Strathmore News Spring 2012

STRATHMOREnews March–May 2012

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Kevin Costner and Modern West on April 5 Our Own Field of Dreams

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Hip-Hop Hora: An Evening with Abraham Inc. page 4 Jazzy Jersey Joker John Pizzarelli page 15 Dallas Brass: To Entertain…

To Educate page 17

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3 This Just In! 4 Hip-Hop Hora: An Evening with Abraham Inc.

5 Our Own Field of Dreams

6 Strathmore Fine Art 7–14 Spring Calendar

15 Jazzy Jersey Joker John Pizzarelli

16 Come Out and Play!

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Register Now for Summer Art Camp!

Plein Air Camp

Art Camp 2012

JULY 12–14, 9:30AM–12:30PM AGES 11–14

SESSION 1: JULY 30–AUGUST 3, 9:30AM–12:30PM SESSION 2: AUGUST 6–10, 9AM–3PM SESSION 3: AUGUST 13–17, 9:30AM–12:30PM AGES 5–11

Margot I. Schulman

From the delights of the sculpture garden to the unique architectural detail of its buildings, the Strathmore campus offers much to inspire young painters. Instructor Lee Boynton is a master of Impressionism in both oil and watercolor and is known for his techniques in reproducing the natural spectrum of light.

MANSION & CAMPUS GROUNDS Tuition $135 (Stars Price $121.50)

Children engage in a variety of hands-on art activities, led by painter and collage artist Rosanna Azar and her team of professional arts educators. This year the camps go green! Projects include earthfriendly art, often made from recycled materials.

Students will also learn about green architectural design utilized in “The Crib at Strathmore.”

MANSION Tuition $225 (Stars Price $202.50) Half Day $375 (Stars Price $337.50) Full Day)

COVER PHOTO: KEVIN COSTNER; INSIDE COVER PHOTOS: TOP— KEVIN COSTNER and Modern West; Bottom— Zane Forshee, Abraham Inc. by jon Wasserman, John Pizzarelli By Jimmy Katz, Lena Seikaly by Margot I. Schulman

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Joseph F. Beach Robert G. Brewer, Jr., Esq. Dickie S. Carter Hope B. Eastman, Esq. Starr G. Ezra Hon. Nancy Floreen Sol Graham Thomas H. Graham Paul L. Hatchett Dianne Kay Delia K. “Dede” Lang Carolyn P. Leonard Hon. Laurence Levitan James F. Mannarino J. Alberto Martinez, MD Caroline Huang McLaughlin Thomas A. Natelli Kenneth O’Brien DeRionne P. Pollard Donna Rattley Washington Gabriel Romero Wendy J. Susswein Carol A. Trawick Regina Brady Vasan James S. Whang

HOLD THE PRESS! Just Announced—get your tickets now for this award-winning pianist debuting his new album, The Bright Motion.

Michael Mizrahi FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 7:30PM Mansion Tickets $20 (Stars Price $18)

This Just In! REC ENTLY AD D E D E V E N T S I N THE MUSIC C E NTE R AND MANS ION

Stone Kawala

For individual performance details on Friday Night Eclectic and Art After Hours through May, please see the Spring Calendar, pages 7–14.

Friday Night Eclectic

Art After Hours

Still think it’s all happening downtown?

Well hold onto your hipsters and head over to the Mansion, because Friday Night Eclectic’s got the hottest sounds around.

Picture Night at the Museum for grownups: art exhibits for atmosphere plus plenty of music to enjoy. Art After Hours is the sophisticated way to play after work, after school, after anything!

Stone Kawala, singer-songwriter

Nitanju, gospel MAY 2

MARCH 9

Zane Forshee, classical guitar

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MAY 9

Owen Danoff, pop rock

MARCH 16

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Primitivity, heavy metal cello quartet

Laura Strickling, soprano

MARCH 23

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Elikeh, afro-funk

Flo Anito, pop rock MAY 30

MARCH 30

APRIL 13

JUNE 6

Cravin’ Dogs, rock

Chelsey Green

APRIL 20

Veronneau, Gypsy jazz

Jamie McLean Band, rock/roots

JUNE 13

MAY 4

WEDNESDAYS, 7:30PM

Mansion Tickets $15 Advance (Stars Price $13.50)

Fridays, Doors 8PM

Mansion Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

Chinese Drummer Boy

Veronneau

Karen Collins & the Backroad Band, classic country

Chelsey Green and the Green Project, hip-hop classical Synchronicity opens

A Singular View—The Art and Words of John Paton Davies, Jr.

Camote Tree

MARCH 3–APRIL 14

Pre-Columbian art and 20th century U.S. history dovetail when an exhibit based on diplomat—and designer—John Paton Davies, Jr. debuts in the Mansion. An acknowledged expert on China who stood up to Sen. McCarthy’s Red Scare, Davies left behind a legacy of art that he created when he passed away in 1999. This exclusive display coincides with the posthumous release of his autobiography, China Hand, this spring.

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Hip-Hop Hora: An Evening with Abraham Inc. David Krakauer doesn’t know if there’s a rock and roll heaven.

What the world-class clarinetist and champion of klezmer, the traditional Eastern European Jewish music genre, does know, however, is that there’s definitely a klezmer-funk-hip-hop-dance-party here on earth. He knows this for certain because he—along with trombone player Fred Wesley and rapper DJ Socalled—is the rhythmic core of the klezmer-funk outfit known as Abraham Inc. “It’s actually very logical,” says Krakauer, when asked about the seemingly incongruous musical elements of Abraham Inc. “I’ve been doing klezmer music since the mid-nineties, and I’ve always incorporated elements of jazz and funk.” It was his way, he says, of creating “a kind of traditional, ancestral klezmer music that lives in the 21st century; that’s not a museum piece.”

“Right now, it’s one of a kind,” says Wesley. “A wide variety of elements that come together beautifully, held together by our respect for each other’s music.”

Wesley says he didn’t know much about klezmer when he became part of Abraham Inc., and he can identify with members of the audience who might not know what to expect. “I know that whatever they do expect,” he laughs, “it’s not what they’re expecting.

“We have Bronx rapper C-Rayz Walz, a standard horn section, jazz guitar, bass—a wide variety of elements and they come together beautifully, but it’s something most people have never heard before.” And yet, something most people love.

“It’s not just entertainment,” Krakauer insists. “We play, and at the end of the night every person comes out smiling.”

So when he met “kindred spirit” Socalled at a hiphop Seder in 2001, Krakauer decided that he’d take a chance on blending his own brand of traditional Jewish klezmer music with the younger, hipper Socalled’s brand of rap.

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Abraham Inc. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 8PM Music Center Tickets $37 (Stars Price $33.80) Promotional Partner: Washington DCJCC’s Washington Jewish Music Festival Let’s Party!

Main floor seating is unassigned general admission—expect plenty of dancing and singing. If you would like to sit and enjoy, purchase tickets on the Promenade, Grand or Upper Tiers.

“I didn’t have any idea,” he recalls. “I thought it would be horrible, but it wasn’t—it was so…ingenious! So brilliant, so highly artistic.” What Krakauer soon realized was that “anywhere there’s pop music there’s rap. It’s part of a phenomenon; a trend in world music.”

He and Socalled, an accordion-wielding “hip-hop renegade and beat architect” from Canada, recruited legendary funk trombonist Wesley—who’d performed with the big names from James Brown to Parliament-Funkadelic to the Count Basie Orchestra—to create a musical hybrid they could bring around the world.

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And it was something he wanted to be part of, too.

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Kevin Costner comes to Strathmore on April 5 to perform with his honky-tonk band Modern West.

It’s a reminder to us all that Strathmore is our Field of Dreams—a place that welcomes artists and nurtures visionaries.

We have always believed that “If you build it, they will come,” and we know that your support has helped build that dream. Every class you take, every ticket you buy, every visit you make to our galleries and Gift Shop supports the arts at Strathmore.

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From Broken to Bling A thing of beauty really is a joy forever—that’s the idea behind Jessica Lee Designs available now at the Mansion Shop at Strathmore.

By recycling discarded treasures from the past and transforming them into objets de beauté, Jessica’s become known for one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that are as contemporary as they are unique. Now she’s working her magic on materials that have a direct link to a beloved Strathmore tradition, creating a gorgeous new line of jewelry made from broken Strathmore Tea Room china.

“With the use of imagination we can take the discards of the past and give them new life,” says Jessica. “Instead of depleting all of our natural resources we should look for ways to reuse the materials we already have. Recycling in all forms, art included, is a way to do just that.”

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 8PM Music Center Tickets $35–$125 (Stars Price $31.50–$112.50) 2012 Spring Gala

Dionne Warwick SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 9PM Music Center Tickets $35–$85 (Stars Price $31.50–$76.50) Wear Wonder, Wear Whimsy,

Wear Strathmore!

Mansion or Online at shop.strathmore.org Tea Room Jewelry Prices $34–180 (Stars Price $30.60–$162)

Wishin’ and Hopin’ You’ll Join Us Spring Gala on April 21

There’s something for everyone at our Annual Gala: fabulous food, marvelous mingling, worldclass entertainment with the legendary Dionne Warwick, and the stunning backdrop only the Music Center can provide. This is Strathmore’s night to shine, to turn up the wattage and show off the star quality that makes this place unique.

Prime Orchestra seating is held for Gala dinner patrons, with packages beginning at $500 per person. Contact the Sorelle Group at (202) 248-1930 or strathmore@ sorellegroup.com for additional information. For sponsorship table information, contact Bill Carey at (301) 581-5135 or bcarey@strathmore.org. Tickets to just the concert, which includes the After Party with dance music by Big Ray and the Kool Kats, may be purchased online or by calling the Ticket Office at (301) 581-5100.

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We appreciate all that you do to support the arts here at Strathmore. Whether you’re a donor, an arts enthusiast, or a consumer of the fine entertainment, educational programs and artsrelated items found only at Strathmore, we thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm.

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E X H I B I T I O N S AND C LASSE S IN THE MANSIO N

You Are What You Eat Exhibition

Classes for kids

THROUGH MARCH 17

Taste…the final frontier. The beauty of art about food, a multi-media exhibition that explores the relationships between what we eat and who we are, is the way it triggers memory and desire and connects food to beauty, pleasure, excitement, regret— and our perception of self and others.

VIEWPOINT: 21st Annual Strathmore Artists Exhibition MARCH 24–APRIL 21

Forget about birds and baseball—nothing really, truly says spring has sprung like the 21st Annual Strathmore Artists Exhibition. This is the juried exhibition of the season, an exquisite, exclusive show featuring works by Strathmore Artists: painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, mixed media artists and all manner of regional artisans.

Come to the free Opening Reception, Tuesday, March 27 from 7–9PM.

Strathmore Unleashed!

APRIL 28–JUNE 9

Strathmore is going to the dogs...and you’ll love it! Strathmore Unleashed! is a canine-tastic art exhibition that’s all about man’s best friend.

Dogs—and all the memories and emotions they evoke—depicted in sculpture, painting, mixed media, design, photography and video. It’s a show so intriguing you’ll want to sit and stay. Come to the free Opening Reception, Thursday, May 3 from 7–9PM. Rover’s Rad Retreat by Mesher Shing & Associates

Young artists will enjoy these fun, educational workshops held in conjunction with Strathmore Unleashed!

Rovers Rad Retreat SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 12:30–3:30PM

Create a canine crib! This paws-on workshop lets kids ages 6–11 tour Strathmore Unleashed!, then become animal architects, designing and creating their own miniature wooden doghouse.

Mansion Tuition $55 (Stars Price $49.50)

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 10AM–12:30PM

Sketch-a-pet, using famous First Dogs like Fido and Bo as inspiration. Students tour Strathmore Unleashed!, study artist George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog series—and create one-of-a-kind dog portraits using oil pastels, watercolor and wax resist techniques.

Mansion Tuition $45 (Stars Price $40.50)

Talk & Tours for Adults and Children Enrich your appreciation for the artists, media and techniques through these thoughtful guided tours. Bring your little artists for a kid-friendly version, complete with a hands-on activity. Free, but online reservations required for children.

MARCH 10, 10:15AM Children, 1PM Adults

VIEWPOINT: 21st Annual Strathmore Artists Exhibition APRIL 14, 10:15AM Children, 1PM Adults

Strathmore Unleashed!

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Peter Anton, Blissful Assortment

Drawn to Dogs

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Tony DiFrancesco, Civilization

DON’T MISS! A Singular View— The Art and Words of John Paton Davies, Jr. MARCH 3–APRIL 14 Read more on page 3.

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SPRING Calendar Afternoon Teas

Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 1PM. See complete schedule on page 18.

MANSION $23 (Stars Price $20.70) $28 for Specialty Teas (Stars Price $25.20) Pre-paid, non-refundable For reservations, call (301) 581-5108

Look For This Symbol

Part of Strathmore’s Celebrating American Composers series.

MARCH THROUGH MAR. 17

STRATHMORE FINE ART

You Are What You Eat

Dig in to this multi-media exhibition that explores the relationships between what we eat and who we are.

MANSION Free

THURS., MAR. 1, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Max Raabe und das Palast Orchester

Co-Presented with Maestro Artist Management Mesmerizing adoring audiences around the world, Max Raabe embodies the high style and musical glory of the Cabaret era during the turbulent Weimar Republic, performing favorites like “Night and Day,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “I Got Rhythm” along with lost songs from the period. “Exhilarating...spotlessly urbane virtuosity” (Boston Globe).

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $28–$58 (Stars Price $25.20–$52.20)

FRI., MAR. 2, 8PM

SUN., MAR. 4, 4PM

THURS., MAR. 8, 11AM

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

BRAHMS: Sonata in F minor, Op. 5 LISZT: Selections from Transcendental Etudes, S.139 PROKOFIEV: Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major “A marvel of digital dexterity, warmly romantic sentiment, and jaw-dropping bravura” (Chicago Tribune).

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $23 The Piano Masters Series is made possible through the generous support of Betsy and Robert Feinberg.

Benjamin Beilman beguiles critics and audiences with his extraordinary artistry in a program of Mozart, Strauss, Prokofiev and more.

“Sleek, elegant...a performance brimming with imaginative touches and exquisite control...pure poetry” (The Strad).

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $30 (Stars Price $27) Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village

Complimentary tea and light fare at free performances by faculty-artists and students.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free, but reservations required, call (202) 686-8000, ext 1068.

Yefim Bronfman, piano

MARCH 3–APRIL 14

MON., MAR. 5–APR. 9, 7:30–9:30PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

STRATHMORE FINE ART

Intro to Jazz Singing

A Singular View— The Art and Words of John Paton Davies, Jr.

Read more on THIS JUST IN, page 3.

Come to the free Opening Reception on Sunday, March 11, noon to 2PM. MANSION Free

SAT., MAR. 3, 10AM–3PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Jessica Boykin-Settles from the faculty of Howard University leads this popular class, introducing participants to elements of jazz rhythm, harmony and inspiration. The class concludes with a cabaret performance with a full rhythm section.

MANSION Tuition $275 (Stars Price $247.50)

Experience Hendrix

SAT., MAR. 3, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Marin Alsop, conductor Baltimore Choral Arts Society Tom Hall, director RICHARD EINHORN: Voices of Light Voices of Light is a remarkable combination of the 1928 landmark silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc and Richard Einhorn’s haunting score for live soloists, chorus and orchestra.

Discover “a moving score..sublimely matching one of the great films of all time” (Chicago Sun).

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

The 2012 edition of the critically acclaimed Experience Hendrix Tour, features an all-star lineup of musical greats paying homage to the abiding genius of Jimi Hendrix.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL SOLD OUT! Tickets also available through Ticketmaster

WED., MAR. 7, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Nate Foley, soul electric guitar When Nate Foley plays guitar it’s hard to remember he’s a teenager: funk, blues, rock, soul, gospel, even jazz—the Blair High School and Levine School of Music student does it all. At seven he started playing guitar by ear; today Nate composes music and has performed at the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress and the Apollo Theater.

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $12 (Stars Price $10.80)

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THURS., MAR. 8, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Michael Thomas Quintet

This power-packed, swinging hard-bop and blues quintet bring some of the most exciting musical news in years to D.C.’s jazz scene. “The first moments proclaim something special...

[Thomas] is a dynamic force, rolling along, bopping and weaving. He can be aggressive...rollicking...soulful— you name it” (Cadence Magazine).

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $30 (Stars Price $27) Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village

FRI., MAR. 9, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS A Project of Empower African Children

FENDER PRESENTS

After a review of such basics as key, tempo, swing or Latin, how a song begins and ends, who takes solos, and how to communicate all of the above to the band with whom you are performing...this indispensable class for jazz vocalists also explores such advanced concepts as conveying the feel of the tune, signaling reduced instrumentation, indicating vamps, and learning options for solos.

MANSION Tuition $65 (Stars Price $58.50)

MusicaliTEA!

Spirit of Uganda

TUE., MAR. 6, 8PM

Jazz Vocal Intensive: Talkin’ to the Band

Voices of Light— The Passion of Joan of Arc

Ben Beilman, violin

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Ongoing Weekly Events

This irresistible troupe of “young, proud and marvelously spirited musicians and dancers...send a message of courage and hope” (Village Voice). Gather friends and family for an inspiring celebration, full of life with bright, layered rhythms, dramatic choreography and gorgeous call-and-response vocals.

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $28–$48 (Stars Price $25.20–$43.20)

FRI., MAR. 9, DOORS 8PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Stone Kawala

DC-based super-soulful singer/ songwriter Stone Kawala performs his unique brand of acoustic-country-folkblues, tinged with the inescapable funky beat he’s developed as a member of hip-hop group The Trees.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

SAT., MAR. 10, 10:15AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Children’s Talk and Tour

Young art lovers ages 5 and up enjoy a talk about the You Are What You Eat exhibition, and a hands-on activity.

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STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk

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Adults enjoy a guided tour of the You Are What You Eat exhibition, delving into technique and history of the artists and works.

Mansion Free (no tickets required)

SUN., MAR. 11, 3PM

The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL SOLD OUT

SUN., MAR. 11, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

This innovative classical guitarist has made it his personal quest to explore the music of Bach, Haydn and Brahms—and to do it, he helped develop the eight-string “Brahms guitar,” which will be featured in this “magnificently played, thoughtful and majestic” performance (Gramophone).

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $30 (Stars Price $27)

MON., MAR. 12, 7:30PM

President’s Own Marine Band Internationally lauded conductor Gerard Schwarz takes the podium of “The President’s Own” for this special concert. Maestro Schwarz served as Music Director of the Seattle Symphony for an unprecedented 26-year tenure and has won numerous accolades for his unwavering commitment to the music of American composers.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Free (tickets required), order by mail using SASE

WED., MAR. 14, 7:30PM

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Masterworks for March

Concert features MCYO’s three full symphony orchestras: Young Artists, Symphony and Philharmonic, plus preconcert chamber music choirs! Hear the passion and exuberance of youth expressed through marvelous music.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $20 (adult) $12 (students/ teachers), senior & group discounts available

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Strathmore’s unique lecture series on the intersection of the arts and neuroscience continues with this fascinating look at how brain networks produce artistic performances.

Professor Michael Posner (University of Oregon, Weill Medical College in New York) teams with his son, critically acclaimed, DC-based theater director Aaron Posner for this multifaceted exploration.

Mansion Tickets $21 (Stars Price $18.90)

Virtuoso soloist, compelling recitalist, committed chamber music performer and sensitive accompanist, Mr. Goode shares his unique artistry with Levine’s advanced piano students.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free, reservations required.

Visit www.levineschool.org or call (202)-686-8000, ext. 1599.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 402 Tickets $5, reservations required, email office@nationalphilharmonic.org or call (301) 493-9283, ext.111.

Arts and the Brain Series: The Theater of the Brain

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Reel Around the Shamrock With Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul

Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance with Brendan Mulvihill and Billy McComiskey Eileen Ivers has earned the title “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin” (The New York Times), and her band Immigrant Soul, “rocks the house everywhere it plays” (The Boston Globe). This St. Patrick’s Day, join Ivers and her champion players in a jig-worthy party on stage at Strathmore!

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $25–$55 (Stars Price $22.50–$49.50)

FRI., MAR. 16, 8PM

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY and MAESTRO ARTIST MANAGEMENT

Vadim Repin, violin Itamar Golan, piano

JANÁCˇEK: Sonata RAVEL: Sonata No. 2 in G Major GRIEG: Sonata No. 2 in G Major CHAUSSON: Poème RAVEL: Tzigane “Repin is one of the best we’ve got in the solo violin world” (Los Angeles Times) MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28

FRI., MAR. 16, DOORS 8PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

St. Patrick’s Day A Cappella Celebration featuring Vox Populi and Euphonism

Grab a green beer and celebrate St. Patty’s Day early with the sonic power of DC’s best a cappella groups, together for an evening that’s vocal and local.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

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LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

THURS., MAR. 15 8PM

Paul Galbraith, guitar

SAT., MAR. 17, 11AM

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SAT., MAR. 17, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto

Jirˇ í Belohlávek, ˇ conductor Shai Wosner, piano DVORˇ ÁK: Carnival Overture BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 4 KODÁLY: Dances of Galánta JANÁCˇEK: Taras Bulba MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

SUN., MAR. 18, 4PM

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

Murray Perahia, piano

BACH: French Suite No. 5 in G Major BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 27 in E minor BRAHMS: Klavierstücke, Op. 119 SCHUBERT: Sonata in A Major, D. 664 CHOPIN: Polonaise in C# minor CHOPIN: Prelude No. 8 in F# minor CHOPIN: Mazurka No. 4 C# mino CHOPIN: Scherzo No. 3 in C# minor MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $35

The Piano Masters Series is made possible through the generous support of Betsy and Robert Feinberg.

THURS., MAR. 22, 7:30PM

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Brasil Guitar Duo

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM SOLD OUT! Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village

Master Class with William VerMeulen, horn

FRI., MAR. 23, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Ethan Bortnick and His Musical Time Machine

Ethan Bortnick is the toast of the music world, astonishing audiences from major concert halls to Good Morning America. Marvel as this matter-of-fact musical prodigy performs classics from Bach to The Beatles, Billy Joel, Little Richard and more—and shares stories of his extraordinary career so far!

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $18–$38 (Stars Price $16.20–$34.20)

FRI., MAR. 23, DOORS 8PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Primitivity

Primitivity ties heavy metal up in a bow: a cello bow! The metal-cello quartet takes a classical approach to rocking out favorites from Muse, Metallica, Megadeth and much more.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

MAR. 24–APRIL 21

STRATHMORE FINE ART

VIEWPOINT: 21st Annual Strathmore Artists Exhibition

This annual juried exhibition features artwork created by Strathmore Artists including painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, mixed media artists and countless other artisans in the region. Free Opening Reception, Tuesday, March 27, 7–9PM. MANSION Free

SAT., MAR. 24, 8PM

THURS., MAR. 22, 8PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth

Victoria Gau, conductor William VerMeulen, horn Esther Heideman, soprano Linda Maguire, mezzo-soprano John Aler, tenor Kevin Deas, bass Serenade in G Major, K. 525 (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik) Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat Major Requiem in D minor, K. 626 Join a free pre-concert lecture at 6:45PM. MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $32 (children 7–17 free)

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Marin Alsop, conductor Colin Currie, percussion COPLAND: Fanfare for the Common Man JOAN TOWER: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman JENNIFER HIGDON: Percussion Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

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All Mozart Program

Sarah Chang

Slip Into Spring With the National Philharmonic!

The National Philharmonic kicks off its spring season with an All Mozart concert, led by Associate Conductor Victoria Gau and featuring the joyful Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, the Horn Concerto No. 3 and the profound Requiem in D minor.

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The Philharmonic’s 2011–12 season ends with a festival celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of the most important French composers, Claude Debussy. On May 5, pianist Brian Ganz takes the stage to perform Debussy’s Fantaisie for Piano and Orchestra and on May 19, Stan Engebretson will lead the National Philharmonic Chorale in Debussy’s beautiful Martyrdom of St. Sebastian.

Tickets from $28; Kids 7-17 FREE! Free Parking!

MON., MAR. 26, 11AM & 12PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tours

Guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore. Private tours for groups are also available by appointment.

MANSION Free (tickets required)

WED., MAR. 28, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Nate Foley, soul electric guitar See Mar. 7.

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $12 (Stars Price $10.80)

WED., MAR. 28, 8PM

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Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble

Seventy performers strong, this spectacular company of singers, dancers and musicians dazzles crowds wherever they perform.

Journey to old Russia with this kaleidoscopic performance of folk tunes and military music and dance—“a colorful mixture to both eye and ear” (Seattle Post).

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $25–$65 (Stars Price $22.50–$58.50)

THURS., MAR. 29, 7–8:30PM

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Arts and the Brain Series: Music Cognition and Perception—Vijay Iyer

Explore the ways in which the brain perceives complex auditory stimuli such as music with Vijay Iyer, the recent winner of the prestigious Greenfield prize!

Mansion Tickets $21 (Stars Price $18.90)

FRI., MAR. 30, 8PM SAT., MAR. 31, 8PM

WED., APRIL 4, 7:30PM

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Patti LaBelle

Nobody brings a “New Attitude” like two-time Grammy winning superstar and original Lady Marmalade, Patti LaBelle. Back at Strathmore by popular demand, the pop legend dazzles with jazz standards, blues anthems and spirituals that’ll lift you right out of your seat.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $35–$120 (Stars Price $31.50–$108)

Singer Mary Alouette is a Gypsy jazz vocalist with a penchant for beautiful music and dangerous rhythm. Under Mary’s mastery, musical theater and opera segue into Django, swing and Gypsy jazz, with added electronic and classical elements.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $12 (Stars Price $10.80)

THURS., Apr. 5, 7–8:30PM

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FRI., MAR. 30, DOORS 8PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Elikeh

The super-funky afropop of Elikeh builds a musical bridge between DC and Africa, one with the percussive power to get everyone dancing. Come celebrate the groove, the jam, and the wonderful way the rhythm takes over.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

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Arts and the Brain Series: Your Brain on Laughter— Neuroscience of Humor and Improvisation

Michael Patterson of MindRAMP and Washington Improv Theater combines lecture with short performances. Join the discussion on how the brain processes different types of humor and laughter, as well as the mechanisms of impovisation.

MANSION Tickets $21 (Stars Price $18.90)

THURS., APRIL 5, 8PM

WED., APRIL 4, 7PM

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LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Blues Jam Night

Mary Alouette, Gypsy jazz vocalist

Facilitated by members of Levine’s guitar faculty, this two-part evening on learning and reviewing blues scales, chords and technique, culminates in a jam session. All skill levels are welcome, and even advanced players are encouraged to attend the class and take the opportunity to refresh their knowledge. All instruments are welcome. Come ready to learn, have fun, and jam!

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free (current Levine students), $5 (non-Levine students), visit www.levineschool.org to reserve tickets online.

Kevin Costner and Modern West

With his band, Modern West, Oscarwinning actor Kevin Costner (Field of Dreams, Dances with Wolves) makes music that is rough-edged, honest and true. “Truth be told, Kevin Costner and Modern West does not sound like a movie star’s vanity project. Costner sings about freight trains, dusty avenues and broken dreams...in faded jeans, he commands the stage with the same understated sex appeal he has on the big screen” (CNN).

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Spring highlights include the brilliant violinist Sarah Chang performing one of the most popular concertos of all time, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, on April 28 and 29. The evening will also include Brahms’s short and intimate Symphony No. 3.

SAT., APRIL 7, 2 & 8PM

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Video Games Live

featuring members of National Philharmonic & National Philharmonic Chorale This immersive concert event—a sellout smash in Strathmore’s 2010–2011 season—returns with an all new show featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras and choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience for gamers of all ages.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $25–$76 (Stars Price $22.50–$68.40) Promotional Partner: Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Art of Video Games, on view March 16– September 30, 2012

TUE., APR. 10, 8PM

FLUTOPIA WIND ENSEMBLE

An Evening of Dazzling Music from Around the World

Get lost in the exotic music of the Middle East, the charming melodies of the Italian opera, the serene beauty of Ireland, and the fiery rhythms of the Mediterranean! Featuring works

by Samuel Hazo, Gioacchino Rossini, Steven Reineke and more! Join us for an unforgettable journey!

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $20

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The Magic of Music Meets the Passion of Youth

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras enjoys its 66th Season!

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For a musical experience rivaling those of many professional symphonies but for half the ticket price, you can enjoy a wonderful concert in a world-class venue. Support tomorrow’s musicians today!

2012 Concert Dates: Wed., March 14, 2012, 7:30pm Sun., May 20, 2012, 3pm and 7pm Featuring Khachaturian Violin Concerto with competition winner!

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Lionel Bringuier, conductor BSO DEBUT Jonathan Carney, violin MUSSORGSKY: Night on Bald Mountain KHACHATURIAN: Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture STRAVINSKY: Firebird Suite (1919) MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

Co-Presented with Blues Alley The greatest living master of the flamenco guitar, Paco de Lucia is credited with creating a “fusion” style of flamenco influenced by jazz.

His flamenco recordings have had a revolutionary impact, instilling new life into the art form. “Breathtaking...a masterful, gemlike performance. The hall erupted in yelping applause” (The New York Times).

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $35–$85 (Stars Price $31.50–$76.50)

Russian Favorites

SAT., APR. 14, 8:15PM SUN., APR. 15, 2 & 6PM

CITYDANCE PRESENTS

Black Box Insider: Creating the Magic

Tickets $20 adult $12 youth Group discount rates available Attend FREE Master Class collaboration with the BSO: Apr 14 Violin with BSO’s Madeline Adkins Rehearsals Wednesday evenings at the Music Center.

Call to observe (301) 581-5208 MCYO ALUMNI: Please contact Cheryl@mcyo.org.

We want to hear an update from you!

QUESTIONS? Visit www.mcyo.org or call (301) 581-5208 for more information.

Come enjoy an exciting evening of dance created by CityDance choreographers as well as new works by conservatory/select student choreographers. Proceeds from these concerts will be used to support the Brazil Project and facilitate summer study abroad and performances in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for CityDance Conservatory Dancers.

CITYDANCE THEATER AT STRATHMORE, STUDIO 405 Tickets $25

MON., APRIL 16, 11AM

THURS., APRIL 12, 8PM

FRI., APR. 13, DOORS 8PM

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FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Viver Brasil Feet on the Ground

In the Brazilian state of Bahia, Carnaval turns society on its head in a joyful celebration of a utopian world where all are equal and class distinctions disappear. Carnaval is just one of the customs brought vividly to life on stage by this award-winning company, rooted in the traditional forms of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Experience a “breathless and colorful” performance—a “vibrant swirl of motion and music” (LA Weekly).

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $25–$55 (Stars Price $22.50–$49.50)

FRI., APRIL 13, 8PM

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Joshua Bell and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields All Beethoven Program Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $45–$60 (Stars Price 40.50–$54)

Chelsey Green and the Green Project Synchronicity opens

She calls it classical music, shaken not stirred, but former Strathmore Artist in Residence Chelsey Green serves up a whole new way to listen to the violin. Classical techniques meet jazz, soul, rock ‘n roll and hip-hop.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

SAT., APRIL 14, 10:15AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Children’s Talk and Tour

Young art lovers ages 5 and up enjoy a talk about the VIEWPOINT: 21st Annual Strathmore Artists exhibtion, and a hands-on activity.

Mansion Free (tickets required)

SAT., APRIL 14, 1PM

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Art Talk

Adults enjoy a guided tour of the VIEWPOINT: 21st Annual Strathmore Artists exhibtion, delving into technique and history of the artists and works.

Mansion Free (no tickets required)

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BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Jazz: Unraveling the Mystery—Lecture

Music expert Chuck Redd takes a look behind the scenes at how jazz musicians prepare for performances, record albums, improvise and perform together.

Mansion Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

TUES., APRIL 17, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

The Music of Bill Monroe with Peter Rowan, Tony Rice and the Traveling McCourys The stars of American roots come together on-stage to pay tribute to the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe! The show features the Travelin’ McCourys (the amazingly talented and versatile sons of the great Del McCoury), singersongwriter Peter Rowan, and Tony Rice, a virtuoso of the flat-picked acoustic guitar. Join us for this allstar homage to true-bluegrass and its legendary master!

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $25–$55 (Stars Price $22.50–$49.50)

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Paco de Lucia

THURS., APRIL 19, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

William Bolcom and Joan Morris

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM SOLD OUT! Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village

THURS., APRIL 19, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BSO SuperPops Do You Hear the People Sing?: Miss Saigon to Les Misérables

Jack Everly, conductor Baltimore Choral Arts Society Tom Hall, director Do You Hear the People Sing? celebrates the music of two of the world’s most popular writers of musical theatre, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, who changed the history of musical theatre with their masterpiece, Les Misérables. Jack Everly conducts their soul-stirring favorites and even offers a few surprises!

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

FRI., APRIL 20, 11AM & 12PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tours

Guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore. Private tours for groups are also available by appointment.

MANSION Free (tickets required)

FRI., APR. 20, DOORS 8PM, SHOW 9PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Cravin’ Dogs

Wassup, Dogs? All-original eclectic rootsy rock and pop, performed as only these longtime local favorites— Todd Baker, John Penovich, Barry Warsaw, Tom Helf and Caldwell Gray—know how.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

CITYDANCE PRESENTS

Christopher K. Morgan & Artists in Limited Visibility

Continuing to investigate work that brings intimacy to the stage, Limited Visibility exposes what one usually hides from public view. An artistic milestone for Morgan, it is his first evening length work. Inviting the dancers to reveal things they might only do in private, the piece is a suite of dances connected in theme and design. The work incorporates a sinuous, athletic movement style with unconventional lighting sources manipulated by the performers to define small, private areas in a larger performance space.

CITYDANCE THEATER AT STRATHMORE, STUDIO 405 Tickets $25 General Admission, $20 students

SAT., APRIL 21, 9PM

STRATHMORE SPRING GALA

Dionne Warwick

Over her 40-plus-year career, Dionne Warwick has established herself as an international musical legend. Her reputation as a hit maker has been firmly etched into public consciousness, thanks to nearly sixty charted hits including “Don’t Make Me Over,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Walk on By”—many of them Grammy winners. This extraordinary performer headlines Strathmore’s gala celebration—a night to remember!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $35–$85 (Stars Price $31.50–$76.50)

SUN., APR. 22, 5:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Marti Jones and Don Dixon

These singer-songwriters and Strathmore favorites return with their signature stage rapport, thoughtful lyrics and heartfelt singing.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $28 (Stars Price $25.20)

SUN., APRIL 22, 7PM

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Billy Collins and Mary Oliver

Dubbed “the most popular poet in America” by Bruce Weber in The New York Times, former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins is famous for conversational, humorous and witty poetry. Pulitzer Prize winner Mary Oliver has been writing and performing her special brand of poetry, theatre and music since the 1980s. Enjoy an all-too-rare evening of poetry with these word masters at Strathmore.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $45–$75 (Stars Price $40.50–$67.50)

WED., APRIL 25, 7:30PM

FRI., APRIL 27, 8PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Mary Alouette, Gypsy jazz vocalist

See April 4.

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $12 (Stars Price $10.80)

THURS., APRIL 26, 7–8:30PM

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Arts and the Brain Series: Your Brain on Jazz—The Neuroscience of Jazz Improvisation

How does the brain create, and specifically, how does it call on all its resources to create on the spot through improvisation? Dr. Charles Limb of Johns Hopkins University, a hearing specialist and surgeon specializing in cochlear implantation, and a musician himself, explores the mechanics of brain function that yield pure, immediate inspiration.

Mansion Tickets $21 (Stars Price $18.90)

THURS., APRIL 26, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto

Jun Märkl, conductor Arabella Steinbacher, violin BSO DEBUT WEBER: Overture to Euryanthe BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish” MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

FRI., APRIL 27, 11AM

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Jobari Parker-Namdar: Tin Pan Alley Jazz Songs Concert

SAT., APRIL 28, 8PM SUN., APRIL 29, 3PM

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Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra

Yuri Bashmet, conductor and viola Mischa Maisky, cello Co-Presented with Maestro Artist Management Described by The Times (London) as “without doubt, one of the world’s greatest living musicians,” Yuri Bashmet is the pre-eminent viola player of the modern age, and the founder and director of the Grammy Awardwinning Russian orchestra Moscow Soloists, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012. For their Strathmore debut, they are joined by Latvian star cellist Mischa Maisky, who Mstislav Rostropovich praised for his “poetry and exquisite delicacy, great temperament and brilliant technique.”

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $35–$95 (Stars Price $31.50–$85.50)

Strathmore Unleashed!

This exhibition about doghouses will attract art enthusiasts and animal lovers of all pedigrees, with interpretive sculpture, painting, photography and video art, and an inspired collection of one-of-a-kind doghouse designs, both indoor and outdoor structures. For more information on how to have your doghouse design featured, contact exhibits@strathmore.org. Free Opening Reception Thursday, May 3, 7–9PM. MANSION Free

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Children’s Historic Home Tours Designed for children 5 and up, this special guided tour tells the stories of the Mansion at Strathmore and gives an overview of its architectural features. Private tours for groups of children are also available by appointment.

MANSION Free (tickets required)

SAT., APRIL 28, 12:30–3:30PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Rover’s Rad Retreat

Build a better doghouse! Kids take a look at what makes a house a home, and with inspiration, creativity and real building supplies, design and create a miniature wooden doghouse. This workshop includes a tour of Strathmore Unleashed! and is recommended for young people ages 6–11.

MANSION Tuition $55 (Stars Price $49.50), all supplies included

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Sarah Chang Plays Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Piotr Gajewski, conductor Sarah Chang, violin MENDELSSOHN: Hebrides Overture MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3 in F Major Join a free pre-concert lecture in the Concert Hall at 6:45PM on April 28; 1:45PM on April 29.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 (children 7–17 free)

MON., APR. 30, 8PM

I.M.P. PRESENTS

Death Cab for Cutie

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SAT., APRIL 28, 10:30AM

Join Jobari in this daytime concert with Tin Pan Alley hits by Irving Berlin, George M. Cohen and George and Ira Gershwin.

Mansion Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

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SAT., APR. 21, 8:15PM SUN, APR. 22, 3 & 7PM

WED., MAY 2, 7:30PM

ART AFTER HOURS

Nitanju, world music

Sweet! Nitanju Bolade Casel is an actress and singer whose glorious, gospel-tinged performances evoke Africa and the African American experience. Come enjoy her soulful sound.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

THURS., MAY 3, 8PM

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Abraham Inc.

Creating and performing a masterly mash-up of klezmer, funk and hiphop, Abraham Inc. is “connected with something deep, mysterious, and timeless...as ancient as the sound of the Shofar...yet as modern as the...young hipsters at downtown venues” (Jazziz).

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $37 (Stars Price $33.30) Promotional Partner: Washington DCJCC’s Washington Jewish Music Festival PLEASE NOTE: For this show, Orchestra and Orchestra Tier will be unassigned General Admission tickets for standing and dancing.

The Promenade, Grand Tier and Upper Tier levels will be assigned seating for those who prefer to remain seated.

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FRI., MAY 4, 5 PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Master Class with Richard Stoltzman, clarinet

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Education Center, Room 402 Tickets $5, reservations required, email office@nationalphilharmonic.org or call (301) 493-9283, ext.111.

FRI., MAY 4, 8:15PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Off The Cuff Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony

Marin Alsop, conductor SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 7, “Leningrad” Marin Alsop explores Dmitri Shostakovich’s thrilling Symphony No. 7, composed in 1941 and dedicated to the city of Leningrad as it suffered under the brutal Nazi siege. A searing condemnation of totalitarianism, with Shostakovich’s own subversive subtext, the “Leningrad” is a relentless, inspiring march toward triumph over tyranny.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

FRI., MAY 4, DOORS 8PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Jamie McLean Band

“Good luck finding more snapping, feel good Rock/Roots/Americana songs than offered by the Jamie McLean Band” (Relix Magazine).

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

SAT., MAY 5, 10AM–12:30PM

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Drawn to Dogs

Using famous First Dogs as inspiration—like Abraham Lincoln’s Fido and President Obama’s dog Bo— kids sketch and draw dogs, and then study contemporary New Orleans artist George Rodrigue and his famous Blue Dog series. This workshop includes a tour of Strathmore Unleashed! and is recommended for young people ages 6–11.

MANSION Tuition $45 (Stars Price $40.50), all supplies included

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Brian Ganz, piano Richard Stoltzman, clarinet Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Fantasie for Piano and Orchestra Rhapsody for Clarinet and Orchestra La Mer Join a free pre-concert lecture at 6:45PM in the Concert Hall.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 (children 7–17 free)

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Nruthyanjalie: Traditional & Folk Dance of Sri Lanka by Asanga Domask

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CITYDANCE PRESENTS

Come celebrate an evening of traditional Sri Lankan dance where intricate movements, drum rhythms, and elaborate costumes will bring you to a different time and place in history. The choreography builds upon thousands of years of traditions with deep roots in everyday village life, Buddhist religious customs, and ceremonial celebrations for the island’s royalty. This concert features group and solo world premieres aimed at preserving an ancient art form that is central to Sri Lankan culture and heritage.

CITYDANCE THEATER AT STRATHMORE, STUDIO 405 Tickets $25

MONDAYS, MAY 7–JUNE 11, 7:30–9:30PM

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Jazz Singing 201

For students who have attended Intro to Jazz or have previous jazz singing experience, this class will build on basic skills and help students take their vocal performance to the next level. More emphasis is placed on performance practice, song selection, stage presence, microphone technique and communication with the rhythm section. The class culminates in an informal ‘cabaret’ style performance.

Mansion Tuition $330 (Stars Price $297) for 6 sessions

www.levineschool.org

Levine School of Music is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music. To learn more call (301) 897-5100 or visit www.levineschool.org.

FREE MusicaliTEA! THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012, 11:00 AM, EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Come enjoy complimentary tea and light fare in addition to free performances by faculty-artists and students in an informal setting.

RSVP to 202-686-8000 x106.

Join us for a BLUES JAM! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012, 7:00 PM EDCUATION CENTER, ROOM 309 At the Levine Blues Jam, instrumentalists of all skill levels are welcome to enjoy an evening of blues scales, chords and technique, culminating in a jam session. Come ready to learn, have fun and jam!

Free (current Levine students), $5 (non-Levine students).

Reserve tickets online and pay at the door.

Levine’s Music & Arts Day Camp—The British Isles SESSIONS BEGIN JUNE 28 & JULY 19; AGES 3–12 Join us as we hop across the pond to explore the music, arts, dance and culture of the British Isles—“Cheers Chaps!”

WED., MAY 9, 7:30PM

ART AFTER HOURS

Zane Forshee, classical guitar Classical guitarist, UMBC faculty member, award-winning performer—Zane Forshee captivates his audience with his romantic and deeply resonant music.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

WED., MAY 9, 8PM

I.M.P. PRESENTS

Feist

SAT., MAY 5, 8PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

All Debussy Program

SAT., MAY 5, 8PM SUN, MAY 6, 6PM

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Praised for her extraordinary musical sensitivity, American pianist Katie Mahan has won international admiration for her interpretation of Debussy,:“Numerous nuances of sound...sometimes strong, sometimes astoundingly tender and intimate, surrounded and seduced the audience” (Neue Ruhr Zeitung).

She performs Deux Arabesques, Estampes, L’isle joyeuse, and Preludes Livre II. Mansion, shapiro music room Tickets $30 (Stars Price $27) Join a free pre-concert lecture with David Ginder at 6:30PM. Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village

“Never miss a chance to see John Pizzarelli” (New York Magazine)— particularly when you can see him with Kurt Elling, “one of the preeminent jazz singers of our time” (Jazz-Times). These virtuosic vocalists have brought new audiences to jazz, through Pizzarelli’s tributes to Sinatra, Ellington, and Broadway, and Elling’s compelling take on the standards of the American songbook. Performing separately and then taking the stage together, these two legends deliver a show you’ll long remember. Read more about this concert on page 15.

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $28–$68 (Stars Price $25.20–$61.20)

Katie Mahan, piano All Debussy Program

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John Pizzarelli & Kurt Elling

WED., MAY 16, 7:30PM

FRI., MAY 18, 8PM

WED., MAY 23, 7:30PM

ART AFTER HOURS

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ART AFTER HOURS

Charles Dutoit, conductor James Ehnes, violin DEBUSSY: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 “Unquestionably one of the world’s greats—the orchestra’s sound is thick and sweet, with rich string tone, weighty brass and booming timpani” (Financial Times).

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $40

His Grammy-winning dad wrote “Country Roads” and “Afternoon Delight,” but Owen Danoff has his own unique country-pop sound. A standout at Strathmore’s sold-out Tribute to Paul Simon, Owen’s back and ready to rock.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

This lively ensemble travels the country playing and teaching middle and high school players music from classical to Dixieland, swing, Broadway and more. A great show to share with family, perfect for all ages. Read more on page 17.

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $25–$35 (Stars Price $22.50–$31.50)

Get your opera on! Laura Strickling’s lush, gorgeous soprano voice brings depth and drama to her performance of Italian opera including Verdi, Rossini and Puccini.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

Philadelphia Orchestra

SAT., MAY 12, 10AM–3PM

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Jazz Vocal Intensive: Getting and Keeping Gigs

Learn tried and true methods for getting gigs, from self-promotion through press kits and websites to finding and making contact with venues, networking, booking tips and writing contracts. Then, get tips on how to keep gigs through good relationships with venues while keeping your professional needs in mind. A must for performers!

Mansion Tickets $65 (Stars Price $58.50)

SAT., MAY 12, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

André Watts Plays Rachmaninoff

Marin Alsop, conductor André Watts, piano RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2 ELGAR: Symphony No. 1 Returning to Strathmore, André Watts performs Rachmaninoff’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 2. “Does anyone draw such beautiful sound form a piano as André Watts?” one critic recently asked. “Is anyone more eloquent? He is effortless even when he is thunderous.”

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

SUN., MAY 13, 10AM, 12 & 2PM

RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES

Mother’s Day Brunch

The perfect start to a perfect day.

Enjoy champagne and a delightful array of all your brunch favorites in an elegant setting. Reserve early!

MANSION Price $36 (Stars Price $32.40), $12 ages 12 and under (Stars Price $10.80)

Owen Danoff, pop rock

THURS., MAY 17, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

SAT., MAY 19, 10:15AM

National Philharmonic and Friends Debussy Chamber Music

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Children’s Talk and Tour

Piano Trio in G Major Cello Sonata in D minor Violin Sonata in G minor String Quartet in G minor As part of its festival celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Debussy, the National Philharmonic gathers fans and virtuoso partners for this intimate performance.

Mansion, shapiro music room Tickets $30 (Stars Price $27) Join a free pre-concert lecture with David Ginder at 6:30PM. Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village

THURS., MAY 17, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BSO SuperPops: The Beat Goes On! Music of the Baby Boomers

Jack Everly, conductor Turn back the clock to the 1960s with the BSO and Jack Everly. Be there as the “Fab Four” take the country by storm, The Beach Boys make summer “endless,” and The Supremes give Motown its groove. Reminisce to classic television and movie themes, as well as Top 40 hits from Burt Bacharach, Frankie Valli and others!

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

FRI., MAY 18, 11AM & 12PM

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Historic Home Tours

Dallas Brass

Guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

MANSION Free (tickets required)

Young art lovers ages 5 and up enjoy a talk about the Strathmore Unleashed! exhibition, and a handson activity.

Mansion Free (tickets required)

SAT., MAY 19, 1PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk

Adults enjoy a guided tour of the Strathmore Unleashed! exhibition, delving into technique and history of the artists and works.

Mansion Free (no tickets required)

Laura Strickling, soprano

SAT., MAY 26, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Beethoven’s Ninth

Peter Oundjian, conductor Joyce El-Khoury, soprano BSO DEBUT Mary Phillips, mezzo-soprano Brandon Jovanovich, tenor BSO DEBUT Morris Robinson, bass Baltimore Choral Arts Society Tom Hall, director BRUCKNER: Te Deum BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9, “Choral” MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE MON., MAY 28

Campus closed for Memorial Day

WED., MAY 30, 7:30PM

SAT., MAY 19, 8PM

ART AFTER HOURS

Debussy’s Martyrdom of St. Sebastian

Pop gets a jubilant, jazzy twist when Flo Anito’s performing. Picture a classically trained pianist-cellistvocalist turned quirky singersongwriter with a musical theater background who elevates the funnysmart song to an art form.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Stan Engebretson, conductor Audrey Luna, soprano Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano Linda Maguire, mezzo-soprano Eliot Pfanstiehl, narrator Join a free pre-concert lecture in Concert Hall at 6:45PM. MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $32 (children 7–17 free)

SUN., MAY 20, 3 & 7PM

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Springtime Spectacular

Season finale concerts by the regions foremost youth orchestra and top young instrumentalists. Hear the passion and exuberance of youth expressed through marvelous music.

3PM features junior ensembles: Chamber Strings, Young Artists, Symphony.

7PM features the premier senior groups: the MCYO Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonic.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $20 (adult) $12 (studentsteachers), group discounts available

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FRI., MAY 11, 8PM

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

Flo Anito, singer-songwriter

THURS., MAY 31, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Mozart and Beethoven

Günther Herbig, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano MOZART: Symphony No. 40 BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 6 The BSO shows its classical stripes with an evening of early 19th century masterpieces under the baton of Maestro Günther Herbig.

Mozart’s famous G Minor symphony and Beethoven’s equally beloved C Minor piano concerto, in the exceptional hands of American pianist Jonathan Biss, are followed

by Schubert’s charming “Little C Major” symphony.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

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SPRING Calendar— By Genre See the chronological calendar fo r detailed information

AFTERNOON TEA

The Theater of the Brain,

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Levine: Master Class with Richard Goode, piano, MAR. 17

BSO: Russian Favorites,

National Philharmonic: Master Class with William VerMeulen, horn, MAR. 23

BSO: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, APR. 26

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BLUEGRASS/ COUNTRY/FOLK/ WORLD

MAR 15

Historic Home Tours, MAR. 26, APR. 20, MAY 18

Spirit of Uganda, MAR. 9 Brasil Guitar Duo, MAR. 22

Music Cognition and Perception—Vijay Iyer, MAR. 29

Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble, MAR. 28

Levine: Blues Jam Night, APR. 4

Kevin Costner and Modern West, APR. 5

Jazz: Unraveling the Mystery,

Your Brain on Laughter, APR. 5 APR. 16

Flutopia, APR. 10 The Music of Bill Monroe, APR. 17

The Neuroscience of Jazz Improvisation, APR. 26

Paco de Lucia, APR. 18

National Philharmonic: Master Class with Richard Stoltzman,

Nitanju, MAY 2

MAY 4

Abraham Inc., MAY 3

Jazz Singing 201, Jazz Vocal Intensive: Getting and Keeping Gigs, MAY 12

Max Raabe und das Palast Orchester, MAR. 1 Dallas Brass, MAY 18

CLASSICAL WPAS: Yefim Bronfman, piano, MAR. 2

BROADWAY/ AMERICAN SONGBOOK

BSO: Voices of Light-The Passion of Joan of Arc, MAR. 3

William Bolcom and Joan Morris, APR. 19

Levine: MusicaliTEA, MAR. 8

Ben Beilman, violin, MAR. 4

BSO SuperPops: Miss Saigon to Les Misérables, APR. 19

CHILDREN

Paul Galbraith, guitar, MAR. 11 The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” MAR. 11

Drawn to Dogs, MAY 5 Talk & Tours for Children, Children’s Historic Home Tour, APR. 28

CLASSES/EDUCATION

APR. 28–JUNE 9

HOLIDAY

National Philharmonic: Sarah Chang, APR. 28 & 29

MAR. 15

BSO Off The Cuff: Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony, MAY 4 National Philharmonic: All Debussy, MAY 5 Zane Forshee, guitar, MAY 9 Katie Mahan, piano, MAY 10 WPAS: Philadelphia Orchestra, MAY 11

Reel Around the Shamrock, St. Patrick’s Day A Cappella Celebration, MAR. 16

JAZZ/BLUES/GOSPEL/ SOUL Nate Foley, MAR. 7 & 28 Michael Thomas Quintet, MAR. 8

Scrapomatic, MAR. 17 Patti LaBelle, MAR. 30 & 31

MAY 12

Mary Alouette, Gypsy jazz,

National Philharmonic & Friends, Debussy, MAY 17

APR. 4 & 25

National Philharmonic: Debussy’s Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, MAY 19 MCYO: Springtime Spectacular, MAY 20 Laura Strickling, soprano, MAY 23

BSO: Beethoven’s Ninth, MAY 26

BSO: Mozart and Beethoven, MAY 31

Chelsey Green and the Green Project, APR. 13 Jobari Parker-Namdar, Apr. 27 John Pizzarelli & Kurt Elling, MAY 10

Flo Anito, MAY 30

POP/ROCK/FUNK/ HIP-HOP Experience Hendrix, MAR. 6 Stone Kawala, MAR. 9 Primitivity, MAR. 23

MAR. 12

Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble, MAR. 28

Elikeh, MAR. 30

MCYO: Masterworks for March, MAR. 14

Viver Brasil, APR. 12

BSO: Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto, MAR. 17 WPAS: Murray Perahia, piano,

CityDance: Creating the Magic, APR. 14 & 15 CityDance: Limited Visibility, APR. 21 & 22

CityDance: Nruthyanjalie, MAY 5 & 6

MAR. 18

MAY 19

MAR. 22

Jazz Vocal Intensive: Talkin’ to the Band, MAR. 3

Ethan Bortnick and His Musical Time Machine, MAR. 23

Intro to Jazz Singing,

National Philharmonic: All Mozart, MAR. 24

MAR. 5–APR. 9

Strathmore Unleashed!,

Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra, APR. 27

Video Games Live, APR. 7 Cravin’ Dogs, APR. 20 Dionne Warwick, APR. 21 Marti Jones and Don Dixon, APR. 22

Death Cab for Cutie, APR. 30 Feist, MAY 11 Owen Danoff, MAY 16

BSO: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth,

Art Talk, MAR. 10, APR. 14,

MAR. 24-APR. 21

Patti LaBelle, MAR. 30 & 31

WPAS: Vadim Repin, violin & Itamar Golan, piano, MAR 16

MAR. 10, APR. 14, MAY 19

VIEWPOINT: 21st Annual Strathmore Artists Exhibition,

DANCE

President’s Own Marine Band,

Rover’s Rad Retreat, APR. 28

APR. 14

BSO: André Watts, piano,

MAY 7–JUN. 11

CABARET/BRASS

Joshua Bell and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, APR. 13

FINE ART You Are What You Eat, THROUGH MAR. 17

BSO SuperPops: Baby Boomers, MAY 17

John Paton Davies, Jr.,

POETRY

MAR. 3–APR. 14

Billy Collins and Mary Oliver, APR. 22

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Jazzy Jersey Joker John Pizzarelli

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It was a thorough education. Between performing in his dad’s trio and playing rock gigs in New York City clubs, Pizzarelli forged a unique musical style, blending jazz standards and modern pop favorites. It’s a cool, swingin’ style—and it has become Pizzarelli’s trademark at the height of a 40-album recording career that’s included critically lauded interpretations of Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and other jazz greats.

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He’s opened for Sinatra, channeled Nat King Cole, recorded with James Taylor, idolized George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers, and toured with his dad, the jazz great Bucky Pizzarelli. So it’s no surprise that John Pizzarelli’s goal is to reinvigorate the Great American Songbook. And it’s no surprise that he’s succeeded.

“I’m not consciously saying, ‘I’m going to make everybody love this,’” says Pizzarelli, who performs with Kurt Elling on May 10 at the Music Center.

“I’m not a Pied Piper. I’m rooted in the music, in jazz and pop songs. And I’ve had the opportunity to be onstage with the greats of jazz.”

Growing up in his beloved New Jersey, Pizzarelli was six when his uncle put a tenor banjo in his hands. And while he was happy to play standards like “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby” and “Bye, Bye Blackbird” at family parties, the young crooner dreamed of a career in professional baseball with his cherished Boston Red Sox. But the music had other plans.

“I played little talent shows, had my own rock bands, made a little money on a Friday night,” he says. “At 10 or 12 I picked up the guitar, and from when I was 10 until I was 20 I was enrolled in the School of Bucky Pizzarelli.”

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His retro jazz fantasy? “I always wanted to be in Las Vegas, and the Basie Band is playing at the Sands,” he laughs. “That would be the coolest thing that could ever happen.”

When he performs with Kurt Elling, the jazz vocalist Pizzarelli calls “a singular sensation,” the Strathmore audience will get two sides of a highly polished, jazzy-modern coin.

“As different as we are, we’re kind of similar,” says Pizzarelli. “We’ve been friends for a couple of years now—Kurt’s actually on my Ellington record—and he’s just remarkable.” They’ll also get Pizzarelli’s gently joking banter, and his stories of meeting everyone from Fred Rogers to Paul McCartney.

“It’s all about timing, and talking with the audience in between—entertaining,” he says. “It isn’t cheapening the music; it’s raising the level of entertainment.”

“I always wanted to be in Las Vegas, and the Basie Band is playing at the Sands,” he laughs.

“That would be the coolest thing that could ever happen.”

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l Henri Matisse once described it as “rhythm and meaning”—what does jazz mean to you? This is the place to explore the world of jazz, learn what it’s about and discover its appeal. Workshops, classes, lectures, performances: jazz is yours to discover at Strathmore.

Vocal Jazz Intensives If you’re ready to take your skills up a notch, jazz singer and former Strathmore Artist in Residence Lena Seikaly gets to the heart of jazz.

Don’t Miss!

Strathmore’s Arts and the Brain Lecture Series. See the Spring Calendar, pages 7–14, for details.

Lena Seikaly

Intro to Jazz Singing Find your voice and jazz it up! Howard University faculty member Jessica Boykin-Settles leads this popular class, an inspiring introduction to elements of jazz rhythm, harmony and improvisation.

Best of all, each lesson leads up to the dazzling finale—a cabaret performance by students accompanied by a full rhythm section.

Tuition $275 (Stars Price $247.50)

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MONDAYS, MARCH 5–APRIL 9, 7:30–9:30PM

The Theater of the Brain

Jazz: Unraveling the Mystery!— Lecture

Talkin’ to the Band

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 11AM

Go back to basics and build on your skills, exploring new band-related concepts like conveying the feel of the tune, signaling reduced instrumentation, indicating vamps, learning options for solos and more.

Tuition $65 (Stars Price $58.50)

Music Cognition and Perception

Getting and Keeping Gigs

APRIL 5

Jazz Singing 201 MONDAYS, MAY 7–JUNE 11, 7:30–9:30PM

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Got mad jazz skills? This class, led by Professor Connaitre Miller, director of Howard University’s AfroBlue, is for experienced students (including Intro to Jazz grads) who want to take their jazz vocal performance to the next level. A cabaret performance with a full rhythm section is the culmination of the course.

Tuition $330 (Stars Price $297)

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SATURDAY, MAY 12, 10AM–3PM

Here’s what every performer needs to know about getting gigs and more. Learn the art of selfpromotion, networking along with tips on booking and maintaining good relationships with venues.

Tuition $65 (Stars Price $58.50)

Margot i. Schulman

Everything you always wanted to know about the making of a jazz performance. Internationally known jazz percussionist Chuck Redd tackles questions about improvisation, preparation, collaboration and more.

Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 10AM–3PM

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MARCH 29

Your Brain on Laughter Your Brain on Jazz APRIL 26 THURSDAYS, 7–8:30PM Mansion Tickets $21 (Stars Price $18.90)

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Many a star has graced the Strathmore stage, and many a VIP has sat in its audience. But when Dallas Brass comes to perform here, they’ll make room in the front row and up on stage for a group without whom they say no arts organization can function. A group of students.

“Our goal is to bring music and the arts into everyone’s life,” says Michael Levine, who founded Dallas Brass in 1983. “For us, the love of music started in school band, back in fifth grade. That’s the whole reason we do what we do now: to reach the kids; to inspire them.”

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And so, in addition to their family-friendly-favorites program, American Musical Journey, which takes the audience from the time of George Washington to the present day with a full complement of brass and percussion, Dallas Brass will partner up with 120 young musicians from Montgomery County wind ensembles. That means making scores available to music teachers, rehearsing with high school musicians, and inviting the top students to vacate their frontrow seats mid-concert and actually join the band onstage.

“This is the perfect environment to reach that ‘band kid’ who has a foot in the door already, and to bring along the family, too,” says Levine. “It’s a way to build audiences; it brings new people to the hall. But it also gives kids a chance to be turned on by the arts.

“I believe in the arts,” he adds. “It’s changed my life.”

It’s also put him on philosophical footing with Betty Scott, Strathmore’s education program coordinator.

Scott knows and appreciates that there are studies showing a correlation between playing music and excelling in math. But she’s inspired by more than just potential academic success when it comes to incorporating the arts into the lives of young people.

“I think it gives kids another viewpoint on life when they grow up exposed to music, to theater, to the fine arts,” she says. “For a child, arts education speaks to that creativity and imagery that normal academics don’t usually do. It offers more opportunities to think out of the box.”

So Scott and her team work closely with the programming department at Strathmore, always ready to seize an opportunity to bring professional musicians and students together. And when Dallas Brass takes the stage on Friday, May 18 they’ll give the audience more than just Copland, Gershwin and Sousa.

They’ll have the future on hand, ready to take the Strathmore stage.

“For a child, arts education speaks to that creativity and imagery that normal academics don’t usually do.” ~ Betty Scott

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Spring Teas

EVENTS AT STRATHMORE

RESERVE EARLY! Teas are popular and always fill well in advance. Make your plans to join us today!

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Afternoon Tea Schedule March

6 Norman Katz, piano 7 John Dassoulas, piano 13 Specialty Tea: Irish Tea Sue Richards, harp 14 Specialty Tea: Irish Tea Jo Morrison, Celtic harp 20 Specialty Tea: Vegetarian Tea Fran Hrastar, piano 21 Specialty Tea: Vegetarian Tea Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano 27 Becky Dukes, piano 28 Rosalind Breslow, piano April

Specialty Tea: Teddy Bear Tea (no musician during this tea) Specialty Tea: Teddy Bear Tea (no musician during this tea) Specialty Tea: Japanese Tea Washington Toho Koto Society

Specialty Teas

May

1 Specialty Tea: International Tea Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar 2 Specialty Tea: International Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 8 Specialty Tea: Mother Appreciation Tea Karen Ashbrook, hammered dulcimer & Carrie Rose, flute 9 Specialty Tea: Mother Appreciation Tea Ellen Tennenbaum, piano 15 Norman Katz, piano 16 Becky Dukes, piano 22 Elizabeth Beneford, hammered dulcimer & Jay Beneford, guitar 23 Susan Rudy, paino & Larry Aversano, flute 29 John Dassoulas, piano 30 Fran Hrastar, piano

Irish Tea

Japanese Tea

MARCH 13 & 14

APRIL 10 & 11

Whether you’re celebrating an early St. Patrick’s Day or just enjoying the simple pleasures of lilting live music, delicious Hibernian fare and a bracing cuppa, the Irish Tea is a Celtic delight.

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Japanese culture with a special bento box meal and traditional Japanese music performed by the Washington Toho Koto Society.

Vegetarian Tea

International Tea

MARCH 20 & 21

MAY 1 & 2

By popular request from our patrons! Enjoy light, delicious vegetarian fare, Strathmore Blend tea (as well as organic and herbal blends), and a marvelous musical accompaniment.

Rough winds may shake the darling buds of May, but inside Strathmore’s Tea Room patrons will find a cozy retreat in which to savor international food and music from around the world.

Teddy Bear Tea

Mother Appreciation Tea

APRIL 3 & 4

MAY 8 & 9

Picnic time for teddy bears—and the children who love them. During MCPS spring break, every teddy bear who’s been good can accompany its owner to a kid-friendly tea for a yummy children’s menu and musical fun.

Share the joys of tea and company with the most special of ladies: Mother. Nothing means more to mom than time spent together; make her day special with an elegant tea and a special gift.

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Suzanne Firstenberg, Catherine Leggett and Bill Bronrott

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General Information Contact Information

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www.strathmore.org (301) 581-5100 TICKET OFFICE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD

Web: www.strathmore.org Ticket Office: (301) 581-5100 Group Tickets: (301) 581-5199 Administration: (301) 581-5200

Complimentary 15 minute Ticket Office parking is available in the Mansion lot weekdays 10am–5pm

TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at (800) 735-2258

GROUP TICKETS (301) 581-5199

Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852-3224

M/TU/TH/F 10am–5pm, W 10am–9pm, SA 10am–2pm

Strathmore Welcomes Patrons with Disabilities Every seating section in the Concert Hall includes wheelchairaccessible seating. The Mansion at Strathmore is wheelchair accessible.

Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385

Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall.

Accommodations subject to availability; please make requests by calling the Ticket Office 14 days in advance of performance.

Directions Strathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway and adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.

Parking For Music Center Concert Hall performances: For ticketed performances, complimentary parking is available in the adjacent Metro garage—stroll across the covered Sky Bridge directly into the Music Center. For the convenience of Music Center patrons, there is a passenger drop-off and pick-up area and valet available ($15) in the Circle Plaza at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.

For non-performance Music Center events, including all Education Center events: Metered parking is available on Tuckerman Lane or park in the Metro garage where a SmarTrip or credit card payment of $4.75 is required Monday–Friday.

For Mansion concerts, exhibitions and events: Free parking is available in the Mansion lot on a space-available basis. Enter at 10701 Rockville Pike.

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Tours Free, walk-in tours of the Music Center are available Wednesdays 12–2pm and Saturdays 11am– 2pm. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people, call (301) 581-5102.

Hours of Operation Ticket Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–5pm Wednesday: 10am–9pm Saturday: 10am–2pm Sixty minutes prior to performances in the Music Center Concert Hall through intermission Please Note: The Ticket Office will convert to a summer schedule beginning Tuesday, May 29.

Check www.strathmore.org or call (301) 581-5100 for details.

Mansion & Galleries Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–4pm Wednesday: 10am–9pm Saturday: 10am–3pm Admission to the Mansion at Strathmore and galleries is free.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Monday, May 28 Memorial Day, Campus closed

For complete driving, Metro, bus and parking information, visit Strathmore’s website at www.strathmore.org and click on the “Plan Your Visit” link.

For ticketed events, all patrons regardless of age are required to have a ticket. Use your best judgment when bringing children to a concert that is intended for adults.

Please Note: The minimum age requirement for WPAS performances is 5; for BSO performances it is 6.

Historic Home Tours of the Mansion at Strathmore are offered for both children and adults. See the calender for dates and times.

Sign-interpreted performances are available by request.

Shuttle service across the Sky Bridge from the 4th floor of the Metro garage to the Music Center is available before Concert Hall events.

Children

Prelude Café A wide variety of entrees, desserts, and beverages in the Music Center.

Monday-Saturday 11am–3pm Performances: 2 hours prior to performance start time The Shops at Strathmore Discover inspired gifts, including handmade and arts-related jewelry, decorative items, textiles, stationery, recordings, children’s books. creative toys and kits.

The Mansion Shop Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–4pm Wednesday: 10am–9pm Saturday: 10am–3pm The Online Shop shop.strathmore.org

Dates, artists, programs and prices are subject to change.

Strathmore is partially funded by operating grants from:

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The City of Light:

Strathmore in Paris Join CEO Eliot Pfanstiehl and Bill Carey, Director of Donor and Community Relations, on an unforgettable journey to The City of Light. Explore masterpieces of architecture and major art collections, and experience music and fine cuisine during this custom-designed week in Paris. Highlights include: • Private tours of the Musée de l’Orangerie • Unique opportunities to enjoy jazz or classical music on free evenings. and the Jacquemart André Museum, and an after-hours visit to the Opéra Garnier. • Leisurely lunch and chocolate tasting at Un Dimanche à Paris, the lovely • Wine tasting at the legendary Legrand restaurant of Pierre Cluizel of the famed Filles et Fils, followed by a dinner of French chocolate family.

French specialties.

• Stay in the four-star Concorde Hôtel du • A day in the countryside to visit Claude Louvre, perfectly located on the Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, Right Bank within view of its and the Inn at Auvers-sur-Oise, that was namesake museum. the last home of Vincent van Gogh.

• An elegant dinner cruise on the Bateaux Parisiens with live music.

Giverny

The Opéra Palais Garnier

September 4–12, 2012

Space is limited; we encourage enrollment by APRIL 1!

Additional Information at strathmoreinparis.wordpress.com or Contact Bill Carey at (301) 581-5135 or bcarey@strathmore.org