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Leonid Grin thought he had beaten this monster before. He thought he had dispatched it altogether. Two decades ago, in the process of emigrating from the Soviet Union, Maestro Grin says he was blackballed by the Russian symphony community. And when he reached his new home in New York, Grin's talents went unrecognized for a long spell. His fast ascent in the conducting world--he had appeared in front of the top Soviet orchestras--had been stopped dead in its tracks. The circumstances have changed. Today, Grin is a popular conductor with a full slate of worldwide appearances, and for part of the year he leads the Saarbrücken orchestra in southwestern Germany. But as the former conductor of the San Jose Symphony, he is frustrated once again.
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News
Jesse Baloca
Saratoga's new administrative services director will help the city deal with the weak economy and potential cuts in funding from the state.
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News
Toxin Floods
The start of the rainy season is a serious time for water pollution, with hazardous toxins being washed off into storm drains and waterways.
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Seniors
Low Vision
There are approximately 5.5 million elderly Americans who suffer from low or limited vision and are considered visually impaired.
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Education
Erica Liu
The Mitty High School swimmer was named to the U.S. National Junior Swim Team and is set to compete in the 39th Junior Team International Competition in Rome.
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Dining
Cafe De Flore
New owners Mahin and Khalil Tahaei offer patrons a bright, comfortable ambience and a menu filled with a variety of European dishes.
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Saratoga Style
'Present Art'
Aegis Gallery presents an exhibit of seasonally festive arts and crafts that offer unique and different gift-giving solutions.
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Saratoga, California Since 1955
