Leon Bates
Gershwin on Broadway
with Louise Toppin and Robert Mack
Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 pm
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One of America’s leading pianists, Leon Bates performs on concert stages around the world. Audiences and critics always respond enthusiastically to his exceptional talent and musical spirit. “Mr. Bates has all the brilliance wanted, but so much more,” writes The Irish Times. Audiences are on their feet whenever Bates performs his signature rendition of Gershwin’s classic, Rhapsody in Blue. Now, this major artist focuses his pianistic genius on the immortal Broadway classics of Gershwin in a delightful and entertaining program that includes two of the best singers currently performing on Broadway. In Gershwin on Broadway, he is joined by extraordinary vocalists Louise Toppin and Robert Mack. This production brings to life longtime favorites from great hit shows like Lady Be Good, Funny Face, Strike Up the Band, and Girl Crazy.
$40, $32, $20
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U.S. Premiere Tour
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Andrew Litton, principal conductor
Andre Watts, piano
Sunday, Nov. 4 at 4 pm
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This season American audiences will witness this renowned Norwegian orchestra as it makes its first U.S. tour. One of the world’s oldest orchestral ensembles, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra’s long and illustrious history includes associations with some of history’s finest maestros, most notably Edvard Grieg. It is now under the direction of the renowned American conductor Andrew Litton, described as “very inspiring and deeply musical” (Bergens Tiedende). One of the music world’s most celebrated piano superstars, Andre Watts joins the orchestra for Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Also included on the program is Knut Vaage Chatter and Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony No. 5 and Festive Overture, Op. 96.
$56, $48, $28
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King’s Singers
Joy to the World
Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 pm
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The pure enjoyment they evoke in performance has captured the imagination and adoration of audiences worldwide. “Still unmatched for their musicality and sheer ability to entertain,” raves The Times of London. Performing their traditional yule concert, the King’s Singers fill our concert hall with the very best of the holidays, from ancient works to modern pieces including Veni, Veni Emmanuel; Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming; The Coventry Carol; and Away in a Manger. For over thirty years, the King’s Singers have achieved perfection in blend, balance, and intonation. Don’t miss this opportunity to revel in the holiday spirit!
$46, $38, $23
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Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
and the Capitol Bones Big Band
A Stan Kenton Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 pm
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Using Stan Kenton’s Merry Christmas (1961) for inspiration, two of the area’s major jazz powerhouses, the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra and the Capitol Bones Big Band, join forces in an evening of swingin’ holiday music. Enjoy the original charts of Ralph Carmichael and Stan Kenton for an innovative version of Adeste Fideles, as well as myriad arrangements of holiday favorites. The concert features some of the top jazz musicians from the D.C. area in a holiday program that includes Vince Guaraldi’s Christmas Time Is Here, Bob Wells and Mel Tormé’s The Christmas Song, a smooth-as-silk version of Greensleeves, and a robust treatment of Big Bad Drummin’ Dude, featuring deftly juxtaposed elements from The Little Drummer Boy.
$40, $32, $20
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
with Pinchas Zukerman, violin/conductor
Friday, Jan. 11 at 8 pm
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In 1946, one of Britain’s greatest conductors, Sir Thomas Beecham, founded the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to bring the world’s greatest music to the people of his country. His legacy continues as the Orchestra offers audiences the highest possible standards of music making with a style that has been called, “incisive, insightful, and extremely beautiful.” (The Guardian) Renowned conductor and violinist Pinchas Zukerman, whose genius and prodigious technique have long been a marvel to critics and audiences, will join the RPO for this performance. The program includes Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 20, Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36.
$60, $52, $30
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Pipes, Drums and Dancers of the Royal Scots
Dragoon Guards
Sunday, Jan. 20
2 & 7 pm
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and Band of the Coldstream Guards take the stage for a splendid program of pomp and grandeur. Audiences thrill to the Rousing marches, inspiring anthems, ceremonial fanfares, and classic medleys as these illustrious regiments proudly share their heritage in a colorful, awe-nspiring, and moving performance. The tank crew members of The Pipes and Drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards gained international renown for their chart-topping “Amazing Grace” recording in the 70s. With a military lineage that dates back to the 17th century, these regiments stir the soul with their medleys devoted to sea songs, evocative bagpipe renditions, and of course, marches, including an exciting tribute to John Phillip Sousa!
$48, $40, $24
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Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
Jim Carroll, artistic director
Byron Stripling, trumpet
Friday, Feb. 8 at 8 pm
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The trademark of this dynamic group of outstanding musicians, pulled from the ranks of the metro area’s finest jazz players by artistic director Jim Carroll, has always been the insightful interpretation of revered jazz classics. For this performance, the orchestra welcomes trumpeter/actor/singer Byron Stripling in what promises to be a very special night of music. Stripling, artistic director of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, earned his stripes as lead trumpeter and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra and has also played and recorded extensively with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. The Los Angeles Times called him “a towering and powerful trumpet player.”
$38, $30, $19
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State Symphony of Mexico
Maestro Enrique Bátiz, conductor
Leonel Morales, piano
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 pm
For over 30 years the State Symphony of Mexico has created numerous recordings that cover a broad range of musical literature, including the works of Verdi and Rossini, Mexican and Spanish music, and the symphonies of Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Program includes Buxtehude’s Chacona in E-minor, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 in D-Major (“Reformation”), and Rachmaninoff’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 in D-minor, Op. 30.
$50, $42, $25
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Doc Watson
Hills of Home
with Richard Watson and David Holt
RESCHEDULED TO:
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008 AT 8 PM
Tickets for the originally scheduled performance on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at 8 pm will be honored for the Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 8 pm performance.

Doc Watson is the recipient of six GRAMMY Awards, a National Medal of the Arts, a National Heritage Fellowship, and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award. For this performance, Watson is joined by his grandson Richard, and longtime collaborator and GRAMMY-winning banjoist David Holt, making his Center for the Arts debut, showcasing his universally acknowledged genius and mastery of the flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar. Declared a “national treasure” by President Jimmy Carter, his genius includes an assortment of musical genres, including traditional ballads, fiddle tunes, blues, gospel, country, and contemporary music. This is a groundbreaking performance spanning generations and musical traditions.
$40, $32, $20
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Monterey Jazz Festival
Terence Blanchard, trumpet; James Moody, saxophone; Benny Green, piano; Nnenna Freelon, vocals; Derrick Hodges, bass; Kendrick Scott, drums
Sunday, Mar. 9 at 7 pm
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For lovers of great jazz, the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) has always been the ultimate jazz festival. This season marks its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate this milestone, the festival has organized a national tour. True to its tradition, it brings together old favorites and new talents, each of whom have strong connections to the festival. Terence Blanchard (trumpet) is a 2007 Artist in Residence at Monterey, James Moody (saxophone) has been performing at Monterey since 1963, Benny Green (piano) was part of the MJF High School All-Star Big Band, Nnenna Freelon (guest vocalist) has regularly performed at the MJF and the Next Generation Festival, and Kendrick Scott (drums) performed with the Berklee/Monterey Quartet. Anyone who loves jazz will want to experience the Monterey Jazz Festival so close to home!
$42, $34, $21
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Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra
The Eroica Effect
Andrew Manze, conductor
Sunday, Mar. 30 at 7 pm
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“There are many ways to look at a masterpiece such as Beethoven’s ‘Eroica,’” explains Andrew Manze, one of today’s leading musicians and musical preservationists. Manze, with the Helsingborg Symphony, elucidates an iconic pillar of the symphonic repertory – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E flat Major, to answer some of the questions which the symphony has inspired. The program opens with Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute, moves to Manze sharing a brief history of the symphony, and finishes with this renowned orchestra performing Beethoven’s monumental composition; allowing audiences to experience the “Eroica” with a new appreciation and a genuine sense of discovery.
$50, $42, $25
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30th Anniversary Program
Chanticleer
My Spirit Sang All Day
Friday, Apr. 4 at 8 pm
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“America’s favorite choral ensemble” (The New Yorker) is always a favorite of our audiences. Chanticleer returns in a special program to commemorate 30 years of vocal brilliance. Filled with the hallmarks of their repertoire, the harmonious evening includes works by Palestrina, Byrd, Mahler, traditional folk songs, spirituals, plainsong, and chant, performed with “luxurious perfection.” (The Los Angeles Times) Audiences the world over are transfixed by this GRAMMY award-winning ensemble, unsurpassed for their seamless blend of twelve male voices, ranging from countertenor to bass. Their reverence for the music, commitment to virtuosic performance, and passion for the development and preservation of the choral repertoire has earned them international acclaim.
$44, $36, $22
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