Records 8620 – “I’m Bringing a Red Red Rose”
Mike Tracy – Surfboard – Summit Records 593 – “Surfboard”
Connie Evingson – Sweet Happy Life – Minnehaha Music 2009 – “The Girl from Ipanema”
Royce Campbell/Gene Bertoncini- A Tribute to Charlie Byrd–Jardis 20347– “Desafinado”
Tessa Souter–Beyond the Blue–Motema 87–“Prelude to the Sun”
Amikaeyla – Being in Love – Roots Jazz Records – “Abre Mi Corazon”

For over three decades, the group Chanticleer has brought worldwide audiences a unique blend of music ranging from medieval to pop to original choral works. The San Francisco ensemble has become recognized as one of the premier male choral ensembles in the world, and visits Fresno for a concert at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall on Tuesday September 18, 2012, presented by the Fresno Community Chorus.

This week on The Oasis, Vince DiCiccio features the music of Cedar Walton and Bobby Troup.


9:00 – 10:00
Mike Tracy – Surfboard – Summit 593 – “Recado Bossa Nova” (Djalma Ferreira)
Bob Mintzer Big Band – For the Moment – Manchester Craftmen’s Guild 1036 – “Um Filme” (Chico Pinheiro, vocals/guitar)
Connie Evingson –Sweet Happy Life – Minnehaha Music 2009 – “So Nice” (Marcos Valle)
Cedar Walton – The Bouncer – HighNote 7223 – “Willie’s Groove”
Brazilian Trio (H. Alves/N. Matta/D. Da Fonseca) – Constelacao – Motema 93 – “Bolivia”