“Myth is the only way I have to self-identify,” said author Matthew Salesses. In his writing, Salesses, adopted from Korea at age 2, mingles lyricism, myth and human longing to weave compelling accounts of the human experience. Salesses reads from his critically acclaimed works and talks about his life and craft at Idyllwild Arts from…

By Art Connor Music Reviewer William H. Lowman Concert Hall Grand Opening and Alumni Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro,” K. 492 — Mozart Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra (1924) — Ravel Piano Concerto in G Major (1932) — Ravel Symphony #41 in C Major (“Jupiter”), K. 551…