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Maria João Pires ~ Wilsey Center for Opera opens ~ ‘She Loves Me’ @ Foothill Theatre

Foothill Music Theatre
Michael Doppe as George and Jessica Whittemore as Amalia in 'She Loves Me' at Foothill Theatre...

This week on Open Air, host David Latulippe talks with Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires, who makes her San Francisco Symphony debut playing Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3, with conductor laureate Herbert Blomstedt conducting. Also, a conversation with Elkhanah Pulitzer, the first Director of the new Diane B. Wilsey Centerfor Opera, which opens this weekend in the Veteran's Building. Actor Michael Doppe stops by to discuss his lead role in the Foothill Music Theatre production of ‘She Loves Me’, which is based on the same play that inspired the Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan feature film 'You’ve Got Mail'. Plus, regular contributor and critic at large Peter Robinson shines his light on a variety of cultural offerings from around the Bay Area.

Open Air with host David Latulippe; hear it live on Thursday, February 24 at 1pm.