2010-2011 great performances at mason brochure

Great Performances at Mason

The Best of the Performing Arts

Center for the ArtsGEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY’S

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6 DynamicDanceSeries

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14 VirginiaOperaSeries

16 KeyboardConversations®Series

17 AllMusicSeries

17 AllDanceSeries

18 HolidayEvents

19 Subscribing

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28 Arts by GeorgeBenefit

29 SupportingtheCenterfortheArts

30 CollegeofVisualandPerformingArts

31 UniversityStudentProductions

the best of the Performing ArtsWelcometotheTwentiethAnniversaryseasonattheCenterfortheArts!Thisseason,wecelebratetwodecadesofartisticexcellenceinoursuperbvenuewheresomanyspecialmemorieshavebeensharedwithfriendsandfamily.Wehaveenjoyedbringingthebest of the performing artstoNorthernVirginiaforthesepasttwentyyears,andweremaincommittedtoprovidingeveryonewiththeopportunitytoenjoythearts.Forthisreason,wemakeeveryefforttoensurethatattendinganeventattheCenterisaffordable:ourticketsarereasonablypriced;therearehalf-priceticketsforchildrentomanyofourevents;andthere’sevenplentyoffreeparking.

TheCenterfortheArtsisanintegralcomponentoftheCollegeofVisualandPerformingArtsatGeorgeMasonUniversity.WeoftencallupontheUniversity’srichresourcestoenrichandenhancetheexperienceofattendingperformances.AstheCenteranditsprogramsgrow,sodoesourcommitmenttomeetandsatisfytheneedsofthesophisticated,enlightened,andrichlydiversepopulationofNorthernVirginia.

orthiscelebratoryseason,wepresentartistswhohavebecomecherishedregularsattheCenterfortheArts,aswellasmanyrenownedandemergingartistswhomaketheirdebut

onourstage.DanceenthusiastswilldelightinthestunningcontemporarydanceofLarLubovitchDanceCompanyandMarkMorrisDance,theLatinenergyofTangoBuenosAires,andthepuregraceofRussianNationalBallet’sSwan LakeandRomeo and Juliet.Classicalmusicloverswon’twanttomissaminuteofthisseason’stoptalentincludingtheBBCOrchestraunderthedirectionofKeithLockhart,TurtleIslandStringQuartetwithCyrusChestnutandMikeMarshall,andtheyoung,musicallybrilliant,BrooklynRider.ThosewholovetheaterwilldelightinShakespeare’sMidsummer Night’s Dream and The Comedy of Errors,aswellasTheateroftheFirstAmendment’sproductionofLive Wire.VirginiaOperareturnswithfourspectacularproductions,andifthatweren’tenough,theholidaysbringanimpressiveofferingofworld-classconcertstocapturethespiritforyouandyourwholefamily.Plannowtobeapartoftheexcitingtwentiethanniversaryseasonbysubscribingtoday!

Subscribing to Great Performances at MasonIt’sbetterwhenyousubscribe!Notonlywillyouenjoythebestoftheperformingartsallseasonlong,butyouwillalsoenjoymanyexclusivebenefitsthatwillenhancetheexperience.

Withallofthisincredibleartistryandentertainment,itwillbehardtochoose.Fortunately,ourflexiblesubscriptionplansgiveyoutheoptionofselectinganyofourseriesorcreatingyourownCustomSeries.Formoreinformationaboutoursubscriptionplans,turntopage19.

Thefirstsectionofthisbrochurepresentsninedifferentseries,organizedbygenre.Thesecondsectionofthisbrochurelistsalloftheeventsbydateandincludesacompletedescriptionofeachperformance.Tosubscribe,turntotheorderforminsert,andfollowtheinstructionstoplaceyoursubscriptionorderbymail,fax,phoneoronline.Needhelp?Calloursubscriberhelplineanytimeat703-993-2787.

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1 Brooklyn riderSaturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.Veteransofyo-yoMa’sSilkRoadProject,theinnovativeyoungmusiciansofthestringquartet,BrooklynRider,haveimpressedbothcriticsandaudiencesalikewiththeirbrilliantexplorationofworksfromJ.S.BachtoPhilipGlassinvenuesrangingfrommajorconcerthallstoJoe’sPubinNewyorkCity.The New Yorkersays,

“fewyoungartistsaresoversatile.”See page 21 for more information.

2 BBC ConCerT orCheSTrAKeith Lockhart, conductorIlya Yakushev, piano

Saturday, November 6 at 8 p.m.Knownforitsversatilityandflexibility,BBCConcertOrchestraenjoysanenviablereputationinthefieldsofclassical,opera,andballetmusic.Theorchestraboastsanexpansiverepertoirethatencompassesclassicandcontemporaryworksaswellaslighterclassicalfare.BostonPopsconductorKeithLockhartleadstheorchestrainthismemorableperformance.See page 21 for more

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3 TurTle iSlAnd QuArTeTWith Cyrus Chestnut and Mike Marshall

Saturday, December 4 at 8 p.m.“Asterlingexampleoffirst-ratejazzmusic-making.”(Los Angeles Times)Tocelebratetheirtwenty-fifthanniversaryingrandstyle,theGrammyAward-winningTurtleIslandQuartethasinvitedjazzpianistCyrusChestnutandmandolinistMikeMarshalltojointhemforthisappearance.TogethertheycreatearemarkableeveningofmusicincludingclassicjazzandAmericanaaswellassomeholidayfavorites.See page 23 for more information.

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Philippe Entremont, conductorSebastian Knauer, piano

Saturday, January 29 at 8 p.m.TheDeutscheStaatsphilharmonie,ortheGermanStatePhilharmonic,regularlyperforms90concertseachseasoninGermanyandabroad.UnderthedirectionofrenownedconductorandpianosoloistPhilippeEntremont,thisimposingorchestrabringsitsfirstnationaltouroftheU.S.totheCenter.“Ajoyouswhirlwindofsoundthatultimatelylaunchedthemusicblazingintotheether.”(The Washington Post)See page 24 for more

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Boguslaw Dawidow, conductorJacek Kortus, piano

Saturday, February 12 at 8 p.m.InitsfirstAmericantour,thisimpressiveorchestradebutsattheCenterinasublimeeveningofsymphonicmusic.TheprogramfeaturesMozart’sOverturetoDie Zauberflöte(TheMagicFlute)andBeethoven’spowerfulSymphonyNo.3,“Eroica.”youngvirtuosoJacekKortusjoinstheorchestraforPianoConcertoinAminor,Op.17bycelebratedPolishcomposerI.J.Paderewski.See page 25 for more

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Arabella Steinbacher, violin

Saturday, april 23 at 8 p.m.ThisGrammyAward-winningchamberorchestrainvigoratesaudiencesaroundtheworldwithitssuperiorartistry,energy,anddiverserepertoire.GermanviolinvirtuosoArabellaSteinbacherjoinsthisworld-classensembletoperformaprogramthatincludesStrauss’SerenadeinE-flatMajor,Op.7;Hartmann’sConcerto Funèbre;Schubert’sRondoforViolinandStrings,D.438;andHaydn’s

“London”Symphony(No.104).See page 27 for more information.

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BotanicaSaturday, October 2 at 8 p.m.Renownedforworksofdelightfulinventiveness,physicalbeauty,andstunningcostumesandprops,MOMIXpresentsanewcreation,thegreen-themedBotanica.Flowersbloom,gotoseed,anddie;vegetable,animal,andmineral—allinhumanform—combineandmetamorphose.Anherbalremedyforwhateverailsyou!See page 20 for more information.

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Friday, November 5 at 8 p.m.LarLubovitch,hailedas“oneofthetenbestchoreographersintheworld”by The New York Times,createsdancesthatarerenownedfortheirmusicality,rhapsodicstyle,andsophisticatedformalstructures.Inthislong-awaitedappearance,thecompanyperformsexcitingrecentworksaswellasclassicpiecesfromLubovitch’srepertory.See page 21 for

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3 MArk MorriS dAnCe GrouPFriday, February 4 at 8 p.m.MarkMorrishashadaprofoundimpactonthedanceworldwithhisabilitytocombinebeautifulmusic,gracefulmovement,anddeliciouswit.Asalways,thecompanyperformstolivemusicincludingclassicpiecesfromitsrepertoryaswellasinspiringnewworks.See page 24 for more information.

4 TAnGo BuenoS AireSSaturday, March 5 at 8 p.m.

“Swirling,fast-pacedtapestriesofmovement,lacedwithproudposturesandsensualcouplings,”saidThe Washington Postofthiscelebratedcompany,knownasArgentina’smostauthenticanduncompromisingrepresentativeoftheTango.TangoBuenosAiresneverfailstoenraptureaudienceswithtangoperformedwithdazzlingintricacy,dramaticflourish,anddeepemotionandpassion.See page 26 for more information.

5 PArSonS dAnCe With east village opera Company

Remember Me

Friday, april 8 at 8 p.m.ParsonsDanceteamsupwiththeEastVillageOperaCompanytopresentitsacclaimeddanceopera,Remember Me,adynamicandoriginalperformanceexperience.Thismodernballettellsacompellingtaleofjealousyandrivalry,andfeatureselectrifyingchoreographybyDavidParsons,cuttingedgemusicfromthisGrammy-nominatedrockoperaensemble,stunningcostumes,anddramaticlightingandmultimediaspecialeffects.See page 26 for more

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Romeo and Juliet

Saturday, april 9 at 8 p.m.ThisspectacularcompanybringsthegreatestlovestoryofalltimetothestageinthegrandtraditionofRussianballet.Theballetisperformedwiththeawe-inspiringartistryoftheseRussiandancersandenhancedwiththeresplendentcostumesandsets.See page 27 for more information.

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Saturday, april 30 at 8 p.m.Thisastonishingnine-membercompanyisknownforchallengingtheboundariesofcontemporarydanceunderlegendaryartisticdirector,TrishaBrown.Incelebrationof40yearsofpresentingdancethatisinventive,intellectualandalwayscuttingedge,theTrishaBrownDanceCompanyperformsanintimateeveningofextraordinaryandingeniousdance.See page 27 for more

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BotanicaSaturday, October 2 at 8 p.m.Renownedforworksofdelightfulinventiveness,physicalbeauty,andstunningcostumesandprops,MOMIXpresentsanewcreation,thegreen-themedBotanica.Flowersbloom,gotoseed,anddie;vegetable,animal,andmineral—allinhumanform—combineandmetamorphose.Anherbalremedyforwhateverailsyou!See page 20 for more information.

2 lAr luBoviTCh dAnCe CoMPAny

Friday, November 5 at 8 p.m.LarLubovitch,hailedas“oneofthetenbestchoreographersintheworld”by The New York Times,createsdancesthatarerenownedfortheirmusicality,rhapsodicstyle,andsophisticatedformalstructures.Inthislong-awaitedappearance,thecompanyperformsexcitingrecentworksaswellasclassicpiecesfromLubovitch’srepertory.See page 21 for

more information.

3 MArk MorriS dAnCe GrouPFriday, February 4 at 8 p.m.MarkMorrishashadaprofoundimpactonthedanceworldwithhisabilitytocombinebeautifulmusic,gracefulmovement,anddeliciouswit.Asalways,thecompanyperformstolivemusicincludingclassicpiecesfromitsrepertoryaswellasinspiringnewworks.See page 24 for more information.

4 TAnGo BuenoS AireSSaturday, March 5 at 8 p.m.

“Swirling,fast-pacedtapestriesofmovement,lacedwithproudposturesandsensualcouplings,”saidThe Washington Postofthiscelebratedcompany,knownasArgentina’smostauthenticanduncompromisingrepresentativeoftheTango.TangoBuenosAiresneverfailstoenraptureaudienceswithtangoperformedwithdazzlingintricacy,dramaticflourish,anddeepemotionandpassion.See page 26 for more information.

5 PArSonS dAnCe With east village opera Company

Remember Me

Friday, april 8 at 8 p.m.ParsonsDanceteamsupwiththeEastVillageOperaCompanytopresentitsacclaimeddanceopera,Remember Me,adynamicandoriginalperformanceexperience.Thismodernballettellsacompellingtaleofjealousyandrivalry,andfeatureselectrifyingchoreographybyDavidParsons,cuttingedgemusicfromthisGrammy-nominatedrockoperaensemble,stunningcostumes,anddramaticlightingandmultimediaspecialeffects.See page 26 for more

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Romeo and Juliet

Saturday, april 9 at 8 p.m.ThisspectacularcompanybringsthegreatestlovestoryofalltimetothestageinthegrandtraditionofRussianballet.Theballetisperformedwiththeawe-inspiringartistryoftheseRussiandancersandenhancedwiththeresplendentcostumesandsets.See page 27 for more information.

7 TriShA BroWn dAnCe CoMPAny

Saturday, april 30 at 8 p.m.Thisastonishingnine-membercompanyisknownforchallengingtheboundariesofcontemporarydanceunderlegendaryartisticdirector,TrishaBrown.Incelebrationof40yearsofpresentingdancethatisinventive,intellectualandalwayscuttingedge,theTrishaBrownDanceCompanyperformsanintimateeveningofextraordinaryandingeniousdance.See page 27 for more

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BollyWoodFriday, October 22 at 8 p.m.Called“themostexhilaratingmusicalseenthisyear,”byBritain’sManchester Evening News,thisshowisanonstopwhirlofcolor,music,anddance.ThisinspiringmusicalisfilledwithanexhilaratingfusionofWesternandIndiandance,scoresofglitterycostumesandjewelry,andnon-stop,high-octanemusic.Don’tmissthisdazzlingspectacle.See page 21

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2 BuikASaturday, October 30 at 8 p.m.Hailedasthe“flamencoqueen”bytheNew York Post,thissensualsongstressisknownforhersmokyandcaptivatingvoice,andheruniqueblendofjazz,blues,andsoulwithgypsyrumbaandAfro-Cubanmusic—and,ofcourse,flamenco.Buikaishailedas“Luminous…magnificent…superb!”(The New York Times)See page 21 for more information.

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3 BAyAnihAn PhiliPPine nATionAl dAnCe CoMPAny

Sunday, November 14 at 4 p.m.Filledwithradiantvisualbeauty,intensepassion,andauthentictraditionaldance,thisperformanceisamagicalexperienceforthewholefamilytoenjoy!AstheofficialcompanyofthePhilippines,theensembleperformsspectacularfolkdancesthatembodythecountry’sdiverseindigenousChinese,Spanish,andIslamiccultures.See page 22 for more

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4 Perú neGroWith eva ayllónFestejo

Saturday, January 22 at 8 p.m.FormedtocelebratePeru’sAfricanculturalheritage,PerúNegrofillsthestagewithfestiveandcelebratorydancesinterwovenwithvibrantlivemusicthatrecreatestheirfolkloricancestry.TheseelectrifyingAfro-PeruvianartiststeamupwithsultrysongstressEvaAyllón,whoiscelebratedas“oneofthegreatfiguresoftoday’sLatinmusic.”(NPR Music)See page 24 for more information.

5 TAnGo BuenoS AireSSunday, March 6 at 4 p.m.“Swirling,fast-pacedtapestriesofmovement,lacedwithproudposturesandsensualcouplings,”saidThe Washington Post ofthiscelebratedcompany,knownasArgentina’smostauthenticanduncompromisingrepresentativeofthetango.TangoBuenosAiresneverfailstoenraptureaudienceswithdiversestylesoftangoperformedwithdazzlingintricacy,dramaticflourish,anddeepemotionandpassion.See page 26 for more

information.

6 dAnúFriday, March 18 at 8 p.m.Formorethanadecade,Danúhasperformedtoenthusiasticaudiencesaroundtheglobewithitsuseoftraditionalinstrumentsaccompaniedbyexquisitevocals.CelebrateSt.Patrick’sDaywiththe“fiercefiddlereels”and“pensiveballads”(The New York Times)ofDanú!See page 26 for more

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BollyWoodFriday, October 22 at 8 p.m.Called“themostexhilaratingmusicalseenthisyear,”byBritain’sManchester Evening News,thisshowisanonstopwhirlofcolor,music,anddance.ThisinspiringmusicalisfilledwithanexhilaratingfusionofWesternandIndiandance,scoresofglitterycostumesandjewelry,andnon-stop,high-octanemusic.Don’tmissthisdazzlingspectacle.See page 21

for more information.

2 BuikASaturday, October 30 at 8 p.m.Hailedasthe“flamencoqueen”bytheNew York Post,thissensualsongstressisknownforhersmokyandcaptivatingvoice,andheruniqueblendofjazz,blues,andsoulwithgypsyrumbaandAfro-Cubanmusic—and,ofcourse,flamenco.Buikaishailedas“Luminous…magnificent…superb!”(The New York Times)See page 21 for more information.


3 BAyAnihAn PhiliPPine nATionAl dAnCe CoMPAny

Sunday, November 14 at 4 p.m.Filledwithradiantvisualbeauty,intensepassion,andauthentictraditionaldance,thisperformanceisamagicalexperienceforthewholefamilytoenjoy!AstheofficialcompanyofthePhilippines,theensembleperformsspectacularfolkdancesthatembodythecountry’sdiverseindigenousChinese,Spanish,andIslamiccultures.See page 22 for more

information.

4 Perú neGroWith eva ayllónFestejo

Saturday, January 22 at 8 p.m.FormedtocelebratePeru’sAfricanculturalheritage,PerúNegrofillsthestagewithfestiveandcelebratorydancesinterwovenwithvibrantlivemusicthatrecreatestheirfolkloricancestry.TheseelectrifyingAfro-PeruvianartiststeamupwithsultrysongstressEvaAyllón,whoiscelebratedas“oneofthegreatfiguresoftoday’sLatinmusic.”(NPR Music)See page 24 for more information.

5 TAnGo BuenoS AireSSunday, March 6 at 4 p.m.“Swirling,fast-pacedtapestriesofmovement,lacedwithproudposturesandsensualcouplings,”saidThe Washington Post ofthiscelebratedcompany,knownasArgentina’smostauthenticanduncompromisingrepresentativeofthetango.TangoBuenosAiresneverfailstoenraptureaudienceswithdiversestylesoftangoperformedwithdazzlingintricacy,dramaticflourish,anddeepemotionandpassion.See page 26 for more

information.

6 dAnúFriday, March 18 at 8 p.m.Formorethanadecade,Danúhasperformedtoenthusiasticaudiencesaroundtheglobewithitsuseoftraditionalinstrumentsaccompaniedbyexquisitevocals.CelebrateSt.Patrick’sDaywiththe“fiercefiddlereels”and“pensiveballads”(The New York Times)ofDanú!See page 26 for more

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Anthony Maiello, conductor

Saturday, October 9 at 8 p.m.TheAmericanFestivalPopsOrchestrareturnstotheCenterthisfalltoperformadelightfulprogramofpopularAmericanmusicfromtelevision,movies,andBroadwaywithwell-knownpiecesbycomposersJohnWilliams,GeorgeGershwin,DukeEllington,MarvinHamlisch,andmore.See page 20 for

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2 dAiley & vinCenTFriday, November 12 at 8 p.m.

“Themostcelebratednewbluegrassactofthelastfewyears,”ravesThe New York Times.Thesetwobluegrassveteranshaveamassed10InternationalBluegrassMusicAwardsandalargefollowingofadoringfansforgoodreason:theirvocalarrangementsareimpeccable,theirperformancesflawless,andtheirtwo-partharmoniesbreathtaking.See page 22 for more

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3 neW orleAnS niGhTSwith Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton, and the Joe Krown Trio

Sunday, November 21 at 7 p.m.Intributetothegrandepicenterofjazz,NewOrleansNightsbringstogetherthreemusicallegends:AllenToussaint,NicholasPaytonandtheJoeKrownTrio.Don’tmissthisincredibleeveningofswingin’jazzmusiccelebratingtherichmusicaltraditionsofAmerica’sfavoritesoutherncity!See page 22 for

more information.

4 hoT TunA BlueSSaturday, February 19 at 8 p.m.HotTunafoundingmembersandRockandRollHallofFameinducteesJormaKaukonenandJackCasadyjoinforceswithbluesiconCharlieMusselwhiteandGrammywinningbluegrassguitaristJohnLauderdaleforacelebrationofblues,jazz,bluegrass,andfolk.See page 25 for more information.

5 druMline liveSunday, February 27 at 7 p.m.Thisvibrantandenergeticphenomenonbringsshow-stylemarchingbandsfromthefootballfieldtothestage.FeaturingcontemporaryhiphopandR&Bhits,classicMotowntunesandmore,theheartoftheshowremainsthetalentedpercussionistswhosespectacularshowdownastoundswithitsprecisionandforce.“Explosivepercussion,resoundingbrass,anddazzlingchoreography,”declaresThe Morning Call.See page

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Friday, March 12 at 8 p.m.ThissuperbgroupofoutstandingmusiciansfromWashington,D.C.isknownforitsstunninginterpretationsofclassicsbyjazzmasterssuchasDukeEllington,CountBasie,andLouisArmstrong.TheMetropolitanJazzOrchestrareturnstotheCentertobringthehousedownandtheaudiencetoitsfeet.See page 26 for more information.


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1 AQuilA TheATreA Midsummer Night’s Dream

Friday, November 19 at 8 p.m.Shakespeare’smosttimelessandbelovedcomedy,A Midsummer Night’s Dream,examinestheuniversalthemeofloveanditsattendantcomplications:passion,lust,frustration,depression,confusion,and,ofcourse,marriage.Aquilaweavesaweboftheenchantedforest,theinjusticeoftheAtheniancourt,andthepoliticalstrifeoftheFairyKingdom.“Timelyandpleasing…this‘Dream’soothestheeyeandticklesthefunnybone.”(The New York Times)See page 22 for more information.

Save 20%. Seeallfiveplaysforonly$141,$109,$71.

2 l.A. TheATre WorkSThe Real Dr. Strangelove

Friday, January 28 at 8 p.m.Ifyouhavetheknowledge,areyouobligatedtouseit?America’spremierradiotheatercompanybringsPeterGoodchild’sgrippingdocu-dramatothestagetoexplorethiscriticalquestion.IttellsofthefracturedrelationshipbetweenthescientistsTellerandOppenheimer,andoutlinesthedramaticeventsthatsetAmericaonthepathtobecominganuclearsuperpower—andtheresultingconsequences.See page 24 for more

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3 AQuilA TheATreSix Characters in Search of an Author

Friday, February 11 at 8 p.m.Thissurrealistictragicomedydarestoaskfundamentalquestionsabouttheverynatureofartandentertainment,blurringthelinebetweenrealityandartifice.TheplayopenswithactorsinrehearsalforaPirandelloplaywhensixnamelesscharactersunexpectedlyappearinsearchofanauthor,explainingthatthewriterfailedtofinishtheirstory.Thisremarkableworkisincrediblyrelevant,poignant,andfunny.See page 24 for more information.

4 The ACTinG CoMPAnyThe Comedy of Errors

Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m.Thisaward-winningrepertoryensemblepresentsShakespeare’swittyfarceabouttwosetsofidenticaltwinsaccidentallyseparatedatbirth.Oneofthebard’searliestplays,The Comedy of Errorsinvolvesaseriesofwildmishapsbasedonmistakenidentitiesleadingtowrongfulattacks,anear-seduction,anarrest,andhilariousschemes.See page 25 for more

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Live Wire

Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m.

Live Wirerecreatesthedistinctivelook,excitingsound,andnostalgicfeeloftheclassicradiodaysofthe1930s,presentingaselectionofauthenticGreatDepression-erashows.ThetalentedcastofactorsandmusiciansfromTheateroftheFirstAmendmentspansarangeofstylesfrom“LivingNewspaper”tomysterytomusicaleinthisenthrallingcollectionofradioplays.See page 27 for more information.

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1 AQuilA TheATreA Midsummer Night’s Dream

Friday, November 19 at 8 p.m.Shakespeare’smosttimelessandbelovedcomedy,A Midsummer Night’s Dream,examinestheuniversalthemeofloveanditsattendantcomplications:passion,lust,frustration,depression,confusion,and,ofcourse,marriage.Aquilaweavesaweboftheenchantedforest,theinjusticeoftheAtheniancourt,andthepoliticalstrifeoftheFairyKingdom.“Timelyandpleasing…this‘Dream’soothestheeyeandticklesthefunnybone.”(The New York Times)See page 22 for more information.

Save 20%. Seeallfiveplaysforonly$141,$109,$71.

2 l.A. TheATre WorkSThe Real Dr. Strangelove

Friday, January 28 at 8 p.m.Ifyouhavetheknowledge,areyouobligatedtouseit?America’spremierradiotheatercompanybringsPeterGoodchild’sgrippingdocu-dramatothestagetoexplorethiscriticalquestion.IttellsofthefracturedrelationshipbetweenthescientistsTellerandOppenheimer,andoutlinesthedramaticeventsthatsetAmericaonthepathtobecominganuclearsuperpower—andtheresultingconsequences.See page 24 for more

information.

3 AQuilA TheATreSix Characters in Search of an Author

Friday, February 11 at 8 p.m.Thissurrealistictragicomedydarestoaskfundamentalquestionsabouttheverynatureofartandentertainment,blurringthelinebetweenrealityandartifice.TheplayopenswithactorsinrehearsalforaPirandelloplaywhensixnamelesscharactersunexpectedlyappearinsearchofanauthor,explainingthatthewriterfailedtofinishtheirstory.Thisremarkableworkisincrediblyrelevant,poignant,andfunny.See page 24 for more information.

4 The ACTinG CoMPAnyThe Comedy of Errors

Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m.Thisaward-winningrepertoryensemblepresentsShakespeare’swittyfarceabouttwosetsofidenticaltwinsaccidentallyseparatedatbirth.Oneofthebard’searliestplays,The Comedy of Errorsinvolvesaseriesofwildmishapsbasedonmistakenidentitiesleadingtowrongfulattacks,anear-seduction,anarrest,andhilariousschemes.See page 25 for more

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Live Wire

Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m.

Live Wirerecreatesthedistinctivelook,excitingsound,andnostalgicfeeloftheclassicradiodaysofthe1930s,presentingaselectionofauthenticGreatDepression-erashows.ThetalentedcastofactorsandmusiciansfromTheateroftheFirstAmendmentspansarangeofstylesfrom“LivingNewspaper”tomysterytomusicaleinthisenthrallingcollectionofradioplays.See page 27 for more information.

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Sunday, October 17 at 2 p.m.VirginiaOpera’sseasonopenswithVerdi’sdarkmasterpieceoflove,loss,betrayal,andvengeance.BasedontheVictorHugonovel,thisistheheartrendingtaleofthedoomedjesterRigoletto,hisnaivedaughter,andthelasciviousduke.Aftermockingthenoblemenwhosewivesanddaughtershavebeentheobjectoftheduke’saffections,theclownisthreatenedwithrevenge.Meanwhile,hissecretdaughterhasfalleninlovewiththelecherousduke,whomshehasmistakenforastudent.Tragedystrikeswhentheyoungmaidenbecomesahopelesspawnasherfatherandherloverconspiretodestroyeachother.TheboldcharacterizationsandmagnificentmusicmakethisamongVerdi’smostbelovedoperas.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.See page 20 for more information.

The vAlkyrieFriday, February 18 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 20 at 2 p.m.TheVirginiaOperabringsWagner’sepicmasterpiecetotheCenterfortheArts.Thecornerstoneofthemajestic“RingCycle,”The Valkyrieisthesecondpartofthismagnificenttetralogy,andhasachievedimmensepopularityasanindependentwork.InthismagnumopusbasedonNorseandTeutonicmyths,apowerfulgodistornbetweenconflictingloyaltiesamonghismortalanddivinechildreninhisdesiretopossessamagicalringthatwillmakehimomnipotent.Wagner’sbrilliantscoreincludes“RideoftheValkyries,”oneofthemostfamousandexhilaratingpieceintheoperaticliterature,andthebreathtakingfinaleleavesaudiencesspeechless.SunginGermanwithEnglishsupertitles.See page 25 for more information.

CoSÌ FAn TuTTeFriday, December 3 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m.TheVirginiaOperaaskstheage-oldquestion—“areallwomenalike?”—whenitbringsMozart’sbelovedoperabuffaCosì fan tuttetothestagethisfall.FirstperformedinViennain1790,thishilariousoperatellsthestoryoftwosistersinNapleswhosesoldierfiancésmakeabetwithacynicaloldbachelortotestthewomen’sloveandfidelity.Pretendingtogoofftowar,theyinsteaddisguisethemselvesandattempttoseducethesisters.Willthewomenremainfaithfultotheirbetrothedorgiveintothetemptationsofthesecharmingstrangers?Filledwithuproariouscomedy,romanticdrama,andthesublimevoicesoftheVirginiaOpera,thisdeliciouslywrytaletakesanironiclookatthefoiblesoflove.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.See page 22 for more

information.

MAdAMA BuTTerFlyFriday, april 1 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, april 3 at 2 p.m.TheVirginiaOperaconcludesitsseasonwithastunningproductionofPuccini’sheartbreakingMadamaButterfly.ThisbelovedmasterpiecetransportsaudiencestotheJapanesecityofNagasakiattheturnofthe20thcentury.CulturescollideandtragedyensueswhenaflippantAmericanofficertakesayounggeishaashisbrideandthenleavesherwhenhereturnshometotheU.S.Afteranxiouslyawaitinghisreturnforyears,thelovesickgirlisdistraughttolearnthatherhusbandhasremarried.Thispoignanttaleoflove,betrayal,andsacrificehasbecomeonethemostbelovedworksinallofoperaticliterature.Thiscaptivatingoperatouchestheheartwithitsdeephumantragedy,powerfulmusic,andtheextraordinaryvoicesoftheVirginiaOpera.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.See page 26 for more information


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Sunday, October 17 at 2 p.m.VirginiaOpera’sseasonopenswithVerdi’sdarkmasterpieceoflove,loss,betrayal,andvengeance.BasedontheVictorHugonovel,thisistheheartrendingtaleofthedoomedjesterRigoletto,hisnaivedaughter,andthelasciviousduke.Aftermockingthenoblemenwhosewivesanddaughtershavebeentheobjectoftheduke’saffections,theclownisthreatenedwithrevenge.Meanwhile,hissecretdaughterhasfalleninlovewiththelecherousduke,whomshehasmistakenforastudent.Tragedystrikeswhentheyoungmaidenbecomesahopelesspawnasherfatherandherloverconspiretodestroyeachother.TheboldcharacterizationsandmagnificentmusicmakethisamongVerdi’smostbelovedoperas.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.See page 20 for more information.

The vAlkyrieFriday, February 18 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 20 at 2 p.m.TheVirginiaOperabringsWagner’sepicmasterpiecetotheCenterfortheArts.Thecornerstoneofthemajestic“RingCycle,”The Valkyrieisthesecondpartofthismagnificenttetralogy,andhasachievedimmensepopularityasanindependentwork.InthismagnumopusbasedonNorseandTeutonicmyths,apowerfulgodistornbetweenconflictingloyaltiesamonghismortalanddivinechildreninhisdesiretopossessamagicalringthatwillmakehimomnipotent.Wagner’sbrilliantscoreincludes“RideoftheValkyries,”oneofthemostfamousandexhilaratingpieceintheoperaticliterature,andthebreathtakingfinaleleavesaudiencesspeechless.SunginGermanwithEnglishsupertitles.See page 25 for more information.

CoSÌ FAn TuTTeFriday, December 3 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m.TheVirginiaOperaaskstheage-oldquestion—“areallwomenalike?”—whenitbringsMozart’sbelovedoperabuffaCosì fan tuttetothestagethisfall.FirstperformedinViennain1790,thishilariousoperatellsthestoryoftwosistersinNapleswhosesoldierfiancésmakeabetwithacynicaloldbachelortotestthewomen’sloveandfidelity.Pretendingtogoofftowar,theyinsteaddisguisethemselvesandattempttoseducethesisters.Willthewomenremainfaithfultotheirbetrothedorgiveintothetemptationsofthesecharmingstrangers?Filledwithuproariouscomedy,romanticdrama,andthesublimevoicesoftheVirginiaOpera,thisdeliciouslywrytaletakesanironiclookatthefoiblesoflove.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.See page 22 for more

information.

MAdAMA BuTTerFlyFriday, april 1 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, april 3 at 2 p.m.TheVirginiaOperaconcludesitsseasonwithastunningproductionofPuccini’sheartbreakingMadamaButterfly.ThisbelovedmasterpiecetransportsaudiencestotheJapanesecityofNagasakiattheturnofthe20thcentury.CulturescollideandtragedyensueswhenaflippantAmericanofficertakesayounggeishaashisbrideandthenleavesherwhenhereturnshometotheU.S.Afteranxiouslyawaitinghisreturnforyears,thelovesickgirlisdistraughttolearnthatherhusbandhasremarried.Thispoignanttaleoflove,betrayal,andsacrificehasbecomeonethemostbelovedworksinallofoperaticliterature.Thiscaptivatingoperatouchestheheartwithitsdeephumantragedy,powerfulmusic,andtheextraordinaryvoicesoftheVirginiaOpera.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.See page 26 for more information


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Three GreAT “Bs”—BACh, BeeThoven, And BArBerSunday, September 19 at 7 p.m.Inthefirstoffourconcerts,Mr.Siegelinvestigatesthelivesandworksofthreeofthemostprolificcomposersofalltime.TheprogramincludesBach’sChromaticFantasyandFugue,Beethoven’sbeloved“Appassionata”Sonata,Op.57inFMinor,andseveralworksbySamuelBarber,whose100thbirthdaywecelebratethisseason.See page 20 for more information.

The FAnTASTiC FAnTASy World oF roBerT SChuMAnnSunday, November 7 at 7 p.m.Thisprogramcelebratesthe200thbirthdayofRobertSchumannbyexploringsomeofhismusicinspiredbyloveincludinghisFantasies,Op.12,aswellashisstupendousSymphonicEtudes,Op.13or“variationsonathemeofafalsefather-in-law!”See page 21 for more information.

norThern liGhTSSunday, March 13 at 7 p.m.InthethirdKeyboardConversationsperformanceoftheseason,Mr.SiegeltakestheaudienceonajourneytoNorthernEuropetoexperienceasmorgasbordofshort,atmosphericmoodpicturesinsoundbytheNorwegianEdvardGrieg,theFinnishJeanSibelius,theDanishCarlNielsen,andtheGermanJohannesBrahms.See page 26 for more information.

PAriS 1911—A FeSTive MuSiCAl yeAr!Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m.JeffreySiegelconcludeshisseasonofKeyboardConversationswithadelightfullookatsomeoftheengagingandenduringmusicthatflourishedinParisin1911.TheprogramincludesRavel’stouchingValses Nobles et Sentimentale,thePreludesofDebussyandFauré,andPetrouchka,Stravinsky’sbeautifulRussianballetaboutapuppetthatcomestolife.See page 27 for

more information.

Keyboard conversations concerts are always a joy for the piano aficionado and novice alike. each concert features a full program of piano masterpieces performed by mr. siegel, interspersed with his enlightening commentary about the composers and their work. every performance is sure to be a delight, infused with siegel’s charm and engaging wit, and each concludes with an open question and answer session, in which the artist encourages all questions!

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Brooklyn riderSaturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage21.

BBC ConCerT orCheSTrAKeith Lockhart, conductorIlya Yakushev, pianoSaturday, November 6 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage21.

dAiley & vinCenTFriday, November 12 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage22.

neW orleAnS niGhTSwith Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton, and the Joe Krown TrioSunday, November 21 at 7 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage22.

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TurTle iSlAnd QuArTeTwith Cyrus Chestnut and Mike MarshallSaturday, December 4 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage23.

deuTSChe STAATSPhilhArMoniePhilippe Entremont, conductorSebastian Knauer, pianoSaturday, January 29 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage24.

oPole, PhilhArMoniC oF PolAndBoguslaw Dawidow, conductorJacek Kortus, pianoSaturday, February 12 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage25.

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MeTroPoliTAn JAzz orCheSTrAFriday, March 12 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage26.

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PArSonS dAnCewith east village Opera CompanyRemember MeFriday, april 8 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage26.

ruSSiAn nATionAl BAlleT TheATreRomeo and JulietSaturday, april 9 at 8 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage27.

ruSSiAn nATionAl BAlleT TheATreSwan LakeSunday, april 10 at 4 p.m.Eventdescriptiononpage27.

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Saturday, November 27 at 8 p.m.“NoonedoesabetterchoralChristmasthanthevirtuosomalevoicesofChanticleer.”(New Yorker)ThesetwelvesingershavebeenahallmarkoftheChristmasseasonformorethan30yearsandtheirmagnificentandelegantholidayconcertisacherishedtraditionattheCenterfortheArts.Thisseason,Chanticleerperformsanenchantingprogramthatfeaturestreasuredtraditionalcarols,reveredsacredworks,anddelightfulholidayfavorites.See page 22 for more details.

The WAverly ConSorTThe Christmas Story

Friday, December 10 at 8 p.m.Inthisextraordinarycompany,talentedsingersjoininstrumentalistsplayingreproductionsofmedievalinstrumentstocreateaperformancethatrecountstheeventsoftheBiblicalChristmasstoryinanupliftingandmovingcelebrationofritualdramaandsong.TheWaverlyConsortinvokesthespiritandpageantryofmedievalchurchdramainthisuniqueholidaycelebration.See page 23 for more information.

SynerGy BrASS QuinTeTChristmas in Brass

Saturday, December 11 at 8 p.m.Acclaimedfortheirtechnicalskill,marvelousshowmanship,anddiverseprogramming,theSynergyBrassQuintethasemergedasoneofthecountry’smostexcitingnewensembles.ThequintetpresentsaspiritedholidayprogramthatfeatureslushbrassarrangementsofclassicalworksamidabroadselectionofChristmascarols,allpresentedinajoyfulcelebration.“Unadulteratedexuberanceandarockstarapproachofperforming.”(U.S.1)See page 23 for more information.

leAhy Leahy Family Christmas

Friday, December 17 at 8 p.m.WhenthischarmingCanadianoctetofsiblingslastperformedattheCenter,theypackedthehouseandbroughttheaudiencetoitsfeet.Leahyperformsthisholidayseasonwithanenergeticprogramthatdemonstratesitsmusicalprowessandferociousdancing,mixingCelticmelodieswithtraditionalChristmascarols.“Atruefamilyaffair!”(Calgary Herald)See page 23 for more information.

viennA BoyS ChoirChristmas in ViennaSaturday, December 18 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 19 at 4 p.m.Formorethanfivecenturies,theViennaBoysChoirhasbeensynonymouswithchoralmusic,delightingtheworldwithitsdistinctivecharmandacrowd-pleasingrepertoireofAustrianfolksongsandwaltzes,classicalmasterpieces,popsongs,andholidayfavorites.“TheirsarethevoicesofChristmas,aspureasangels,asclearasthewinterlight.”(Charles Passy, Ovation)See page 23 for more information.

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keyBoArd ConverSATionS® WiTh JeFFrey SieGelThree Great “Bs”—Bach, Beethoven, and BarberSunday, September 19 at 7 p.m.RenownedpianistJeffreySiegelreturns,celebratingthe18thseasonofhispopular

“concertswithcommentary”seriesattheCenterfortheArts.Inthisfirstofhisfourconcerts,Mr.Siegelinvestigatesthelivesandworksofthreeofthemostprolificcomposersofalltime.IncludedintheprogramareBach’stoweringChromatic Fantasy and Fugue,Beethoven’svolcanicandnoble“Appassionata”Sonata,Op.57inFMinorandincelebrationofhis100thbirthday,severalworksbythegreatAmericancomposerSamuelBarber.$38,$30,$19 ff KC

Joel GreySaturday, September 25 at 8 p.m.Hailedas“Thequintessentialsong-and-danceman,”byThe Washington Post,JoelGreyhasspentmorethan50yearsstarringonBroadway,television,andfilm.Bestknownforhisscene-stealingroleasthedemonicemceeintheBroadwayandfilmversionsofCabaret,thischarismaticentertainerisoneofonlyeightactorstowinbothaTonyandanOscarforthesamerole.RecentstagecreditsincludetheWizardinWicked,RoxieHart’smilquetoasthusbandintherevivalofChicago,andhestarredintheleadroleinGeorge M!, Goodtime Charlie,andThe Grand Tour,winningaTonyAwardforBestActorineachrole.RecenttelevisionappearancesincluderolesonGrey’s Anatomy, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, andHouse.Forthisperformance,Greyjoinsatwenty-pieceorchestratotaketheaudienceonavirtualtourofhiscareer—singing,dancing,andstorytelling—performingsongsbyKander&Ebb,RodgersandHart,BillyJoelandmore.$60,$52,$30

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AMeriCAn FeSTivAl PoPS orCheSTrAAnthony Maiello, conductorSaturday, October 9 at 8 p.m.Lastseason,thisremarkableneworchestramadeitsdebutattheCenterwhereitwasreceivedwithunbridledenthusiasm.Thisfall,AmericanFestivalPopsOrchestrareturnstotheCenter,whereitmakesitshome,toperformadelightfulprogramofpopularAmericanmusicfromtelevision,movies,andBroadwaywithwell-knownpiecesbycomposersJohnWilliams,GeorgeGershwin,DukeEllington,MarvinHamlisch,andmore.Founderandartisticdirector,AnthonyMaiello,whoisalsoDirectorofInstrumentalStudiesatMason,hasbroughttogetherthisfantasticorchestraof60talentedmusiciansfromtheD.C.area.Togetherthisextraordinaryensembleperformssomeofthemostmemorableandtreasuredmusicofthe20thcentury!$46,$38,$23 ff AE AM

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Brooklyn riderSaturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.Thismulti-facetedstringquartetperformsmusicinfreshnewwayswithitsbroadandinclusiverepertoire.Veteransofyo-yoMa’sSilkRoadProject,thetalented,innovative,youngmusiciansknownasBrooklynRiderhavegarneredtheattentionofcriticsandaudiencesalikewiththeirbrilliantexplorationofclassicworksbyBeethoven,Bach,andHaydn,whilealsoincludingthemusicofmorecontemporarycomposerslikePhilipGlass,DerekBermel,andOsvaldoGolijov.Bringingtheirmusictonewaudiencesandvenuesisanessentialpartoftheircreativemission,whichhasfoundthemperforminginvenuesasvariedasJoe’sPubinNewyorkCityandtheSanFranciscoJazzFestival.TheNew Yorkersays,“fewyoungartistsaresoversatile.”$40,$32,$20MM AM

BuikASaturday, October 30 at 8 p.m.Hailedasthe“flamencoqueen”bytheNew York Post,thissensualsongstresshasgonefromstrugglingartisttotrailblazingforceincontemporarySpanishmusicinjustafewshortyears.ThedaughterofAfricanpoliticalrefugeesfromEquatorialGuinea,BuikamayhavegrownuppoorinagypsyneighborhoodonMallorca,butherchildhoodwasrichwithsong.“Likemeals,musicwasapartofourdailylife,”shesays.Knownforhersmokyandcaptivatingvoice,andheruniqueblendofjazz,blues,andsoulwithgypsyrumbaandAfro-Cubanmusic—and,ofcourse,flamenco—Buikaisamasterofcoplas,ortorchsongs.“Luminous…magnificent…superb!”ravesThe New York Times.$42,$34,$21 GV

BBC ConCerT orCheSTrAKeith Lockhart, conductorIlya Yakushev, pianoSaturday, November 6 at 8 p.m.Knownforitsversatilityandflexibility,BBCConcertOrchestraisoneoftheworld’smostrespectedorchestras.The56membersofthisextraordinaryensemble,whohavebeendescribedasseriousmusicianswithasenseofhumor,allsharewide-rangingtastesandenjoycrossingmusicalboundaries.Withanenviablereputationinthefieldsofclassical,opera,andballetmusic,theorchestraboastsanexpansiverepertoirethatencompassesclassicandcontemporaryworksaswellaslighterclassicalfare.BostonPopsconductorKeithLockhartdirectstheorchestrainaprogramofimpressiveRussianworksincludingBalakirev’sOvertureonThreeRussianFolkSongs,Prokofiev’s“Classical”SymphonyNo.1,Op.25,Stravinsky’sThe Firebird Suite(1919version),andRachmaninoff’sPianoConcertoNo.2,Op.18.$60,$52,$30MM AM

keyBoArd ConverSATionS® WiTh JeFFrey SieGelThe Fantastic Fantasy World of Robert SchumannSunday, November 7 at 7 p.m.DescribedbytheChicago Tribuneas“theLeonardBernsteinofthepiano,”thisremarkablepianistisknownfordelightingaudienceswithhistalent,wit,andenlighteningcommentaryonsomeofthemostbelovedmusicintheclassicalrepertoire.Inthisprogram,Mr.Siegelcelebratesthe200thbirthdayofRobertSchumannbyexploringsomeofthemostromanticmusicevercomposed.LoveinspiredSchumann’sFantasies,Op.12aswellashisstupendousSymphonicEtudes,Op.13or

“variationsonathemeofafalsefather-in-law!”$38,$30,$19 ff KC

virGiniA oPerARigolettoFriday, October 15 at 8 p.m.Sunday, October 17 at 2 p.m.VirginiaOpera’sseasonopenswithVerdi’sdarkmasterpieceoflove,loss,betrayal,andvengeance.BasedontheVictorHugonovel,thisistheheartrendingtaleofthedoomedjesterRigoletto,hisnaivedaughter,andthelasciviousduke.Aftermockingthenoblemenwhosewivesanddaughtershavebeentheobjectoftheduke’saffections,theclownisthreatenedwithrevenge.Meanwhile,hissecretdaughterhasfalleninlovewiththelecherousduke,whomshehasmistakenforastudent.Tragedystrikeswhentheyoungmaidenbecomesahopelesspawnasherfatherandherloverconspiretodestroyeachother.TheboldcharacterizationsandmagnificentmusicmakethisamongVerdi’smostbelovedoperas.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.$86,$72,$44–Friday$98,$80,$48–Sunday VO

The MerChAnTS oF BollyWoodFriday, October 22 at 8 p.m.Called“themostexhilaratingmusicalseenthisyear,”byBritain’sManchester Evening News, The Merchants of Bollywoodisanonstopwhirlofcolor,music,anddance.AsensationinEuropeandAustralia,thisrunawayhitisbasedonthetruestoryoftheMerchantfamily,renownedchoreographersfromthegoldenageofIndiancinema.Aclashbetweengenerationsensueswhentheyoungdaughterbreaksfreeoffamilytraditiontocreateherownvoice,findinglove,heartbreak,andindependencealongtheway.ThisinspiringmusicalisfilledwithanexhilaratingfusionofWesternandIndiandance,scoresofglitterycostumesandjewelry,andnon-stop,high-octanemusic.Don’tmissthisdazzlingspectacleandtouchingtaleofreconciliation.$48,$40,$24 ff GV

lAr luBoviTCh dAnCe CoMPAnyFriday, November 5 at 8 p.m.Describedasa“nationaltreasure”byVariety,thisNewyork-baseddanceensembleisoneoftheworld’sforemostmoderndancecompanies,andhasperformedinvirtuallyeverystateandmorethan30countriessinceitwasformedover40yearsagobyitsprolificandesteemedchoreographer.LarLubovitch,hailedas“oneofthetenbestchoreographersintheworld”byThe New York Times,createsdancesthatarerenownedfortheirmusicality,rhapsodicstyle,andsophisticatedformalstructures.Danceenthusiaststhroughouttheworldhavepraisedhisradiantchoreographyanddeeplyhumanisticvoice.Inthislong-awaitedappearance,thecompanyperformsexcitingrecentworks,aswellasclassicpiecesfromLubovitch’srepertory.

“Freshness,buoyancy,andsheerdancerlyjoy.”(Seattle Times)$44,$36,$22 DD AD

MoMiXBotanicaSaturday, October 2 at 8 p.m.Sunday, October 3 at 4 p.m.

“Thesheerbeautyandpotentialofthehumanbodymagnified,”ravesThe Washington Postaboutthismesmerizingcompany.Renownedforworksofdelightfulinventivenessandphysicalbeauty,MOMIXpresentsanewcreation,thegreen-themedBotanica.ThislatestinventionofartisticdirectorandfounderMosesPendletonfollowstherhythmsofNewEngland’sseasons,theevolutionoftheworld,andthepassingofaday.Flowersbloom,gotoseed,anddie;vegetable,animal,andmineral—allinhumanform—combineandmetamorphose.ThestunningcostumesandpropsbyMichaelCurry(fromBroadway’sThe Lion King),combinedwithgracefulmovement,createawhimsicalandimaginativelandscapethatwillenchanttheentirefamily.Anherbalremedyforwhateverailsyou,Botanicaisaneventnottobemissed!$46,$38,$23 ff DD AD


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keyBoArd ConverSATionS® WiTh JeFFrey SieGelThree Great “Bs”—Bach, Beethoven, and BarberSunday, September 19 at 7 p.m.RenownedpianistJeffreySiegelreturns,celebratingthe18thseasonofhispopular

“concertswithcommentary”seriesattheCenterfortheArts.Inthisfirstofhisfourconcerts,Mr.Siegelinvestigatesthelivesandworksofthreeofthemostprolificcomposersofalltime.IncludedintheprogramareBach’stoweringChromatic Fantasy and Fugue,Beethoven’svolcanicandnoble“Appassionata”Sonata,Op.57inFMinorandincelebrationofhis100thbirthday,severalworksbythegreatAmericancomposerSamuelBarber.$38,$30,$19 ff KC

Joel GreySaturday, September 25 at 8 p.m.Hailedas“Thequintessentialsong-and-danceman,”byThe Washington Post,JoelGreyhasspentmorethan50yearsstarringonBroadway,television,andfilm.Bestknownforhisscene-stealingroleasthedemonicemceeintheBroadwayandfilmversionsofCabaret,thischarismaticentertainerisoneofonlyeightactorstowinbothaTonyandanOscarforthesamerole.RecentstagecreditsincludetheWizardinWicked,RoxieHart’smilquetoasthusbandintherevivalofChicago,andhestarredintheleadroleinGeorge M!, Goodtime Charlie,andThe Grand Tour,winningaTonyAwardforBestActorineachrole.RecenttelevisionappearancesincluderolesonGrey’s Anatomy, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, andHouse.Forthisperformance,Greyjoinsatwenty-pieceorchestratotaketheaudienceonavirtualtourofhiscareer—singing,dancing,andstorytelling—performingsongsbyKander&Ebb,RodgersandHart,BillyJoelandmore.$60,$52,$30

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AMeriCAn FeSTivAl PoPS orCheSTrAAnthony Maiello, conductorSaturday, October 9 at 8 p.m.Lastseason,thisremarkableneworchestramadeitsdebutattheCenterwhereitwasreceivedwithunbridledenthusiasm.Thisfall,AmericanFestivalPopsOrchestrareturnstotheCenter,whereitmakesitshome,toperformadelightfulprogramofpopularAmericanmusicfromtelevision,movies,andBroadwaywithwell-knownpiecesbycomposersJohnWilliams,GeorgeGershwin,DukeEllington,MarvinHamlisch,andmore.Founderandartisticdirector,AnthonyMaiello,whoisalsoDirectorofInstrumentalStudiesatMason,hasbroughttogetherthisfantasticorchestraof60talentedmusiciansfromtheD.C.area.Togetherthisextraordinaryensembleperformssomeofthemostmemorableandtreasuredmusicofthe20thcentury!$46,$38,$23 ff AE AM

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Brooklyn riderSaturday, October 16 at 8 p.m.Thismulti-facetedstringquartetperformsmusicinfreshnewwayswithitsbroadandinclusiverepertoire.Veteransofyo-yoMa’sSilkRoadProject,thetalented,innovative,youngmusiciansknownasBrooklynRiderhavegarneredtheattentionofcriticsandaudiencesalikewiththeirbrilliantexplorationofclassicworksbyBeethoven,Bach,andHaydn,whilealsoincludingthemusicofmorecontemporarycomposerslikePhilipGlass,DerekBermel,andOsvaldoGolijov.Bringingtheirmusictonewaudiencesandvenuesisanessentialpartoftheircreativemission,whichhasfoundthemperforminginvenuesasvariedasJoe’sPubinNewyorkCityandtheSanFranciscoJazzFestival.TheNew Yorkersays,“fewyoungartistsaresoversatile.”$40,$32,$20MM AM

BuikASaturday, October 30 at 8 p.m.Hailedasthe“flamencoqueen”bytheNew York Post,thissensualsongstresshasgonefromstrugglingartisttotrailblazingforceincontemporarySpanishmusicinjustafewshortyears.ThedaughterofAfricanpoliticalrefugeesfromEquatorialGuinea,BuikamayhavegrownuppoorinagypsyneighborhoodonMallorca,butherchildhoodwasrichwithsong.“Likemeals,musicwasapartofourdailylife,”shesays.Knownforhersmokyandcaptivatingvoice,andheruniqueblendofjazz,blues,andsoulwithgypsyrumbaandAfro-Cubanmusic—and,ofcourse,flamenco—Buikaisamasterofcoplas,ortorchsongs.“Luminous…magnificent…superb!”ravesThe New York Times.$42,$34,$21 GV

BBC ConCerT orCheSTrAKeith Lockhart, conductorIlya Yakushev, pianoSaturday, November 6 at 8 p.m.Knownforitsversatilityandflexibility,BBCConcertOrchestraisoneoftheworld’smostrespectedorchestras.The56membersofthisextraordinaryensemble,whohavebeendescribedasseriousmusicianswithasenseofhumor,allsharewide-rangingtastesandenjoycrossingmusicalboundaries.Withanenviablereputationinthefieldsofclassical,opera,andballetmusic,theorchestraboastsanexpansiverepertoirethatencompassesclassicandcontemporaryworksaswellaslighterclassicalfare.BostonPopsconductorKeithLockhartdirectstheorchestrainaprogramofimpressiveRussianworksincludingBalakirev’sOvertureonThreeRussianFolkSongs,Prokofiev’s“Classical”SymphonyNo.1,Op.25,Stravinsky’sThe Firebird Suite(1919version),andRachmaninoff’sPianoConcertoNo.2,Op.18.$60,$52,$30MM AM

keyBoArd ConverSATionS® WiTh JeFFrey SieGelThe Fantastic Fantasy World of Robert SchumannSunday, November 7 at 7 p.m.DescribedbytheChicago Tribuneas“theLeonardBernsteinofthepiano,”thisremarkablepianistisknownfordelightingaudienceswithhistalent,wit,andenlighteningcommentaryonsomeofthemostbelovedmusicintheclassicalrepertoire.Inthisprogram,Mr.Siegelcelebratesthe200thbirthdayofRobertSchumannbyexploringsomeofthemostromanticmusicevercomposed.LoveinspiredSchumann’sFantasies,Op.12aswellashisstupendousSymphonicEtudes,Op.13or

“variationsonathemeofafalsefather-in-law!”$38,$30,$19 ff KC

virGiniA oPerARigolettoFriday, October 15 at 8 p.m.Sunday, October 17 at 2 p.m.VirginiaOpera’sseasonopenswithVerdi’sdarkmasterpieceoflove,loss,betrayal,andvengeance.BasedontheVictorHugonovel,thisistheheartrendingtaleofthedoomedjesterRigoletto,hisnaivedaughter,andthelasciviousduke.Aftermockingthenoblemenwhosewivesanddaughtershavebeentheobjectoftheduke’saffections,theclownisthreatenedwithrevenge.Meanwhile,hissecretdaughterhasfalleninlovewiththelecherousduke,whomshehasmistakenforastudent.Tragedystrikeswhentheyoungmaidenbecomesahopelesspawnasherfatherandherloverconspiretodestroyeachother.TheboldcharacterizationsandmagnificentmusicmakethisamongVerdi’smostbelovedoperas.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.$86,$72,$44–Friday$98,$80,$48–Sunday VO

The MerChAnTS oF BollyWoodFriday, October 22 at 8 p.m.Called“themostexhilaratingmusicalseenthisyear,”byBritain’sManchester Evening News, The Merchants of Bollywoodisanonstopwhirlofcolor,music,anddance.AsensationinEuropeandAustralia,thisrunawayhitisbasedonthetruestoryoftheMerchantfamily,renownedchoreographersfromthegoldenageofIndiancinema.Aclashbetweengenerationsensueswhentheyoungdaughterbreaksfreeoffamilytraditiontocreateherownvoice,findinglove,heartbreak,andindependencealongtheway.ThisinspiringmusicalisfilledwithanexhilaratingfusionofWesternandIndiandance,scoresofglitterycostumesandjewelry,andnon-stop,high-octanemusic.Don’tmissthisdazzlingspectacleandtouchingtaleofreconciliation.$48,$40,$24 ff GV

lAr luBoviTCh dAnCe CoMPAnyFriday, November 5 at 8 p.m.Describedasa“nationaltreasure”byVariety,thisNewyork-baseddanceensembleisoneoftheworld’sforemostmoderndancecompanies,andhasperformedinvirtuallyeverystateandmorethan30countriessinceitwasformedover40yearsagobyitsprolificandesteemedchoreographer.LarLubovitch,hailedas“oneofthetenbestchoreographersintheworld”byThe New York Times,createsdancesthatarerenownedfortheirmusicality,rhapsodicstyle,andsophisticatedformalstructures.Danceenthusiaststhroughouttheworldhavepraisedhisradiantchoreographyanddeeplyhumanisticvoice.Inthislong-awaitedappearance,thecompanyperformsexcitingrecentworks,aswellasclassicpiecesfromLubovitch’srepertory.

“Freshness,buoyancy,andsheerdancerlyjoy.”(Seattle Times)$44,$36,$22 DD AD

MoMiXBotanicaSaturday, October 2 at 8 p.m.Sunday, October 3 at 4 p.m.

“Thesheerbeautyandpotentialofthehumanbodymagnified,”ravesThe Washington Postaboutthismesmerizingcompany.Renownedforworksofdelightfulinventivenessandphysicalbeauty,MOMIXpresentsanewcreation,thegreen-themedBotanica.ThislatestinventionofartisticdirectorandfounderMosesPendletonfollowstherhythmsofNewEngland’sseasons,theevolutionoftheworld,andthepassingofaday.Flowersbloom,gotoseed,anddie;vegetable,animal,andmineral—allinhumanform—combineandmetamorphose.ThestunningcostumesandpropsbyMichaelCurry(fromBroadway’sThe Lion King),combinedwithgracefulmovement,createawhimsicalandimaginativelandscapethatwillenchanttheentirefamily.Anherbalremedyforwhateverailsyou,Botanicaisaneventnottobemissed!$46,$38,$23 ff DD AD


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“Themostcelebratednewbluegrassactofthelastfewyears,”ravesThe New York Times.Sincelaunchingtheircareerasaduoin2007,JamieDaileyandDarrinVincenthavetakenthebluegrassworldbystorm:aninauguralalbumdebutingat#1onBillboard;winningacombined10InternationalBluegrassMusicAwardsincludingEntertaineroftheyearandAlbumoftheyear;andamassingalargefollowingofadoringfansandimpressedcritics.Thesetwobluegrassveteranshaveachievedtheseearlysuccessesforgoodreason:theirvocalarrangementsareimpeccable,theirperformancesflawless,andtheirtwo-partharmoniesbreathtaking.Thoughtheyarenotrelated,theyareoftencomparedtootherlegendarysiblingduos,includingBillandCharlieMonroeandRalphandCarterStanley.“Highlonesomemagicwithflawlesspickingandseamlessharmoniesonathoughtfulcollectionofsecularandsacredsongs.”(News & Observer)$44,$36,$22 ff AE AM

AQuilA TheATreA Midsummer Night’s DreamFriday, November 19 at 8 p.m.

“Gleefullyengaging…almostunbearablyfun,”The New York TimessaysofthisacclaimedBritish/Americantouringcompany,whichperformsanimaginativeinterpretationofShakespeare’smosttimelessandbelovedcomedy.SetagainstaclassicalAthenianbackdrop,A Midsummer Night’s Dream examinestheuniversalthemeofloveanditsattendantcomplications:passion,lust,frustration,depression,confusion,and,ofcourse,marriage.Aquilaweavesatheatricalwebthatshowsaudiencestheheartofanenchantedforest,theinjusticeoftheAtheniancourt,andthepoliticalstrifeoftheFairyKingdom.The New York TimespraisedAquilaTheatre’sproductionas

“Timelyandpleasing…this‘Dream’soothestheeyeandticklesthefunnybone.”$34,$26,$17 ET

ChAnTiCleerA Chanticleer ChristmasSaturday, November 27 at 8 p.m.

“NoonedoesabetterchoralChristmasthanthevirtuosomalevoicesofChanticleer.”(New Yorker)ThesetwelvesingershavebeenahallmarkoftheChristmasseasonformorethan30yearsandtheirmagnificentandelegantholidayconcertisacherishedtraditionattheCenterfortheArts.PraisedbytheSan Francisco Chronicleforits“tonalluxurianceandcrisplyetchedclarity,”thisGrammyAward-winningensembledelightsaudienceswithitsflawlesstechnique,rapturousmelody,andoriginalinterpretationsofvocalliterature,fromRenaissancemusictojazz,fromgospeltopopularnewmusic.Thisseason,Chanticleerperformsanenchantingprogramthatfeaturestreasuredtraditionalcarols,reveredsacredworks,anddelightfulholidayfavorites.

“TheonlyAmericanchorusabletocompeteonequaltermswiththegreat(andveryold)choirsofEurope.”(Philadelphia Inquirer)$48,$40,$24

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TurTle iSlAnd QuArTeTwith Cyrus Chestnut and Mike MarshallSaturday, December 4 at 8 p.m.

“Asterlingexampleoffirst-ratejazzmusic-making,”theLos Angeles TimessaidofthisGrammyAward-winningquartet.Twenty-fiveyearsago,fourvirtuososformedthisinnovativeensembleandbeganredefiningchambermusicbyintegratingjazzimprovisationandrhythmsandincludingmusicstylessuchasbluegrass,classical,funk,jazz,LatinAmerican,andIndianclassical.Tohelpcelebratetheiranniversaryingrandstyle,TurtleIslandQuartetinvitestwoextraordinarilytalentedmusicianstojointhemonstage—pianistCyrusChestnutandmandolinistMikeMarshall.HailedbyTimeas“thebestjazzpianistofhisgeneration,”Chestnutisknownforhisinventive,imaginativestyleandhasperformedandrecordedwithsomeofthebiggestnamesinmusic.Marshalldemonstrateshisincredibletechniqueandversatilityonthemandolinthroughavarietyofmusicalstyles.TogethertheycreatearemarkableeveningofmusicincludingclassicjazzandAmericanaaswellassomeholidayfavorites.$44,$36,$22MM AM

SynerGy BrASS QuinTeTChristmas in BrassSaturday, December 11 at 8 p.m.

“Blazingprecision…amazingtechnique,”saystheWatertown Daily Timesaboutthisillustriousbrassquintetthataverages300performancesayear.Acclaimedfortheiramazingtechnicalskill,marvelousshowmanship,anddiverseprogramming,theSynergyBrassQuintethasemergedasoneofthecountry’smostexcitingnewclassicalmusicensembles.ThequintetmakesitsCenterdebutthisseasonwithaspiritedholidayprogramthatfeatureslushbrassarrangementsofBach’schoralworks,aswellasHandel’striumphantMessiah,amidabroadselectionofclassicChristmascarols.Theirextraordinarymusicianshipismatchedonlybythedelightfulwitthattheyweaveintothiseveningofholidayentertainment.“Unadulteratedexuberanceandarockstarapproachofperforming.”(U.S.1)$44,$36,$22 ff

viennA BoyS ChoirChristmas in ViennaSaturday, December 18 at 8 p.m.Sunday, December 19 at 4 p.m.Afterasold-outperformanceattheCenterin2008,The Washington Postpraisedthisremarkablechoirforits“totallydisciplinedvoices”andbringing“ebullience,humor,orsolemnity”toeachpieceofmusic.Sinceitsfoundingmorethanfivecenturiesago,theViennaBoysChoirhasbeensynonymouswithchoralmusic,andhasdelightedaudiencesacrosstheglobewithitspurityoftone,distinctivecharm,andacrowd-pleasingrepertoirethatencompassesAustrianfolksongsandwaltzes,classicalmasterpieces,belovedpopsongs,andholidayfavorites.“TheirsarethevoicesofChristmas,aspureasangels,asclearasthewinterlight.”(CharlesPassy,Ovation)BringthewholefamilytoenjoytheexceptionallybeautifulsinginginthisprogramofholidaymusicfromGregorianchanttofavoriteChristmascarols.$48,$40,$24 ff

BAyAnihAn PhiliPPine nATionAl dAnCe CoMPAnySaturday, November 13 at 8 p.m.Sunday, November 14 at 4 p.m.Filledwithradiantvisualbeauty,intensepassion,andauthentictraditionaldance,aperformancebytheBayanihanPhilippineNationalDanceCompanyisamagicalexperienceforthewholefamilytoshareandenjoy!PraisedbyThe Washington Postforits“flawlessdeportment”andforlooking“asprettyandgraciousasever,”thisesteemeddanceensembleistheofficialcompanyofthePhilippines,andhasspentmorethan50yearsbringingthebeauty,culture,andthedanceandmusicaltraditionsofitshomelandtoaudiencesaroundtheworld.Incostumesthatarebothintricateandbrilliantlycolorful,theensembleperformsspectacularfolkdancesthatembodythecountry’sdiverseindigenousChinese,Spanish,andIslamiccultures,promotingtogethernessandinternationalunderstanding.$46,$38,$23 ff GV AD

neW orleAnS niGhTSwith Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton, and the Joe Krown Trio Sunday, November 21 at 7 p.m.Intributetothegrandepicenterofjazz,NewOrleansNightsbringstogetherthreemusicallegends:AllenToussaint,NicholasPaytonandtheJoeKrownTrio.DescribedbyThe Washington Postas“theembodimentofNewOrleansmusic,”AllenToussainthasbeenpraisedforhisseminalinfluenceonthemusicofthisgreatcity,andhisnumeroushonorsincludeinductionintotheRockandRollHallofFameandaGrammyTrusteeAward.The New York TimeshascalledGrammyAward-winningtrumpeterNicholasPayton“abundantlygifted”and“ahigh-wiresoloist.”ThesetwovirtuosomusiciansjoinforceswiththeJoeKrownTrio,describedbyoffBEAT Magazineas“akillercombinationbetweenthreeofNewOrleansgreatestplayers.”Don’tmissthisincredibleeveningofswingin’jazzmusicincelebrationoftherichmusicaltraditionsofAmerica’sfavoritesoutherncity.$44,$36,$22 ff AE AM

Così fan tutteFriday, December 3 at 8 p.m.Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m.TheVirginiaOperaaskstheage-oldquestion—

“areallwomenalike?”—whenitbringsMozart’sbelovedoperabuffaCosì fan tuttetothestagethisfall.FirstperformedinViennain1790,thishilariousoperatellsthestoryoftwosistersinNaples

whosesoldierfiancésmakeabetwithacynicaloldbachelortotestthewomen’sloveandfidelity.Pretendingtogoofftowar,theyinsteaddisguisethemselvesandattempttoseducethesisters.Willthewomenremainfaithfultotheirbetrothedorgiveintothetemptationsofthesecharmingstrangers?Filledwithuproariouscomedy,romanticdrama,andthesublimevoicesoftheVirginiaOpera,thisdeliciouslywrytaletakesanironiclookatthefoiblesoflove.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.$86,$72,$44–Friday$98,$80,$48–Sunday VO

The WAverly ConSorTThe Christmas StoryFriday, December 10 at 8 p.m.

“ThisisthewaytobegintheChristmasseason,”saystheLos Angeles Timesoftheuniqueholidaycelebrationpresentedbythis13-memberensemble.Singersjoininstrumentalistsplayingreproductionsofmedievalinstrumentstorecreatethepageantryandjoyofthemedievalchurch.TheirperformancerecountstheeventsoftheBiblicalChristmasstory—themessageofthearchangelGabrieltotheshepherds,thejourneyoftheMagitothemangeratBethlehem,theintrigueofHerodandhiscourt,andtheflightintoEgypt—inanupliftingandmovingcelebrationofritualdramaandsong.“Oneofthejoysoftheseason.”(Chicago Tribune)$42,$34,$21 ff

leAhy Leahy Family ChristmasFriday, December 17 at 8 p.m.WhenthischarmingCanadianoctetofbrothersandsisterslastperformedattheCenter,theypackedthehouseandbroughttheaudiencetoitsfeet.DescribedbytheBuffalo News as“fresh,vibrant,andengaging,”thisaward-winningbandgrewupplayingmusictogetheronthefamilyfarm,exploringtheirIrish-Scottishmusicalrootswhileperfectingtheirtalents.Theyhavesincecapturedtheheartsandmindsofcountlessfanswiththeirengagingfiddle-drivenmusic,awe-inspiringdancing,andenchantingvocals.Leahyperformsthisholidayseasonwithanenergeticandjoyousprogramthatdemonstratesitsformidablemusicalprowessandferociousdancing,mixingCelticmelodieswithtraditionalChristmascarols.“LeahymakesChristmasatruefamilyaffair!”(Calgary Herald)$48,$40,$24 ff


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“Themostcelebratednewbluegrassactofthelastfewyears,”ravesThe New York Times.Sincelaunchingtheircareerasaduoin2007,JamieDaileyandDarrinVincenthavetakenthebluegrassworldbystorm:aninauguralalbumdebutingat#1onBillboard;winningacombined10InternationalBluegrassMusicAwardsincludingEntertaineroftheyearandAlbumoftheyear;andamassingalargefollowingofadoringfansandimpressedcritics.Thesetwobluegrassveteranshaveachievedtheseearlysuccessesforgoodreason:theirvocalarrangementsareimpeccable,theirperformancesflawless,andtheirtwo-partharmoniesbreathtaking.Thoughtheyarenotrelated,theyareoftencomparedtootherlegendarysiblingduos,includingBillandCharlieMonroeandRalphandCarterStanley.“Highlonesomemagicwithflawlesspickingandseamlessharmoniesonathoughtfulcollectionofsecularandsacredsongs.”(News & Observer)$44,$36,$22 ff AE AM

AQuilA TheATreA Midsummer Night’s DreamFriday, November 19 at 8 p.m.

“Gleefullyengaging…almostunbearablyfun,”The New York TimessaysofthisacclaimedBritish/Americantouringcompany,whichperformsanimaginativeinterpretationofShakespeare’smosttimelessandbelovedcomedy.SetagainstaclassicalAthenianbackdrop,A Midsummer Night’s Dream examinestheuniversalthemeofloveanditsattendantcomplications:passion,lust,frustration,depression,confusion,and,ofcourse,marriage.Aquilaweavesatheatricalwebthatshowsaudiencestheheartofanenchantedforest,theinjusticeoftheAtheniancourt,andthepoliticalstrifeoftheFairyKingdom.The New York TimespraisedAquilaTheatre’sproductionas

“Timelyandpleasing…this‘Dream’soothestheeyeandticklesthefunnybone.”$34,$26,$17 ET

ChAnTiCleerA Chanticleer ChristmasSaturday, November 27 at 8 p.m.

“NoonedoesabetterchoralChristmasthanthevirtuosomalevoicesofChanticleer.”(New Yorker)ThesetwelvesingershavebeenahallmarkoftheChristmasseasonformorethan30yearsandtheirmagnificentandelegantholidayconcertisacherishedtraditionattheCenterfortheArts.PraisedbytheSan Francisco Chronicleforits“tonalluxurianceandcrisplyetchedclarity,”thisGrammyAward-winningensembledelightsaudienceswithitsflawlesstechnique,rapturousmelody,andoriginalinterpretationsofvocalliterature,fromRenaissancemusictojazz,fromgospeltopopularnewmusic.Thisseason,Chanticleerperformsanenchantingprogramthatfeaturestreasuredtraditionalcarols,reveredsacredworks,anddelightfulholidayfavorites.

“TheonlyAmericanchorusabletocompeteonequaltermswiththegreat(andveryold)choirsofEurope.”(Philadelphia Inquirer)$48,$40,$24

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TurTle iSlAnd QuArTeTwith Cyrus Chestnut and Mike MarshallSaturday, December 4 at 8 p.m.

“Asterlingexampleoffirst-ratejazzmusic-making,”theLos Angeles TimessaidofthisGrammyAward-winningquartet.Twenty-fiveyearsago,fourvirtuososformedthisinnovativeensembleandbeganredefiningchambermusicbyintegratingjazzimprovisationandrhythmsandincludingmusicstylessuchasbluegrass,classical,funk,jazz,LatinAmerican,andIndianclassical.Tohelpcelebratetheiranniversaryingrandstyle,TurtleIslandQuartetinvitestwoextraordinarilytalentedmusicianstojointhemonstage—pianistCyrusChestnutandmandolinistMikeMarshall.HailedbyTimeas“thebestjazzpianistofhisgeneration,”Chestnutisknownforhisinventive,imaginativestyleandhasperformedandrecordedwithsomeofthebiggestnamesinmusic.Marshalldemonstrateshisincredibletechniqueandversatilityonthemandolinthroughavarietyofmusicalstyles.TogethertheycreatearemarkableeveningofmusicincludingclassicjazzandAmericanaaswellassomeholidayfavorites.$44,$36,$22MM AM

SynerGy BrASS QuinTeTChristmas in BrassSaturday, December 11 at 8 p.m.

“Blazingprecision…amazingtechnique,”saystheWatertown Daily Timesaboutthisillustriousbrassquintetthataverages300performancesayear.Acclaimedfortheiramazingtechnicalskill,marvelousshowmanship,anddiverseprogramming,theSynergyBrassQuintethasemergedasoneofthecountry’smostexcitingnewclassicalmusicensembles.ThequintetmakesitsCenterdebutthisseasonwithaspiritedholidayprogramthatfeatureslushbrassarrangementsofBach’schoralworks,aswellasHandel’striumphantMessiah,amidabroadselectionofclassicChristmascarols.Theirextraordinarymusicianshipismatchedonlybythedelightfulwitthattheyweaveintothiseveningofholidayentertainment.“Unadulteratedexuberanceandarockstarapproachofperforming.”(U.S.1)$44,$36,$22 ff

viennA BoyS ChoirChristmas in ViennaSaturday, December 18 at 8 p.m.Sunday, December 19 at 4 p.m.Afterasold-outperformanceattheCenterin2008,The Washington Postpraisedthisremarkablechoirforits“totallydisciplinedvoices”andbringing“ebullience,humor,orsolemnity”toeachpieceofmusic.Sinceitsfoundingmorethanfivecenturiesago,theViennaBoysChoirhasbeensynonymouswithchoralmusic,andhasdelightedaudiencesacrosstheglobewithitspurityoftone,distinctivecharm,andacrowd-pleasingrepertoirethatencompassesAustrianfolksongsandwaltzes,classicalmasterpieces,belovedpopsongs,andholidayfavorites.“TheirsarethevoicesofChristmas,aspureasangels,asclearasthewinterlight.”(CharlesPassy,Ovation)BringthewholefamilytoenjoytheexceptionallybeautifulsinginginthisprogramofholidaymusicfromGregorianchanttofavoriteChristmascarols.$48,$40,$24 ff

BAyAnihAn PhiliPPine nATionAl dAnCe CoMPAnySaturday, November 13 at 8 p.m.Sunday, November 14 at 4 p.m.Filledwithradiantvisualbeauty,intensepassion,andauthentictraditionaldance,aperformancebytheBayanihanPhilippineNationalDanceCompanyisamagicalexperienceforthewholefamilytoshareandenjoy!PraisedbyThe Washington Postforits“flawlessdeportment”andforlooking“asprettyandgraciousasever,”thisesteemeddanceensembleistheofficialcompanyofthePhilippines,andhasspentmorethan50yearsbringingthebeauty,culture,andthedanceandmusicaltraditionsofitshomelandtoaudiencesaroundtheworld.Incostumesthatarebothintricateandbrilliantlycolorful,theensembleperformsspectacularfolkdancesthatembodythecountry’sdiverseindigenousChinese,Spanish,andIslamiccultures,promotingtogethernessandinternationalunderstanding.$46,$38,$23 ff GV AD

neW orleAnS niGhTSwith Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton, and the Joe Krown Trio Sunday, November 21 at 7 p.m.Intributetothegrandepicenterofjazz,NewOrleansNightsbringstogetherthreemusicallegends:AllenToussaint,NicholasPaytonandtheJoeKrownTrio.DescribedbyThe Washington Postas“theembodimentofNewOrleansmusic,”AllenToussainthasbeenpraisedforhisseminalinfluenceonthemusicofthisgreatcity,andhisnumeroushonorsincludeinductionintotheRockandRollHallofFameandaGrammyTrusteeAward.The New York TimeshascalledGrammyAward-winningtrumpeterNicholasPayton“abundantlygifted”and“ahigh-wiresoloist.”ThesetwovirtuosomusiciansjoinforceswiththeJoeKrownTrio,describedbyoffBEAT Magazineas“akillercombinationbetweenthreeofNewOrleansgreatestplayers.”Don’tmissthisincredibleeveningofswingin’jazzmusicincelebrationoftherichmusicaltraditionsofAmerica’sfavoritesoutherncity.$44,$36,$22 ff AE AM

Così fan tutteFriday, December 3 at 8 p.m.Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m.TheVirginiaOperaaskstheage-oldquestion—

“areallwomenalike?”—whenitbringsMozart’sbelovedoperabuffaCosì fan tuttetothestagethisfall.FirstperformedinViennain1790,thishilariousoperatellsthestoryoftwosistersinNaples

whosesoldierfiancésmakeabetwithacynicaloldbachelortotestthewomen’sloveandfidelity.Pretendingtogoofftowar,theyinsteaddisguisethemselvesandattempttoseducethesisters.Willthewomenremainfaithfultotheirbetrothedorgiveintothetemptationsofthesecharmingstrangers?Filledwithuproariouscomedy,romanticdrama,andthesublimevoicesoftheVirginiaOpera,thisdeliciouslywrytaletakesanironiclookatthefoiblesoflove.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.$86,$72,$44–Friday$98,$80,$48–Sunday VO

The WAverly ConSorTThe Christmas StoryFriday, December 10 at 8 p.m.

“ThisisthewaytobegintheChristmasseason,”saystheLos Angeles Timesoftheuniqueholidaycelebrationpresentedbythis13-memberensemble.Singersjoininstrumentalistsplayingreproductionsofmedievalinstrumentstorecreatethepageantryandjoyofthemedievalchurch.TheirperformancerecountstheeventsoftheBiblicalChristmasstory—themessageofthearchangelGabrieltotheshepherds,thejourneyoftheMagitothemangeratBethlehem,theintrigueofHerodandhiscourt,andtheflightintoEgypt—inanupliftingandmovingcelebrationofritualdramaandsong.“Oneofthejoysoftheseason.”(Chicago Tribune)$42,$34,$21 ff

leAhy Leahy Family ChristmasFriday, December 17 at 8 p.m.WhenthischarmingCanadianoctetofbrothersandsisterslastperformedattheCenter,theypackedthehouseandbroughttheaudiencetoitsfeet.DescribedbytheBuffalo News as“fresh,vibrant,andengaging,”thisaward-winningbandgrewupplayingmusictogetheronthefamilyfarm,exploringtheirIrish-Scottishmusicalrootswhileperfectingtheirtalents.Theyhavesincecapturedtheheartsandmindsofcountlessfanswiththeirengagingfiddle-drivenmusic,awe-inspiringdancing,andenchantingvocals.Leahyperformsthisholidayseasonwithanenergeticandjoyousprogramthatdemonstratesitsformidablemusicalprowessandferociousdancing,mixingCelticmelodieswithtraditionalChristmascarols.“LeahymakesChristmasatruefamilyaffair!”(Calgary Herald)$48,$40,$24 ff


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l.A. TheATre WorkSThe Real Dr. StrangeloveFriday, January 28 at 8 p.m.Ifyouhavetheknowledge,areyouobligatedtouseit?America’spremierradiotheatercompanybringsPeterGoodchild’sgrippingdocu-dramatothestagetoexplorethiscriticalquestion.IttellsofthefracturedrelationshipbetweenthescientistsTellerandOppenheimer,andoutlinesthedramaticeventsthatsetAmericaonthepathtobecominganuclearsuperpower—andtheresultingconsequences.Formorethantwodecades,thisincrediblecompanyhaspresentedradiodramasonstagewithincrediblyrelevantworks,first-ratecasts,livesoundeffects,andaconnectiontotheaudiencerarelyfeltinatraditionaltheatersetting.

“Consistentlysuperbwork,”saystheLos Angeles Times.$36,$28,$18 ET

MArk MorriS dAnCe GrouPFriday, February 4 at 8 p.m.Saturday, February 5 at 8 p.m.Forthepast30years,MarkMorrisDanceGrouphasenthralledcritics,danceenthusiastsandnovicesalikewithitsamazingtechnicalexpertise,uniqueartistryanditssignatureuseofmusic.Hailedas“oneofthegreatestlivingchoreographers”bytheNew Yorker,MarkMorrishashadaprofoundimpactonthedanceworldeversinceheburstontothescenein1980,andcontinuestocreateimportantnewworkswithasingularabilitytocombinebeautifulmusic,gracefulmovement,anddeliciouswit.Hischoreographyisknownforitsinherentmusicality,andheinsiststhatthecompanyalwaysperformtolivemusic.Inhonorofits30thanniversary,thecompanyperformsclassicpiecesfromitsrepertoryaswellasinspiringnewworks.$44,$36,$22 DD AD

oPole, PhilhArMoniC oF PolAndBoguslaw Dawidow, conductorJacek Kortus, pianoSaturday, February 12 at 8 p.m.InitsfirstAmericantour,thisimpressiveorchestramakesitsdebutappearanceattheCenterforasublimeeveningofsymphonicmusic.Formedin1947,itregularlyappearsatprominentculturaleventsinitshomeland,whilealsotouringextensivelyabroad.UndertheleadershipofMaestroBoguslawDawidow,thisesteemedensemblehashostedagrowingnumberofworld-classmusicians,aswellaswinnersofpiano,violin,andconductingcompetitions;andwasinvitedtoperforminhonorofPopeJohnPaulII’s80thbirthday.TheprogramfeaturesMozart’sdelightfulOverturetoDie Zauberflöte(TheMagicFlute)andBeethoven’spowerfulSymphonyNo.3,“Eroica.”youngvirtuosoJacekKortusjoinstheorchestraforPianoConcertoinAminor,Op.17bycelebratedPolishcomposerI.J.Paderewski.$50,$42,$25MM AM

hoT TunA BlueSSaturday, February 19 at 8 p.m.ThefoundingmembersofHotTunajoinforceswithothergreatmusicaltalentstocelebratetheband’s40thanniversaryandtheirfascinatingmusicalodyssey.FromtheirearlydaysplayingtogetherinWashington,D.C.,totheiryearswiththeJeffersonAirplane,totheircurrentacousticandelectricbluesmusic,RockandRollHallofFameinducteesJormaKaukonenandJackCasadyhavealwaysbeenanimportantpartoftheAmericanmusicscene.TheduoformedHotTunaasasideprojectin1969toexploretheirpassionforblues,jazz,bluegrass,andfolk,combiningKaukonen’stalentforfinger-pickingguitarwithCasady’sinterestintheelectricbass.JoiningthemforthisperformancearebluesiconCharlieMusselwhiteonharmonicaandguitar,andtwo-timeGrammyAward-winningAmericanaandbluegrassguitaristJohnLauderdale.“[HotTuna’s]musicismorecurrentnowthaneverbefore.”(Popmatters.com)$44,$36,$22 ff AE AM

The ACTinG CoMPAnyThe Comedy of ErrorsFriday, March 4 at 8 p.m.Thisaward-winningrepertoryensemblepresentsShakespeare’swittyfarceabouttwosetsofidenticaltwinsaccidentallyseparatedatbirth.Oneofthebard’searliestplays,The Comedy of Errorsinvolvesaseriesofwildmishapsbasedonmistakenidentitiesleadingtowrongfulattacks,anear-seduction,anarrest,andhilariousschemes.Shakespearesetsallthisactioninonedayandfeaturesarecurringthemeacrossthework:blendingtragicsituationswithcomedicresolutionsandintroducingslapstick,puns,andwordplaytodelighttheaudience.Since1972,

“TheActingCompanyenduresasthemajortouringclassicaltheatreintheUnitedStates.”(The New York Times)$36,$28,$18 ET

deuTSChe STAATSPhilhArMoniePhilippe Entremont, conductor Sebastian Knauer, pianoSaturday, January 29 at 8 p.m.TheofficialculturalambassadorofthefederalstateofRhineland-Palatinate,thisgrandensembleisthemusicalvoiceoftheRhineland,dividingitsperformanceschedulebetweentheregion’stwomostimportantcities—MannheimandLudwigshafen.With88talentedmusicians,theDeutscheStaatsphilharmonie,ortheGermanStatePhilharmonic,regularlyperforms90concertseachseasoninGermanyandabroad.UnderthedirectionofrenownedconductorPhilippeEntremont,thisimposingorchestrabringsitsfirstnationaltouroftheU.S.totheCenter,performingTill Eulenspiegels lustige StreichebyStrauss,Brahms’SymphonyNo.4,Op.98,andBeethoven’sPianoConcertoNo.2,Op.19performedbypianistSebastianKnauer.

“Entremontandhisorchestraconjuredupajoyouswhirlwindofsoundthatultimatelylaunchedthemusicblazingintotheether.”(The Washington Post)$60,$52,$30MM AM

AQuilA TheATreSix Characters in Search of an AuthorFriday, February 11 at 8 p.m.ThisillustriousBritish/AmericantouringcompanyreturnsthisseasonwithanexcitingnewtheatricalproductionofthisfamousworkbyNobelLaureateLuigiPirandello.Firststagedin1921,thissurrealistictragicomedydaredtoaskfundamentalquestionsabouttheverynatureofartandentertainment,blurringthelinebetweenrealityandartifice.TheplayopenswithactorsinrehearsalforaPirandelloplaywhensixnamelesscharactersunexpectedlyappear.Thesecharactersaresearchingfortheauthorwhofailedtofinishtheirstory,leavingthemincompleteandunrealized.Thisremarkableworkisincrediblyrelevanttoday,aswellaspoignantandfunny.TheLos Angeles TimessaidofAquila’sproduction,“superb…intelligenceandlaser-sharplinereadings.”$34,$26,$17 ET

virGiniA oPerAThe ValkyrieFriday, February 18 at 8 p.m.Sunday, February 20 at 2 p.m.

TheVirginiaOperabringsWagner’sepicmasterpiecetotheCenterfortheArts.Thecornerstoneofthemajestic“RingCycle,”The Valkyrieisthesecondpartofthismagnificenttetralogy,andhasachievedimmensepopularity

asanindependentwork.InthismagnumopusbasedonNorseandTeutonicmyths,apowerfulgodistornbetweenconflictingloyaltiesamonghismortalanddivinechildreninhisdesiretopossessamagicalringthatwillmakehimomnipotent.Wagner’sbrilliantscoreincludes

“RideoftheValkyries,”oneofthemostfamousandexhilaratingpiecesintheoperaticliterature,andthebreathtakingfinaleleavesaudiencesspeechless.SunginGermanwithEnglishsupertitles.$86,$72,$44–Friday$98,$80,$48–Sunday VO

druMline liveSunday, February 27 at 7 p.m.Afteraselloutperformancein2009,Drumline LIVEisbackwithanenhanced,newshow.Thisvibrantandenergeticphenomenonbringsshow-stylemarchingbandsfromthecollegefootballfieldtotheCenter’sstage.Thesepercussion-drivenperformancescapturedtheattentionofmillionswiththehitmovieDrumline,andnowthisliveshow,basedonthehalftimetraditionathistoricallyblackcollegesanduniversities,ispackinginaudiencesacrossthecountry.

“Explosivepercussion,resoundingbrass,anddazzlingchoreography,”declaresThe Morning Call.TheextraordinarymusiciansanddancersperformcontemporaryhiphopandR&Bhits,classicMotowntunesandtherousingmusicofpopularbrass-basedbandslikeEarth,WindandFire.Buttheheartoftheshowisunquestionablythetalentedpercussionistswhosespectacularshowdownastoundswithitsprecisionandforce.Theirrhythmicsounds,phenomenalchoreography,andincredibleathleticismamazeaudiencesofallages.$46,$38,$23 ff AE

Perú neGro with eva ayllónFestejoSaturday, January 22 at 8 p.m.TheLos Angeles Timesdescribesthiscolorful,energeticensembleas“acarnivalofrhythm.”Formed40yearsagotocelebratePeru’sAfricanculturalheritage,PerúNegrohasbroughttheuniquemusicanddancetraditionsoftheAfro-Peruviancommunitytoaudiencesacrosstheglobe.Officiallydesignated“CulturalAmbassadorsofPeruvianCulture,”thisgroupofmorethan30dancersandmusiciansperformtherhythms,soundsandmovementspropagatedalongPeru’scoastbyAfricanslaves.Theirprogramsfillthestagewithfestiveandcelebratorydancesinterwovenwithvibrantlivemusicthatrecreatestheirfolkloricancestry.TheseelectrifyingAfro-PeruvianartiststeamupwithsultrysongstressEvaAyllón,oftencalled

“Peru’sTinaTurner,”whosethree-decadecareerhasestablishedheras“oneofthegreatfiguresoftoday’sLatinmusic.”(NPR Music)$46,$38,$23 ff GV AD


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l.A. TheATre WorkSThe Real Dr. StrangeloveFriday, January 28 at 8 p.m.Ifyouhavetheknowledge,areyouobligatedtouseit?America’spremierradiotheatercompanybringsPeterGoodchild’sgrippingdocu-dramatothestagetoexplorethiscriticalquestion.IttellsofthefracturedrelationshipbetweenthescientistsTellerandOppenheimer,andoutlinesthedramaticeventsthatsetAmericaonthepathtobecominganuclearsuperpower—andtheresultingconsequences.Formorethantwodecades,thisincrediblecompanyhaspresentedradiodramasonstagewithincrediblyrelevantworks,first-ratecasts,livesoundeffects,andaconnectiontotheaudiencerarelyfeltinatraditionaltheatersetting.

“Consistentlysuperbwork,”saystheLos Angeles Times.$36,$28,$18 ET

MArk MorriS dAnCe GrouPFriday, February 4 at 8 p.m.Saturday, February 5 at 8 p.m.Forthepast30years,MarkMorrisDanceGrouphasenthralledcritics,danceenthusiastsandnovicesalikewithitsamazingtechnicalexpertise,uniqueartistryanditssignatureuseofmusic.Hailedas“oneofthegreatestlivingchoreographers”bytheNew Yorker,MarkMorrishashadaprofoundimpactonthedanceworldeversinceheburstontothescenein1980,andcontinuestocreateimportantnewworkswithasingularabilitytocombinebeautifulmusic,gracefulmovement,anddeliciouswit.Hischoreographyisknownforitsinherentmusicality,andheinsiststhatthecompanyalwaysperformtolivemusic.Inhonorofits30thanniversary,thecompanyperformsclassicpiecesfromitsrepertoryaswellasinspiringnewworks.$44,$36,$22 DD AD

oPole, PhilhArMoniC oF PolAndBoguslaw Dawidow, conductorJacek Kortus, pianoSaturday, February 12 at 8 p.m.InitsfirstAmericantour,thisimpressiveorchestramakesitsdebutappearanceattheCenterforasublimeeveningofsymphonicmusic.Formedin1947,itregularlyappearsatprominentculturaleventsinitshomeland,whilealsotouringextensivelyabroad.UndertheleadershipofMaestroBoguslawDawidow,thisesteemedensemblehashostedagrowingnumberofworld-classmusicians,aswellaswinnersofpiano,violin,andconductingcompetitions;andwasinvitedtoperforminhonorofPopeJohnPaulII’s80thbirthday.TheprogramfeaturesMozart’sdelightfulOverturetoDie Zauberflöte(TheMagicFlute)andBeethoven’spowerfulSymphonyNo.3,“Eroica.”youngvirtuosoJacekKortusjoinstheorchestraforPianoConcertoinAminor,Op.17bycelebratedPolishcomposerI.J.Paderewski.$50,$42,$25MM AM

hoT TunA BlueSSaturday, February 19 at 8 p.m.ThefoundingmembersofHotTunajoinforceswithothergreatmusicaltalentstocelebratetheband’s40thanniversaryandtheirfascinatingmusicalodyssey.FromtheirearlydaysplayingtogetherinWashington,D.C.,totheiryearswiththeJeffersonAirplane,totheircurrentacousticandelectricbluesmusic,RockandRollHallofFameinducteesJormaKaukonenandJackCasadyhavealwaysbeenanimportantpartoftheAmericanmusicscene.TheduoformedHotTunaasasideprojectin1969toexploretheirpassionforblues,jazz,bluegrass,andfolk,combiningKaukonen’stalentforfinger-pickingguitarwithCasady’sinterestintheelectricbass.JoiningthemforthisperformancearebluesiconCharlieMusselwhiteonharmonicaandguitar,andtwo-timeGrammyAward-winningAmericanaandbluegrassguitaristJohnLauderdale.“[HotTuna’s]musicismorecurrentnowthaneverbefore.”(Popmatters.com)$44,$36,$22 ff AE AM

The ACTinG CoMPAnyThe Comedy of ErrorsFriday, March 4 at 8 p.m.Thisaward-winningrepertoryensemblepresentsShakespeare’swittyfarceabouttwosetsofidenticaltwinsaccidentallyseparatedatbirth.Oneofthebard’searliestplays,The Comedy of Errorsinvolvesaseriesofwildmishapsbasedonmistakenidentitiesleadingtowrongfulattacks,anear-seduction,anarrest,andhilariousschemes.Shakespearesetsallthisactioninonedayandfeaturesarecurringthemeacrossthework:blendingtragicsituationswithcomedicresolutionsandintroducingslapstick,puns,andwordplaytodelighttheaudience.Since1972,

“TheActingCompanyenduresasthemajortouringclassicaltheatreintheUnitedStates.”(The New York Times)$36,$28,$18 ET

deuTSChe STAATSPhilhArMoniePhilippe Entremont, conductor Sebastian Knauer, pianoSaturday, January 29 at 8 p.m.TheofficialculturalambassadorofthefederalstateofRhineland-Palatinate,thisgrandensembleisthemusicalvoiceoftheRhineland,dividingitsperformanceschedulebetweentheregion’stwomostimportantcities—MannheimandLudwigshafen.With88talentedmusicians,theDeutscheStaatsphilharmonie,ortheGermanStatePhilharmonic,regularlyperforms90concertseachseasoninGermanyandabroad.UnderthedirectionofrenownedconductorPhilippeEntremont,thisimposingorchestrabringsitsfirstnationaltouroftheU.S.totheCenter,performingTill Eulenspiegels lustige StreichebyStrauss,Brahms’SymphonyNo.4,Op.98,andBeethoven’sPianoConcertoNo.2,Op.19performedbypianistSebastianKnauer.

“Entremontandhisorchestraconjuredupajoyouswhirlwindofsoundthatultimatelylaunchedthemusicblazingintotheether.”(The Washington Post)$60,$52,$30MM AM

AQuilA TheATreSix Characters in Search of an AuthorFriday, February 11 at 8 p.m.ThisillustriousBritish/AmericantouringcompanyreturnsthisseasonwithanexcitingnewtheatricalproductionofthisfamousworkbyNobelLaureateLuigiPirandello.Firststagedin1921,thissurrealistictragicomedydaredtoaskfundamentalquestionsabouttheverynatureofartandentertainment,blurringthelinebetweenrealityandartifice.TheplayopenswithactorsinrehearsalforaPirandelloplaywhensixnamelesscharactersunexpectedlyappear.Thesecharactersaresearchingfortheauthorwhofailedtofinishtheirstory,leavingthemincompleteandunrealized.Thisremarkableworkisincrediblyrelevanttoday,aswellaspoignantandfunny.TheLos Angeles TimessaidofAquila’sproduction,“superb…intelligenceandlaser-sharplinereadings.”$34,$26,$17 ET

virGiniA oPerAThe ValkyrieFriday, February 18 at 8 p.m.Sunday, February 20 at 2 p.m.

TheVirginiaOperabringsWagner’sepicmasterpiecetotheCenterfortheArts.Thecornerstoneofthemajestic“RingCycle,”The Valkyrieisthesecondpartofthismagnificenttetralogy,andhasachievedimmensepopularity

asanindependentwork.InthismagnumopusbasedonNorseandTeutonicmyths,apowerfulgodistornbetweenconflictingloyaltiesamonghismortalanddivinechildreninhisdesiretopossessamagicalringthatwillmakehimomnipotent.Wagner’sbrilliantscoreincludes

“RideoftheValkyries,”oneofthemostfamousandexhilaratingpiecesintheoperaticliterature,andthebreathtakingfinaleleavesaudiencesspeechless.SunginGermanwithEnglishsupertitles.$86,$72,$44–Friday$98,$80,$48–Sunday VO

druMline liveSunday, February 27 at 7 p.m.Afteraselloutperformancein2009,Drumline LIVEisbackwithanenhanced,newshow.Thisvibrantandenergeticphenomenonbringsshow-stylemarchingbandsfromthecollegefootballfieldtotheCenter’sstage.Thesepercussion-drivenperformancescapturedtheattentionofmillionswiththehitmovieDrumline,andnowthisliveshow,basedonthehalftimetraditionathistoricallyblackcollegesanduniversities,ispackinginaudiencesacrossthecountry.

“Explosivepercussion,resoundingbrass,anddazzlingchoreography,”declaresThe Morning Call.TheextraordinarymusiciansanddancersperformcontemporaryhiphopandR&Bhits,classicMotowntunesandtherousingmusicofpopularbrass-basedbandslikeEarth,WindandFire.Buttheheartoftheshowisunquestionablythetalentedpercussionistswhosespectacularshowdownastoundswithitsprecisionandforce.Theirrhythmicsounds,phenomenalchoreography,andincredibleathleticismamazeaudiencesofallages.$46,$38,$23 ff AE

Perú neGro with eva ayllónFestejoSaturday, January 22 at 8 p.m.TheLos Angeles Timesdescribesthiscolorful,energeticensembleas“acarnivalofrhythm.”Formed40yearsagotocelebratePeru’sAfricanculturalheritage,PerúNegrohasbroughttheuniquemusicanddancetraditionsoftheAfro-Peruviancommunitytoaudiencesacrosstheglobe.Officiallydesignated“CulturalAmbassadorsofPeruvianCulture,”thisgroupofmorethan30dancersandmusiciansperformtherhythms,soundsandmovementspropagatedalongPeru’scoastbyAfricanslaves.Theirprogramsfillthestagewithfestiveandcelebratorydancesinterwovenwithvibrantlivemusicthatrecreatestheirfolkloricancestry.TheseelectrifyingAfro-PeruvianartiststeamupwithsultrysongstressEvaAyllón,oftencalled

“Peru’sTinaTurner,”whosethree-decadecareerhasestablishedheras“oneofthegreatfiguresoftoday’sLatinmusic.”(NPR Music)$46,$38,$23 ff GV AD


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“[Danú]stirsthebloodandliftstheheart,”saysIrish Music Magazine.ThisspiritedensemblefromIreland’sCountyWaterfordoffersanauthenticandpassionatecelebrationofCelticculturewithitshigh-energyperformances.Formorethanadecade,Danúhasperformedtoenthusiasticaudiencesaroundtheglobewithitsuseoftraditionalinstrumentssuchasflute,tinwhistle,fiddle,buttonaccordion,andbouzoukiaccompaniedbyexquisitevocals.PraisedbyThe New York Timesforits“fiercefiddlereels”and

“pensiveballads,”thisgroupoftalentedmusiciansmakesitsCenterfortheArtsdebut,performingagloriousmixofancientIrishmusictocelebrateSt.Patrick’sDay.$44,$36,$22 ff GV

virGiniA oPerAMadama ButterflyFriday, april 1 at 8 p.m.Sunday, april 3 at 2 p.m.

TheVirginiaOperaconcludesitsseasonwithastunningproductionofPuccini’sheartbreakingMadama Butterfly.ThisbelovedmasterpiecetransportsaudiencestotheJapanesecityofNagasakiattheturnofthe20thcentury.

CulturescollideandtragedyensueswhenaflippantAmericanofficertakesayounggeishaashisbrideandthenleavesherwhenhereturnshometotheU.S.Afteranxiouslyawaitinghisreturnforyears,thelovesickgirlisdistraughttolearnthatherhusbandhasremarried.Thispoignanttaleoflove,betrayal,andsacrificehasbecomeonethemostbelovedworksinallofoperaticliterature.Thiscaptivatingoperatouchestheheartwithitsdeephumantragedy,powerfulmusic,andtheextraordinaryvoicesoftheVirginiaOpera.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.$86,$72,$44–Friday$98,$80,$48–Sunday VO

PArSonS dAnCewith east village Opera CompanyRemember MeFriday, april 8 at 8 p.m.ParsonsDancereturnstotheCenterwiththeEastVillageOperaCompanytopresentthelatestversionofitsacclaimedrockdanceopera,Remember Me,adynamicandoriginalperformanceexperience.Thismodernballettellsacompellingtaleofjealousyandrivalry,andfeatureselectrifyingchoreographybyDavidParsons,cuttingedgemusicfromthisGrammy-nominatedrockoperaensemble,stunningcostumesbydesignerAustinScarlettofProject Runway,anddramaticlightingandmultimediaspecialeffectsbyTonyAward-winningdesignerHowellBinkley.TheVillage Voicepraisedits

“eye-poppingeffects,excellentshowbiz-savvyperformers”and“lustysensualmovement”andraved,“Parsonsenterstherealmofpopspectaclewithavengeance!”For25years,ParsonsDancehasdelightedaudiencesworldwide,performingcontemporaryAmericandancewithextraordinaryartistryandupliftingspirit.Don’tmissthisopportunitytoseethisnewestworkintherepertoryofthegiftedchoreographer.$44,$36,$22 DD AD

ruSSiAn nATionAl BAlleT TheATreRomeo and JulietSaturday, april 9 at 8 p.m.ThisspectacularcompanybringsthegreatestlovestoryofalltimetothestageinthegrandtraditionofRussianballet.Petipa’sbrilliantchoreographyandTchaikovsky’sgorgeousscoreilluminateShakespeare’sclassicheartrendingtaleofyoungstar-crossedloversfallingvictimtofamilyhatred.Theballetisperformedwiththeawe-inspiringartistryoftheseRussiandancers,andenhancedwiththeresplendentcostumesandsets.FounderandlegendaryBolshoidancerElenaRadchenkohasdedicatedthecompanytopreservingthenationaltraditionofRussianballetworks,whilealsodevelopingnewtalentsthroughoutRussia.

“Acutabovemanyofitsrivals.”(The Washington Post)$54,$46,$27 ff DD AD

ruSSiAn nATionAl BAlleT TheATre Swan LakeSunday, april 10 at 4 p.m.InthegreattraditionofgrandRussianballet,theRussianNationalBalletTheatrepresentsamagicalproductionofthisbelovedfantasyballet.

“RealRussianenergyandpassion.”(SanDiego.com)Swan LakewasinspiredbytheancientGermanlegendofOdette,aprincessturnedintoaswanbyanevilsorcerer’scurse.Withitsmelodramaticplottwists,Petipa’sexquisitechoreographyandTchaikovsky’smagnificentscore,thisenchantingballetisamongthemostreveredintheclassicalcanon.ItisbroughttostagebythisleadingRussianballetcompanywithallofthebreathtakingvirtuosityandstunningcostumesthatmakeSwan Lakeadelightforthewholefamily.$54,$46,$27 ff AD

orPheuS ChAMBer orCheSTrAArabella Steinbacher, violinSaturday, april 23 at 8 p.m.Knownforperformingadiverserepertoire,thisGrammyAward-winningensemblehasinvigoratedaudiencesandcriticsaroundtheworldwithitssuperiorartistry,energy,anddistinctiveapproachtomusic-making.Foundedin1972,theOrpheusChamberOrchestraisoneofthefewself-governingorchestrasinthemusicworldtoday,performingwithoutaconductorandrotatingthemusicalleadershiprolesforeachpiece.“TheOrpheusChamberOrchestraelegantlyrefutesthenotionthatacollectivemindisunlikelytoproducethesamecaliberofperformanceproducedbyasinglemind.”(Chicago Tribune)ThismarvelousensemblejoinsforceswithGermanviolinvirtuosoArabellaSteinbachertoperformaprogramthatincludesStrauss’SerenadeinE-flatMajor,Op.7;Hartmann’sConcerto Funèbre;Schubert’sRondoforViolinandStrings,D.438;andHaydn’s“London”Symphony(No.104).$56,$48,$28 MM AM

TriShA BroWn dAnCe CoMPAnySaturday, april 30 at 8 p.m.Thisastonishingnine-membercompanyhasbeenchallengingtheboundariesofcontemporarydancesinceitslegendaryartisticdirector,TrishaBrown,foundeditfourdecadesago.Hailedas

“theinnovativehighpriestessofpostmoderndance”byThe New York Times,thisdancepioneerbeganattheJudsonDanceTheaterwhereshepushedthelimitsofaccepteddancemovement.Withtheformationofherowncompanyin1970,BrownexploredalternativeperformancespacesofSoho,stagingperformancesonrooftopsandwalls,investigatingtherelationshipbetweendancemovementandgravity,andcollaboratedwithrenownedartistssuchasRobertRauschenbergandLaurieAnderson.Celebrating40yearsofpresentingabstractdancethatisinventive,intellectualandalwayscuttingedge,theTrishaBrownDanceCompanyperformsanintimateeveningofextraordinarydanceincludinganewworkentitledPygmalionaswellasothernewandrevivedworksfromthecompany’srepertory.$44,$36,$22 DD AD

keyBoArd ConverSATionS® WiTh JeFFrey SieGelParis 1911—A Festive Musical Year!Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m.JeffreySiegelconcludeshisseasonofKeyboardConversationswithadelightfullookatthemusicthatflourishedinParisin1911—arguablyoneofthegreatestandmostproductiveyearsinclassicalmusichistory.Inthis“concertwithcommentary,”Mr.Siegelsharessomeofthemostengagingandenduringcompositionswrittenandperformed100yearsagoinParis.TheprogramincludesRavel’stouchingValses Nobles et Sentimentale,thePreludesofDebussyandFauré,andPetrouchka,Stravinsky’sbeautifulRussianballetaboutapuppetthatcomestolife.$38,$30,$19 ff KC

TheATer oF The FirST AMendMenTLive WireSaturday, May 7 at 8 p.m.Live Wirerecreatesthedistinctivelook,excitingsound,andnostalgicfeeloftheclassicradiodaysofthe1930s,presentingaselectionofauthenticshowsdrawnfromGeorgeMasonUniversity’sextensiveFederalTheatreProjectarchives.TheseshowswerecreatedaspartoftheNewDeal’sWorksProgressAdministration’s(WPA)attempttokeeptheradioindustryaliveduringtheGreatDepressionandareperformedbyacastofprofessionalactorsandmusiciansfromMason’saward-winningTheateroftheFirstAmendment.Spanningarangeofstylesfrom“LivingNewspaper”tomysterytomusicale,TheateroftheFirstAmendment’soriginalstagingofLive Wirein1992wascriticallyacclaimedbyTheWashington PostandwasbroadcastbyNationalPublicRadio.$36,$28,$18 ET

MeTroPoliTAn JAzz orCheSTrAFriday, March 12 at 8 p.m.ThissuperbgroupofoutstandingmusiciansfromtheWashington,D.C.areaisknownforitsstunninginterpretationsoftraditionalclassicsbyjazzmasterssuchasDukeEllington,CountBasie,andLouisArmstrong.EachtimetheMetropolitanJazzOrchestraappearsattheCenter,thisgreatbandbringsthehousedownandtheaudiencetoitsfeet.ArtisticdirectorJimCarroll’sdistinguishedperformingcareerincludesappearancesatCarnegieHall,RoyalAlbertHall,andtheWhiteHousewithgroupslikeWoodyHerman’sThunderingHerd,theSmithsonianJazzMasterworksOrchestra,andtheStanKentonOrchestra.Mr.CarrollistheDirectorofJazzStudiesatGeorgeMasonUniversity.$40,$32,$20 ff AE AM

keyBoArd ConverSATionS® WiTh JeFFrey SieGelNorthern LightsSunday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

“Insightfulandpoeticallyinterpreted,bothinwordsandmusic,”saysThe Washington PostofJeffreySiegel’sunique“concertswithcommentary”series,whichareajoyforboththepianoaficionadoandnovicealike.InthisKeyboardConversationsperformance,Mr.SiegeltakestheaudienceonajourneytoNorthernEuropetoexperienceasmorgasbordofshort,atmosphericmoodpicturesinsoundbytheNorwegianEdvardGrieg,theFinnishJeanSibelius,theDanishCarlNielsen,andtheGermanJohannesBrahms.$38,$30,$19 ff KC

TAnGo BuenoS AireSSaturday, March 5 at 8 p.m.Sunday, March 6 at 4 p.m.

“Swirling,fast-pacedtapestriesofmovement,lacedwithproudposturesandsensualcouplings,”saidThe Washington Postafterapreviousperformancebythiscelebratedcompany,whichisknownasArgentina’sgreatestculturalexportandthemostauthenticanduncompromisingrepresentativeoftheTango.TangoBuenosAiresneverfailstoenraptureaudiencesasthediversestylesoftangoareperformedwithdazzlingintricacy,dramaticflourish,anddeepemotionandpassion.Formedin1986,TangoBuenosAiresfeaturesacollectionofdazzlingdancers,talentedvocalists,andgiftedinstrumentalists.TogethertheytracethehistoryoftheArgentineTango,anintegralpartoftheirculturethatwasborninthedancehallsandbrothelsinthelate19thcenturyandsweptEuropeashighsocietyembracedthisuniquedancesensation.$46,$38,$23 DD GV AD


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“[Danú]stirsthebloodandliftstheheart,”saysIrish Music Magazine.ThisspiritedensemblefromIreland’sCountyWaterfordoffersanauthenticandpassionatecelebrationofCelticculturewithitshigh-energyperformances.Formorethanadecade,Danúhasperformedtoenthusiasticaudiencesaroundtheglobewithitsuseoftraditionalinstrumentssuchasflute,tinwhistle,fiddle,buttonaccordion,andbouzoukiaccompaniedbyexquisitevocals.PraisedbyThe New York Timesforits“fiercefiddlereels”and

“pensiveballads,”thisgroupoftalentedmusiciansmakesitsCenterfortheArtsdebut,performingagloriousmixofancientIrishmusictocelebrateSt.Patrick’sDay.$44,$36,$22 ff GV

virGiniA oPerAMadama ButterflyFriday, april 1 at 8 p.m.Sunday, april 3 at 2 p.m.

TheVirginiaOperaconcludesitsseasonwithastunningproductionofPuccini’sheartbreakingMadama Butterfly.ThisbelovedmasterpiecetransportsaudiencestotheJapanesecityofNagasakiattheturnofthe20thcentury.

CulturescollideandtragedyensueswhenaflippantAmericanofficertakesayounggeishaashisbrideandthenleavesherwhenhereturnshometotheU.S.Afteranxiouslyawaitinghisreturnforyears,thelovesickgirlisdistraughttolearnthatherhusbandhasremarried.Thispoignanttaleoflove,betrayal,andsacrificehasbecomeonethemostbelovedworksinallofoperaticliterature.Thiscaptivatingoperatouchestheheartwithitsdeephumantragedy,powerfulmusic,andtheextraordinaryvoicesoftheVirginiaOpera.SunginItalianwithEnglishsupertitles.$86,$72,$44–Friday$98,$80,$48–Sunday VO

PArSonS dAnCewith east village Opera CompanyRemember MeFriday, april 8 at 8 p.m.ParsonsDancereturnstotheCenterwiththeEastVillageOperaCompanytopresentthelatestversionofitsacclaimedrockdanceopera,Remember Me,adynamicandoriginalperformanceexperience.Thismodernballettellsacompellingtaleofjealousyandrivalry,andfeatureselectrifyingchoreographybyDavidParsons,cuttingedgemusicfromthisGrammy-nominatedrockoperaensemble,stunningcostumesbydesignerAustinScarlettofProject Runway,anddramaticlightingandmultimediaspecialeffectsbyTonyAward-winningdesignerHowellBinkley.TheVillage Voicepraisedits

“eye-poppingeffects,excellentshowbiz-savvyperformers”and“lustysensualmovement”andraved,“Parsonsenterstherealmofpopspectaclewithavengeance!”For25years,ParsonsDancehasdelightedaudiencesworldwide,performingcontemporaryAmericandancewithextraordinaryartistryandupliftingspirit.Don’tmissthisopportunitytoseethisnewestworkintherepertoryofthegiftedchoreographer.$44,$36,$22 DD AD

ruSSiAn nATionAl BAlleT TheATreRomeo and JulietSaturday, april 9 at 8 p.m.ThisspectacularcompanybringsthegreatestlovestoryofalltimetothestageinthegrandtraditionofRussianballet.Petipa’sbrilliantchoreographyandTchaikovsky’sgorgeousscoreilluminateShakespeare’sclassicheartrendingtaleofyoungstar-crossedloversfallingvictimtofamilyhatred.Theballetisperformedwiththeawe-inspiringartistryoftheseRussiandancers,andenhancedwiththeresplendentcostumesandsets.FounderandlegendaryBolshoidancerElenaRadchenkohasdedicatedthecompanytopreservingthenationaltraditionofRussianballetworks,whilealsodevelopingnewtalentsthroughoutRussia.

“Acutabovemanyofitsrivals.”(The Washington Post)$54,$46,$27 ff DD AD

ruSSiAn nATionAl BAlleT TheATre Swan LakeSunday, april 10 at 4 p.m.InthegreattraditionofgrandRussianballet,theRussianNationalBalletTheatrepresentsamagicalproductionofthisbelovedfantasyballet.

“RealRussianenergyandpassion.”(SanDiego.com)Swan LakewasinspiredbytheancientGermanlegendofOdette,aprincessturnedintoaswanbyanevilsorcerer’scurse.Withitsmelodramaticplottwists,Petipa’sexquisitechoreographyandTchaikovsky’smagnificentscore,thisenchantingballetisamongthemostreveredintheclassicalcanon.ItisbroughttostagebythisleadingRussianballetcompanywithallofthebreathtakingvirtuosityandstunningcostumesthatmakeSwan Lakeadelightforthewholefamily.$54,$46,$27 ff AD

orPheuS ChAMBer orCheSTrAArabella Steinbacher, violinSaturday, april 23 at 8 p.m.Knownforperformingadiverserepertoire,thisGrammyAward-winningensemblehasinvigoratedaudiencesandcriticsaroundtheworldwithitssuperiorartistry,energy,anddistinctiveapproachtomusic-making.Foundedin1972,theOrpheusChamberOrchestraisoneofthefewself-governingorchestrasinthemusicworldtoday,performingwithoutaconductorandrotatingthemusicalleadershiprolesforeachpiece.“TheOrpheusChamberOrchestraelegantlyrefutesthenotionthatacollectivemindisunlikelytoproducethesamecaliberofperformanceproducedbyasinglemind.”(Chicago Tribune)ThismarvelousensemblejoinsforceswithGermanviolinvirtuosoArabellaSteinbachertoperformaprogramthatincludesStrauss’SerenadeinE-flatMajor,Op.7;Hartmann’sConcerto Funèbre;Schubert’sRondoforViolinandStrings,D.438;andHaydn’s“London”Symphony(No.104).$56,$48,$28 MM AM

TriShA BroWn dAnCe CoMPAnySaturday, april 30 at 8 p.m.Thisastonishingnine-membercompanyhasbeenchallengingtheboundariesofcontemporarydancesinceitslegendaryartisticdirector,TrishaBrown,foundeditfourdecadesago.Hailedas

“theinnovativehighpriestessofpostmoderndance”byThe New York Times,thisdancepioneerbeganattheJudsonDanceTheaterwhereshepushedthelimitsofaccepteddancemovement.Withtheformationofherowncompanyin1970,BrownexploredalternativeperformancespacesofSoho,stagingperformancesonrooftopsandwalls,investigatingtherelationshipbetweendancemovementandgravity,andcollaboratedwithrenownedartistssuchasRobertRauschenbergandLaurieAnderson.Celebrating40yearsofpresentingabstractdancethatisinventive,intellectualandalwayscuttingedge,theTrishaBrownDanceCompanyperformsanintimateeveningofextraordinarydanceincludinganewworkentitledPygmalionaswellasothernewandrevivedworksfromthecompany’srepertory.$44,$36,$22 DD AD

keyBoArd ConverSATionS® WiTh JeFFrey SieGelParis 1911—A Festive Musical Year!Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m.JeffreySiegelconcludeshisseasonofKeyboardConversationswithadelightfullookatthemusicthatflourishedinParisin1911—arguablyoneofthegreatestandmostproductiveyearsinclassicalmusichistory.Inthis“concertwithcommentary,”Mr.Siegelsharessomeofthemostengagingandenduringcompositionswrittenandperformed100yearsagoinParis.TheprogramincludesRavel’stouchingValses Nobles et Sentimentale,thePreludesofDebussyandFauré,andPetrouchka,Stravinsky’sbeautifulRussianballetaboutapuppetthatcomestolife.$38,$30,$19 ff KC

TheATer oF The FirST AMendMenTLive WireSaturday, May 7 at 8 p.m.Live Wirerecreatesthedistinctivelook,excitingsound,andnostalgicfeeloftheclassicradiodaysofthe1930s,presentingaselectionofauthenticshowsdrawnfromGeorgeMasonUniversity’sextensiveFederalTheatreProjectarchives.TheseshowswerecreatedaspartoftheNewDeal’sWorksProgressAdministration’s(WPA)attempttokeeptheradioindustryaliveduringtheGreatDepressionandareperformedbyacastofprofessionalactorsandmusiciansfromMason’saward-winningTheateroftheFirstAmendment.Spanningarangeofstylesfrom“LivingNewspaper”tomysterytomusicale,TheateroftheFirstAmendment’soriginalstagingofLive Wirein1992wascriticallyacclaimedbyTheWashington PostandwasbroadcastbyNationalPublicRadio.$36,$28,$18 ET

MeTroPoliTAn JAzz orCheSTrAFriday, March 12 at 8 p.m.ThissuperbgroupofoutstandingmusiciansfromtheWashington,D.C.areaisknownforitsstunninginterpretationsoftraditionalclassicsbyjazzmasterssuchasDukeEllington,CountBasie,andLouisArmstrong.EachtimetheMetropolitanJazzOrchestraappearsattheCenter,thisgreatbandbringsthehousedownandtheaudiencetoitsfeet.ArtisticdirectorJimCarroll’sdistinguishedperformingcareerincludesappearancesatCarnegieHall,RoyalAlbertHall,andtheWhiteHousewithgroupslikeWoodyHerman’sThunderingHerd,theSmithsonianJazzMasterworksOrchestra,andtheStanKentonOrchestra.Mr.CarrollistheDirectorofJazzStudiesatGeorgeMasonUniversity.$40,$32,$20 ff AE AM

keyBoArd ConverSATionS® WiTh JeFFrey SieGelNorthern LightsSunday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

“Insightfulandpoeticallyinterpreted,bothinwordsandmusic,”saysThe Washington PostofJeffreySiegel’sunique“concertswithcommentary”series,whichareajoyforboththepianoaficionadoandnovicealike.InthisKeyboardConversationsperformance,Mr.SiegeltakestheaudienceonajourneytoNorthernEuropetoexperienceasmorgasbordofshort,atmosphericmoodpicturesinsoundbytheNorwegianEdvardGrieg,theFinnishJeanSibelius,theDanishCarlNielsen,andtheGermanJohannesBrahms.$38,$30,$19 ff KC

TAnGo BuenoS AireSSaturday, March 5 at 8 p.m.Sunday, March 6 at 4 p.m.

“Swirling,fast-pacedtapestriesofmovement,lacedwithproudposturesandsensualcouplings,”saidThe Washington Postafterapreviousperformancebythiscelebratedcompany,whichisknownasArgentina’sgreatestculturalexportandthemostauthenticanduncompromisingrepresentativeoftheTango.TangoBuenosAiresneverfailstoenraptureaudiencesasthediversestylesoftangoareperformedwithdazzlingintricacy,dramaticflourish,anddeepemotionandpassion.Formedin1986,TangoBuenosAiresfeaturesacollectionofdazzlingdancers,talentedvocalists,andgiftedinstrumentalists.TogethertheytracethehistoryoftheArgentineTango,anintegralpartoftheirculturethatwasborninthedancehallsandbrothelsinthelate19thcenturyandsweptEuropeashighsocietyembracedthisuniquedancesensation.$46,$38,$23 DD GV AD

n 5:00 p.m.: arts byGeorge! event • showcases of college of visual and performing arts students • sumptuous cuisine and fine wines • silent auction of unique arts-related items and experiences

n 8:00 p.m.: concert hall performance by Joel grey n 9:45 p.m.: champagne and dessert reception on stage with Joel grey

$200/person.

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An eveninG CeleBrATinG The ArTS AT MASon To BeneFiT STudenT SCholArShiPS And The GreAT PerForMAnCeS AT MASon SeASon

Don and tota conwell, event co-chairslarry Kelly, so J. lim and carolyn peterson, sponsorship co-chairs

SATurdAy, SePTeMBer 25, 2010

Join us for a benefit in support of student scholarships at george mason university’s college of visual and performing arts and the great performances at mason season at the center for the arts. the evening begins by showcasing the remarkable talents of mason students amid an array of spectacular food and beverages, and culminates in the concert hall with a performance by oscar and tony award-winner, Joel grey, hailed as "the quintessential song-and-dance man," by The Washington Post. afterward, a private dessert and champagne reception with the artist takes place on stage.

our 5th anniversary celebration will be the first in the newly expanded de laski performing arts building, providing many new and exciting opportunities for our guests.

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andsocieties.CVPAhonorsthevalueofthegreattraditionsintheartswhileactivelyengaginginthecreationofnewworksandideas.

CVPAstudentsenjoytheintenseprofessionaltrainingofanartsconservatoryalongwiththevastresourcesofamajorresearchuniversity.Theyareguidedbyafacultyofdedicatedartist-teachers

whothemselvespracticewhattheyteach—performingandexhibitingatrenownedvenuesacrossthecountryandaroundtheworld.

StudentorganizationswithintheSchoolsofMusic,Dance,andArtaswellasGeorgeMasonUniversityPlayersmakeitpossibleforthestudentstoadvancetheircraftformallyandinformallythroughouttheyear.Theyperform,createandexhibitworkinawidevarietyofpublicvenuesoncampusrangingfromthegrandConcertHalltotheintimateTheaterSpace,andthenewlyopenedFineArtGallery.

MajornewfacilitiesareopeningillustratingMason’scommitmenttothearts.ThankstothetransformationalgiftofthedeLaskiFamilyFoundation,amajorexpansionofthePerformingArtsBuildingwillopeninFall2010,dramaticallyincreasingteachingandrehearsalspaceformusicanddance.ThenewArtandDesignbuildingopenedinthefallof2009,effectivelydoublingthedepartment’steachingandstudiospace.

Thisextraordinaryfusionoftheacademicandtheprofessional,thecampusandthecommunity,thepastandthepresent,definesthecollegeasitmovesforwardintoadecadeofgrowthanddiscovery.

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GeorGe MASon univerSiTy PlAyerSPericles by ShakespeareOctober 21–23 and 28–30 at 8 p.m.October 23, 30, and 31 at 2 p.m.TheGeorgeMasonUniversityPlayers,committedtobringingtheexcitementoflivetheatertotheMasoncommunityandtheregion,produceawidevarietyoftheatricalperformances,fromnewplaystoclassics,featuringtalentedMasonstudentsonstageandbehindthescenes,underthedirectionoffacultyorguestartists.TheaterSpace$12Adults,$8Students,StaffandSeniors

SeeourstarsinthemakingintheseexcitingstudentproductionspresentedbyourDance,Music,andTheaterstudentsinMason’sCollegeofVisualandPerformingArts!Orderanyoftheseeventswithyoursubscription,andyouwillsave 10% off the listed price.

exterior rendering of the expansion of the performing arts building recognizing the leadership gift of the de laski family foundation and Donald and the late nancy de laski. opening fall 2010.

the new art and Design building. opened fall 2009.

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GeorGe MASon univerSiTy SyMPhony orCheSTrA And ChoruSeSHoliday ConcertSunday, December 12 at 7 p.m.GeorgeMasonUniversitySymphonyOrchestraandChorusesjoinforcesforanannualconcertthatfeaturestraditionalfavorites,andthealways-popularaudiencesing-along.ConcertHall$20Adults,$15StudentsandSeniors

GeorGe MASon univerSiTy dAnCe CoMPAny2011 Gala ConcertMarch 25 & 26 at 8 p.m.TheGalaConcertistheDanceCompany’scrowningseasonevent.PresentedintheConcertHallandfeaturinglivemusic,theprogramincludesworksbycontemporaryprofessionalchoreographers.ConcertHall$20Adults,$12Students,StaffandSeniors

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STUdENT pROdUcTIONSbacKstage notesPre-Performance DiscussionsEachofourConcertHallperformancesisprecededbyalivelypresentationledbylocalexperts,andsometimestheartistthemselves.Thesepopulardiscussionsareawonderfulwaytogainadeeperunderstandingandappreciationfortheperformanceyouareabouttosee.Pre-performanceDiscussionsareheldonGrandTierIIIinarelaxed,conversationalatmosphere45minutespriortoeachperformance.Admissionisfreetoallticketholders.

ParkingThereisplentyofinexpensivecoveredparkingintheParkingDeckadjacenttothefacilityandfreeparkinginoutdoorlotsjustashortwalkaway.

ChildrenParentsarethebestjudgesofwhatismostappropriatefortheirchildren.However,duetothelengthandcontentofourperformances,werecommendthatchildrenattendinganeventbeatleastsixyearsofage.Allchildren,regardlessofage,musthaveaticket.

Family Friendly PerformancesManyeventsareparticularlysuitedtofamiliesattendingtogetherandaredesignatedasFamilyFriendly.youththroughGrade12qualifyforhalf-priceticketstoFamilyFriendlyeventswhenaccompaniedbyanadult.FamilyFriendlyeventscanbeidentifiedbythisicon ff .

ConcessionsBeforeeachperformanceandduringallintermissions,beveragesandlightsnacksareavailableforpurchase.Beveragesincludewine,coffee,tea,softdrinks,andbottledwater.

educational OutreachThroughouttheseason,weorganizeworkshopswithourtouringartistsforstudentsinlocalschools.Theseprogramsarevaluableeducationaltoolsforthestudents,andhelpcreateagreaterappreciationandunderstandingfortheperformingarts.


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Mason’sCollegeofVisualandPerformingArts(CVPA)isdedicatedtoadvancingthestudy,creation,performance,andexhibitionofthearts,actingonastrongbeliefintheirtransformativeinfluenceonindividuals

andsocieties.CVPAhonorsthevalueofthegreattraditionsintheartswhileactivelyengaginginthecreationofnewworksandideas.

CVPAstudentsenjoytheintenseprofessionaltrainingofanartsconservatoryalongwiththevastresourcesofamajorresearchuniversity.Theyareguidedbyafacultyofdedicatedartist-teachers

whothemselvespracticewhattheyteach—performingandexhibitingatrenownedvenuesacrossthecountryandaroundtheworld.

StudentorganizationswithintheSchoolsofMusic,Dance,andArtaswellasGeorgeMasonUniversityPlayersmakeitpossibleforthestudentstoadvancetheircraftformallyandinformallythroughouttheyear.Theyperform,createandexhibitworkinawidevarietyofpublicvenuesoncampusrangingfromthegrandConcertHalltotheintimateTheaterSpace,andthenewlyopenedFineArtGallery.

MajornewfacilitiesareopeningillustratingMason’scommitmenttothearts.ThankstothetransformationalgiftofthedeLaskiFamilyFoundation,amajorexpansionofthePerformingArtsBuildingwillopeninFall2010,dramaticallyincreasingteachingandrehearsalspaceformusicanddance.ThenewArtandDesignbuildingopenedinthefallof2009,effectivelydoublingthedepartment’steachingandstudiospace.

Thisextraordinaryfusionoftheacademicandtheprofessional,thecampusandthecommunity,thepastandthepresent,definesthecollegeasitmovesforwardintoadecadeofgrowthanddiscovery.

the college of visual anD performing arts

GeorGe MASon univerSiTy PlAyerSPericles by ShakespeareOctober 21–23 and 28–30 at 8 p.m.October 23, 30, and 31 at 2 p.m.TheGeorgeMasonUniversityPlayers,committedtobringingtheexcitementoflivetheatertotheMasoncommunityandtheregion,produceawidevarietyoftheatricalperformances,fromnewplaystoclassics,featuringtalentedMasonstudentsonstageandbehindthescenes,underthedirectionoffacultyorguestartists.TheaterSpace$12Adults,$8Students,StaffandSeniors

SeeourstarsinthemakingintheseexcitingstudentproductionspresentedbyourDance,Music,andTheaterstudentsinMason’sCollegeofVisualandPerformingArts!Orderanyoftheseeventswithyoursubscription,andyouwillsave 10% off the listed price.

exterior rendering of the expansion of the performing arts building recognizing the leadership gift of the de laski family foundation and Donald and the late nancy de laski. opening fall 2010.

the new art and Design building. opened fall 2009.

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GeorGe MASon univerSiTy SyMPhony orCheSTrA And ChoruSeSHoliday ConcertSunday, December 12 at 7 p.m.GeorgeMasonUniversitySymphonyOrchestraandChorusesjoinforcesforanannualconcertthatfeaturestraditionalfavorites,andthealways-popularaudiencesing-along.ConcertHall$20Adults,$15StudentsandSeniors

GeorGe MASon univerSiTy dAnCe CoMPAny2011 Gala ConcertMarch 25 & 26 at 8 p.m.TheGalaConcertistheDanceCompany’scrowningseasonevent.PresentedintheConcertHallandfeaturinglivemusic,theprogramincludesworksbycontemporaryprofessionalchoreographers.ConcertHall$20Adults,$12Students,StaffandSeniors

college of visual anD performing arts

STUdENT pROdUcTIONSbacKstage notesPre-Performance DiscussionsEachofourConcertHallperformancesisprecededbyalivelypresentationledbylocalexperts,andsometimestheartistthemselves.Thesepopulardiscussionsareawonderfulwaytogainadeeperunderstandingandappreciationfortheperformanceyouareabouttosee.Pre-performanceDiscussionsareheldonGrandTierIIIinarelaxed,conversationalatmosphere45minutespriortoeachperformance.Admissionisfreetoallticketholders.

ParkingThereisplentyofinexpensivecoveredparkingintheParkingDeckadjacenttothefacilityandfreeparkinginoutdoorlotsjustashortwalkaway.

ChildrenParentsarethebestjudgesofwhatismostappropriatefortheirchildren.However,duetothelengthandcontentofourperformances,werecommendthatchildrenattendinganeventbeatleastsixyearsofage.Allchildren,regardlessofage,musthaveaticket.

Family Friendly PerformancesManyeventsareparticularlysuitedtofamiliesattendingtogetherandaredesignatedasFamilyFriendly.youththroughGrade12qualifyforhalf-priceticketstoFamilyFriendlyeventswhenaccompaniedbyanadult.FamilyFriendlyeventscanbeidentifiedbythisicon ff .

ConcessionsBeforeeachperformanceandduringallintermissions,beveragesandlightsnacksareavailableforpurchase.Beveragesincludewine,coffee,tea,softdrinks,andbottledwater.

educational OutreachThroughouttheseason,weorganizeworkshopswithourtouringartistsforstudentsinlocalschools.Theseprogramsarevaluableeducationaltoolsforthestudents,andhelpcreateagreaterappreciationandunderstandingfortheperformingarts.

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