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ALAN CUMMING KRISTIN CHENOWETH CAROL BURNETT JOHNNY MATHIS PATTI LaBELLE AND MORE
FEAST YOUR EYES
Exhibition salutes the art and artistry of top female chefs
FRESH AIR
Artist in Residence Class of 2016 offers vibrant genre-bending performances
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Dale S. Rosenthal Chair Robert G. Brewer, Jr. Vice Chair David M.W. Denton Secretary William R. Ford Treasurer
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IN THIS ISSUE
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This Just In! New Shows Announced 3 Music Education for Young Talent at Strathmore 5 Meet the Artist in Residence Class of 2016 6 Arts and the Brain 7 Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen 8 Visual Arts: Current Exhibitions 10 Fall Calendar 11 Fall Calendar by Genre 16 Afternoon Tea—A 30-Year Tradition 17 Afternoon Tea Schedule 18 General Information 19
Cathy Bernard Jerome W. Breslow Dickie S. Carter Maria Darby Hope B. Eastman Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg Nancy Floreen Barbara Goldberg Goldman Sol Graham Paul L. Hatchett Steven P. Hollman Fariba Kassiri Sachiko Kuno Delia K. Lang Karen R. Lefkowitz Carolyn P. Leonard Laurence Levitan J. Alberto Martinez Ann L. McDaniel DeRionne P. Pollard Donna Rattley Washington Graciela Rivera-Oven Mary K. Sturtevant Raymond D. Tetz
COVER PHOTOS: Alan Cumming by Steve Vaccariello INSIDE COVER PHOTOS L–R: Nora by Ruth Lozner, Jan Knutson; Afternoon Tea, MCYO
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! New Location AMP POWERED BY STRATHMORE Sat, Oct 17, 7pm
AN EVENING
Think of it as Paris on the Pike—an occasion that calls to mind a little boîte in Saint-Germain where Cole Porter or George Gershwin might have held court. Standing in for Billie, Byrd, and Baker will be Strathmore’s Artists in Residence. C’est si bon!
Une Soirée de Jazz
Proceeds from Strathmore Cabaret benefit Strathmore’s service to the local artist community through innovative and engaging professional development programs.
in PARIS
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THIS JUST IN!
New shows, old favorites, and star power you won’t want to miss! The following shows go on sale to the public Wednesday, September 23. Strathmore Stars presale begins Thursday, September 10; become a Star today to purchase tickets before the public.
IN THE MUSIC CENTER
JOHNNY MATHIS
THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR Wed, April 6
KRISTIN CHENOWETH COMING HOME TOUR
Sponsored by Joel and Elizabeth Helke
Fri, Jan 29 The Broadway legend, TV star, and movie queen graces Strathmore’s stage with her inimitable beauty, humor, and talent. Don’t miss the Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning star of everything wonderful from Wicked to The West Wing to Glee to On the Twentieth Century.
ALAN CUMMING SINGS SAPPY SONGS Sun, Feb 14
The legendary Mathis celebrates his 60th year as a recording artist by returning to Strathmore to perform his greatest hits like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,” “Misty,” and more, alongside personal favorites.
PATTI LaBELLE Thu & Fri, April 7 & 8 Savor the grace, artistry, and remarkable voice that propelled her from The Bluebelles to Labelle to international pop stardom with hits like “On My Own,” “If You Ask Me To,” and countless others.
Iconic performer Cumming transforms Valentine’s Day into a cabaret, with the sappy silly love songs everyone secretly adores. Don’t miss a minute of the stage-andscreen star’s collaboration with Emmy-winning musical director Lance Horne and cellist Eleanor Norton.
THE PEKING ACROBATS
30TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Thu, March 24 There is something innately thrilling about The Peking Acrobats, perfecting the ancient art form since their Western debut 30 years ago. These amazing artists defy gravity, push the limits of human flexibility, and redefine balance and control.
L–R: Peking Acrobats, Alan Cumming by Trumon Gray, Kristin Chenoweth, Johnny Mathis, Patti LaBelle
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THIS JUST IN! CAROL BURNETT
IN THE MANSION
Fri & Sat, April 15 & 16 Actress, singer, writer, comedian, and American treasure. Spend an evening with funny lady Burnett as she unleashes her wit, wisdom, and comic genius.
SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE
THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON & ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS Wed, April 27 The King of Pop gets the royal treatment when the composer-improvisers of the SFJAZZ Collective turn their amazing talent his way. Join us for an evening of pure entertainment from one of the world’s most acclaimed jazz ensembles.
I AM ANNE HUTCHINSON / I AM HARVEY MILK Sat & Sun, April 23 & 24
Starring Kristin Chenoweth & Andrew Lippa Words & Music by Andrew Lippa Joel Fram, music director Noah Himmelstein, director Strathmore, producer Rolando Sanz, executive producer Produced in association with Bruce Cohen, Robb Nanus & David Bloch Get to know two American freedom fighters—and the legendary artists pulling them from the pages of history and bringing them to life onstage. Join Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth and Grammy and Tony Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa for a celebration of human rights activists with the eponymous new choral work-theater hybrid, I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk.
clockwise: Carol Burnett by Randee St. Nicholas, SFJAZZ Collective, I Am Harvey Milk by Matthew Murphy
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SETH KIBEL & FRIENDS HANUKKAH HODGEPODGE Wed, Dec 9 Light up the season with multi-Wammie winner Kibel and friends as they explore the intersection of Jewish and American music to make Hanukkah favorites shine bright.
METROPOLITAN KLEZMER Wed, Dec 16 Let the eclectic exuberance of NYC-based Metropolitan Klezmer brighten your holiday! The band brings Yiddish musical genres together in a shimmering sound that incorporates jazz, folk, and more. Strathmore AIR Alumni
ROCHELLE RICE
Fri, Dec 18, Matinee Hailed as “best jazz vocalist” by Washington City Paper, Rice returns to Strathmore and adds her soulful spin to an array of holiday classics ranging from medieval plainchant to Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas.”
YOUNG TALENT SHINES BRIGHT
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras and Strathmore Children’s Chorus provide a challenging, nurturing environment for the community’s best and brightest young performers.
The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) have long been regarded as the top tier program for talented musicians in grades 3 through 12. With three full orchestras, three string orchestras, a harp ensemble, and small chamber ensembles, MCYO is where the best and brightest young musicians continue a tradition started in 1946. For its 70th season, MCYO, which has been a resident partner of Strathmore since the Music Center opened 10 years ago, officially becomes a program of Strathmore. MCYO enhances Strathmore’s rich education programming alongside Strathmore Children’s Chorus. Of the merger, Strathmore chief executive officer Eliot Pfanstiehl says, “MCYO complements our mission to recognize and prepare the next generation of top artists.” MCYO executive director Cheryl Jukes says of the benefits of joining Strathmore, “The MCYO brand gets even stronger, amplified through direct affiliation with a world-class venue and the best of regional and national performing arts events.”
MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS CELEBRATES ITS 70TH SEASON! WINTER SOUNDSCAPES Sun, Dec 6, 4pm This concert features MCYO’s Philharmonic, Symphony, and Chamber Ensemble, and it includes Shostakovich’s dramatic Symphony No. 5.
EFFLORESCENCE Sun, March 20, 3 & 7pm All six MCYO orchestras perform a vibrant program including Mahler, Wagner, and Copland.
MCYO’S PLATINUM CELEBRATION: MUSIC MATTERS
MCYO
Wed, May 25, 7pm MCYO’s Young Artists, Symphony, and Philharmonic perform Tchaikovsky’s monumental 1812 Overture.
No single program exemplifies everything Strathmore stands for, but the Strathmore Children’s Chorus (SCC) covers a lot of bases…and tenors, altos, and sopranos. Talented young singers receive superb training in music theory, vocal technique, and ensemble singing, plus the opportunity to perform on the Music Center stage.
SCC: HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD Guest Artist: Seneca Valley High School Choir, Michelle Searle, director Wed, Dec 2, 7:30pm Kick off the holiday season with the joyful sound of young voices lifted in song as they share traditional music from Asia, Africa, and Europe.
SCC MEETS THE BEATLES Guest Artists: Rocky Hill Middle School Choirs, Paul Heinemann, director Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore, Kristofer Sanz, director Wed, June 8, 7:30pm Meet the Beatles all over again in a unique presentation of Fab Four favorites. From “Twist and Shout” to Sgt. Pepper, you’ll need “Help!” to keep from dancing in the aisles.
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AIR CONDITIONING
Why Strathmore’s Artist in Residence program is the coolest.
photos by Jonathan Timmes
Strathmore’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program has been helping performing artists transition from amateur to professional for more than 10 years. These emerging artists partner with mentors, attend professional development seminars, and work with communities. The artists perform concerts and host education workshops at Strathmore, ultimately enhancing our community with their unique talents and fresh sounds.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CLASS OF 2016
All concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Mansion.
CASSANDRA ALLEN, VOCALIST
GRIFF KAZMIERCZAK, JAZZ TRUMPET AND VIOLIN
Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr.
Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr.
Jan 13 & 27 Classical, R&B, Dixieland, funk—composer-musician Kazmierczak plays many genres. The trumpeter and violinist, inspired by Chuck Mangione and Dizzy Gillespie, started young but now has limitless influences.
BUMPER JACKSONS, TRADITIONAL DUO/BAND Sponsored by Dale Rosenthal
Feb 10 & 24 Jess Eliot Myhre and Chris Ousley are the Bumper Jacksons, an American roots project that pushes the boundaries of country and jazz with their original compositions and reimagined roots music.
AIR MENTOR CONCERTS
Don’t miss these riveting collaborations between the AIR Class of 2016 and their mentors.
DANNY KNICELY
DAN ROBERTS
Nov 4
Nov 18
American roots through folk and jazz
Eclecticism— jazz bumps into classical
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CARMEN BALTHROP Dec 2
Opera meets jazz and pop
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March 9 & 23 Allen fuses Afro-Latin jazz with Mediterranean folk. The singer-songwriter-arranger boasts a tone reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and has performed around the world.
JAN KNUTSON, JAZZ GUITARIST April 13 & 27 The virtuosic, improvisational music of 16-year-old Knutson follows the tradition of jazz greats Joe Pass and George Van Epps without losing originality.
KIMBERLY KONG, CLASSICAL PIANO May 11 & 25 Kong has been in the spotlight since her debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at age nine. On faculty at the Peabody Institute, Kong is a frequent soloist who has performed at Carnegie Hall.
BE STEADWELL, VOCALIST Sponsored by Myra Turoff and Ken Weiner
June 15 & 29 DC singer-songwriter Steadwell redefines love songs in a modern context, with jazz, a cappella, and folk roots. Blending genres into what she’s coined “queerpop,” Steadwell’s performances feature onstage compositions using loop pedal vocal layering and beat boxing.
ARTS AND THE BRAIN Lecture series explores how art can help us to overcome life’s challenges.
The therapeutic power of art—to comfort, to heal, to elevate quality of life—has inspired human creativity for centuries. Strathmore’s Arts and the Brain lecture series engages teachers, scholars, and artists working at the intersection of arts and health. Join us to explore innovative, practical strategies for harnessing the arts to alleviate suffering and strengthen vitality. All lectures take place Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Mansion. Tickets $25 for each lecture. Attend all five lectures and receive one free (a 20% discount).
ART THERAPY AND PTSD: THE PRACTICE AND SCIENCE OF HEALING WITH ART IN THE MILITARY Gary H. Wynn, MD, LTC, MC, USA, Uniformed Services University Melissa Walker, MA, ATR, National Intrepid Center of Excellence March 17 Healing happens when soldiers suffering from combat-related post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participate in art therapy treatment. Learn more about PTSD, the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers, and the creative new treatments being developed and implemented by physicians and artists.
THE MIND AND MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN Richard Kogan, MD March 31 He gave the world Rhapsody in Blue, and perhaps music itself saved Gershwin from behavioral issues stemming from psychological disorders. Harvardeducated psychiatrist and Juilliard-trained concert pianist Kogan explores the healing impact of music.
DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN Judith Lynne Hanna, PhD April 7 Educator, writer, and dance critic Hanna has traveled the world exploring the relationship between dance and society. Hanna speaks about the mind-body connection and the link between dance and improved mental health. This session will include optional participatory movement.
YES AND: IMPROV AS A TOOL FOR EDUCATORS AND THERAPISTS Stephanie Anderson, The Second City Faculty Member and Mental Health Educator May 5 Improv is good for more than a laugh! Combining improv experience from The Second City in Chicago and years on staff at the adolescent psychiatric unit at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, Anderson describes her innovative psychoeducational curricula and therapies for hospitalized youth.
WRITING TO HEAL Seema Reza, Director, Creative Arts Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir May 12 The power and potency of words is poet Reza’s specialty. Reza discusses her work with service members fighting PTSD and other mental health challenges and how writing can harness the healing power of creativity.
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THAT’S WHY THE
Chef Susan Callahan looks at Strathmore’s new exhibition Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen. A starched white hat, a fine white jacket: MarieAntoine Carême, pioneer of haute cuisine, wore the iconic attire of a chef when he led a team of hundreds in his Parisian kitchen in the early 19th century. Known as the king of chefs and the chef of kings, Carême cooked for everyone from Talleyrand to Tsar Alexander I. He made culinary arts a profession rather than a trade, and he inspired young boys to become apprentices, hoping to one day be chef de cuisine. Long before Carême donned the toque, cooking was the domain of women. Females were the first farmers and chefs for their clans, and women led kitchen staffs in grand houses and small taverns for hundreds of years. In fact, it was not until chefs became stars of high society that men surfaced as leaders in the culinary world.
The celebration of the female chef is long overdue. As a chef for more than 30 years, I’ve led kitchens in restaurants and for catering companies; as a teacher for 15 years, I’ve encouraged up-and-coming culinary stars. That’s why I was perplexed when Time Magazine’s 2013 article “The Gods of Food” didn’t mention a single woman chef. This got me thinking about the women who changed the way we eat today, who changed the way chefs cook in restaurant kitchens. I googled “chef,” hit “images,” and found one image of a woman in a white coat for every 15 of a man. I was frustrated and discovered my female culinary friends felt the same way. “Why aren’t women getting this recognition?” we wondered. Because I am a visual artist as well as a chef, I knew I could add the kind of imagery we’d need to change the way the story of women chefs is told. Over time, the Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen exhibition idea grew and evolved, like a soufflé “puffing up” perfectly in the hands of a seasoned chef. Strathmore helped us combine curatorial thematic suggestions with visual artists’ innovations, and we invited 21 artists of note in their media and 22 women chefs—each a leader or emerging leader in the industry—to participate. Each artist would create a portrait of the chef they were paired with that would visually communicate a conversation between artists and chef, highlighting the talents of both.
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LADY IS A CHEF Participating chefs in the exhibition include Carla Hall of Bravo’s Top Chef and ABC’s The Chew; author and proprietor of Restaurant Nora, Nora Pouillon, a pioneer in organic cooking and vanguard of the farmto-table movement; restaurateur Ruth Gresser, whose Pizzeria Paradiso recently won the 2015 RAMMY Award for Beer Program of the Year; Marianne Ali, a director at DC Central Kitchen, who has cooked alongside Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton; Drew Faulkner, chef-teacher and president of the Washington, DC, chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, the international organization dedicated to elevating female chefs; and chef-contestant of Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen Michelle Houser.
WOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHEN
There’s more to the Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen exhibition at Strathmore: a documentary film made by students at University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, that won first prize in the student documentary competition; a collection of antique kitchen and cooking tools and utensils; and a display of edible sculptures made out of chocolate, spun sugar, and pastry, created by students from local cooking schools. There will be visits from celebrity chefs, demonstrations and discussions, and, best of all, recognition of the artistry of women, whether they work in the art studio or the kitchen.
Sat, Sept 12, 1pm
~Susan Callahan, Co-curator, Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen; Chef Instructor, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Sat, Sept 5–Sun, Nov 8 MANSION
Exhibition Events OPENING RECEPTION Thu, Sept 10, 7pm
FREE (No reservations required)
CHILDREN’S TALK & TOUR Sat, Sept 12, 10:15am Recommended for ages 7–14
$5 FOR CHILDREN ONLY, ACCOMPANYING ADULTS ARE FREE
CURATOR’S TOUR FREE
PANEL DISCUSSION Join moderator Harriet Lesser for a discussion of women, the food industry, and the connection between artist and chef with Chef Bonnie Benwick of The Washington Post; Chef Ruth Gresser, president, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs; Joyce Zipperer, artist; and Chef Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora.
Sun, Sept 20, 2pm FREE (Reservations required)
THE ART OF TASTE Join us for weekly cooking demonstrations and tastings by famed local chefs.
Wednesdays, Sept 16–Nov 4, 6pm FREE (Reservations required)
Sept 16: Chef Susan Callahan, Chef Instructor, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Sept 23: Chef Janet Yu, Hollywood East Café Sept 30: Chef Susan Delbert, The Fourth Estate at The National Press Club Oct 7: Chef Nora Pouillon, Restaurant Nora Oct 14: Chef Elise Wendland, The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain Oct 21: Chef Drew Faulkner, CookingwithDrew.com Oct 28: Ridgewells Catering Nov 4: Chef Michelle Houser, Full On Craft Eats and Drinks STRATHMORE.ORG/WOMENCHEFS
L–R: At Your Service, Apron by Catherine Kleeman, Nora Pouillon, Untitled by Catherine Kleeman, Carla Hall, Carla Hall by Danni Dawson
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MANSION HOURS: Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 12–4pm; Wed 10am–9pm; closed Mon
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ART IS ON THE MENU
Autumn at Strathmore offers an artistic array, with something for every taste.
Current Exhibitions Sat, Sept 5–Sun, Nov 8
Art Ahead Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Jan 3
WOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHEN
JOSEPH CRAIG ENGLISH PRINTMAKER, PAINTER, SCULPTOR, A LOCAL LANDMARK
See details on page 8 It’s a tasting menu for the eyes when 21 visual artists blend their talents with 22 women chefs. The artists create portraits, the chefs offer cooking demos, and the true creative artistry of the kitchen gets served on a silver platter.
Local color adopts new meaning with this celebrated DC-area printmaker. English found fame by focusing on what we see every day but so often take for granted.
CEREMONY: AGREEMENTS WE CALL ART DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS, AND ASSEMBLAGES BY STEVEN NESHEIM Through painting, drawing, assemblage, and more, Nesheim focuses on the imagery of belief. Taking references from varying cultures, the artist explores art as evidence of agreements that lead to belief systems. Invitational Gallery
THE 82ND ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FINE ART IN MINIATURE More than 700 mini masterpieces from around the world are on display in this breathtaking exhibition that draws the viewer into a concentrated little universe that traces its roots to the 7th century.
COLOR IN ABSTRACT: WORKS BY LAURENCE CHANDLER & KAREN SUDERMAN MANSION HOURS: Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 12–4pm; Wed 10am–9pm; closed Mon
Grace by Steven Nesheim; Ben’s At Night by Joseph Craig English
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Chandler’s impressionist pieces balance Suderman’s mixed-media creations. While Chandler uses improvisational techniques evocative of human emotion, Suderman uses traditional techniques that focus on the object’s color and texture. Invitational Gallery
FALL CALENDAR Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
FALL SEMESTER BEGINS
SEASON PREVIEW CONCERT
Week of Aug 31 Join Levine Music this fall with group classes or private lessons. Start a new instrument or continue lessons with private instruction from Levine’s expert faculty. Levine’s varied and exciting group classes are perfect for beginners or seasoned music learners. MUSIC CENTER LEVINEMUSIC.ORG, 301.897.5100
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ACT TWO @ LEVINE AUDITIONS Tue & Thu, Sept 1 & 3 Auditions for Act Two @ Levine, the DC area’s leading musical theatre education program, mainstage, and preprofessional programs. Season includes: Titanic, American Idiot, and Sideshow. MUSIC CENTER LEVINEMUSIC.ORG/ACTTWO
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NEVER FORGOTTEN, A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO WWII Sat, Sept 5, 7pm Conductor Liang Zhang leads the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and 300 voices in a grand celebration honoring the victory of World War II. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$100
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FIRST DAY OF CLASSES Tues, Sept 8 MUSIC CENTER
Thu, Sept 10, 8pm Christopher Seaman, conductor A full concert program showcasing highlights from the upcoming centennial season. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15
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CHILDREN’S TALK & TOUR Sat, Sept 12, 10:15am Fire up your youngster’s interest in cooking and art with curator Harriet Lesser’s Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen gallery tour and a hands-on art activity. Recommended for ages 7–14. MANSION TICKETS $5 for children, accompanying adults are free.
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CURATOR’S TOUR Sat, Sept 12, 1pm Curator Harriet Lesser leads a tour of the exhibition, Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen. MANSION FREE (No reservations required)
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DIANA ROSS Tues, Sept 15, 8pm Whether you loved her in The Supremes, fell for her acting in Lady Sings the Blues, or followed her extensive solo career, Ross is guaranteed to enthrall audiences with hits from her legendary catalog. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $69–$249 (STARS $62.10–$224.10)
Strathmore Visual Art
WOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHEN OPENING RECEPTION Thu, Sept 10, 7pm Mix and mingle with the artists and local chefs whose work is displayed in this new exhibition. MANSION FREE (No reservations required) Music Center
Mansion
HISTORIC HOME TOURS
Join us for guided tours illuminating the history, architecture, and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore. Thu, Sept 17, 11am; Fri, Oct 23, 11am; Fri, Nov 6, 2pm MANSION FREE (Reservations required) Outside Presenter
D.C. Federation of Music Clubs
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES
A TUSSLE BETWEEN OPERA AND JAZZ
Wed, Sept 16, 8pm
Strathmore Artist in Residence alumna Lena Seikaly performs jazz standards accompanied by Steve Hom on guitar. Soprano Melissa Chavez sings opera arias and art songs with piano accompaniment to open the hour. MANSION FREE
Nintendo goes symphonic in this adaptation of the beloved video game series. Favorite moments from the 29-year-old Legend of Zelda saga are enhanced by orchestral performances of composer Koji Kondo’s music. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $45–$150
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PETER AND WILL ANDERSON TRIO Thu, Sept 17, 7:30pm Fresh takes on jazz classics from Juilliard-trained, Marsalismentored, clarinet- and saxplaying brothers. The Anderson brothers come to Strathmore with material from their new album Déjà Vu and guitarist Alex Wintz rounds out the trio. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)
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RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY Thu, Sept 17, 8pm Marin Alsop, conductor Olga Kern, piano ANNA CLYNE: Masquerade (BSO Premiere) RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini R. STRAUSS: An Alpine Symphony Strauss’ love note to nature encapsulates the danger and majesty of the Alps. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
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Community
Education
OCTOBER 2015
Levine Music
Fri, Sept 18, 11am
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SYMPHONIC DANCES FROM WEST SIDE STORY Sat, Sept 19, 8pm Sun, Sept 20, 3pm Thomas Pandolfi, piano Piotr Gajewski, conductor Program includes Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Gershwin’s An American in Paris, and the legendary composer’s Concerto in F, with pianist Pandolfi, a leading interpreter of Gershwin. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89
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PANEL DISCUSSION WOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHEN
Join Strathmore curator Harriet Lesser for a discussion of women, the food industry, and the connection between artist and chef.
Sun, Sept 20, 2pm FREE (Reservations required)
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OCTOBER 2015
WHAT’S UP AT AMP!
Fri, Sept 11
MATT SCHOFIELD Sat, Sept 12
ROY ASSAF TRIO Thu, Sept 17
JAMES LLOYD Fri & Sat, Sept 18 & 19
SHOCKED & AMAZED: NEW YORK VARIETY ALL-STARS Sat, Oct 10
PIGPEN THEATRE CO. Fri, Oct 16
NICHOLAS DAVID Sun, Oct 25
BOB McDONALD
PETER ROWAN
Thu, Oct 29
Fri, Sept 25
JAZZREACH’S METTA QUINTET
CHAISE LOUNGE Sat, Sept 26
ONE MAN BREAKING BAD Sun, Sept 27
MICHAEL LYNCHE Wed, Sept 30
HAMILTON LEITHAUSER
BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL
WAGNER’S RIENZI— A CONCERT OPERA
Fri, Oct 30
STEVE KATZ & LIEL LEIBOVITZ Co-presented with JCC of Greater Washington
Thu, Nov 5
THE WEIGHT Fri, Nov 6
Juanjo Mena, conductor Jonathan Carney, violin PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1, “Classical” GLAZUNOV: Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” In Beethoven’s walk through the Viennese countryside, we encounter a great storm followed by an expression of gratitude. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
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BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ Tue, Sept 29, 8pm Mexico’s culture comes to life in a brilliant explosion of breathtaking dance. Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández has been an artistic ambassador of Mexico for more than 60 years. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38–$58 (STARS $34.20–$52.20)
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CHICK COREA & BÉLA FLECK DUET
Co-presented by Strathmore, Washington Performing Arts & Blues Alley
Wed, Sept 30, 8pm
Sat, Oct 3, 8pm Issachah Savage, tenor Piotr Gajewski, tenor Wagner, one of the most innovative composers in the history of opera, achieved a seamless blend of music, drama, visual art, and stagecraft in his third opera, the powerful Rienzi. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89
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DON GIOVANNI Sun, Oct 4, 3pm Markus Stenz, conductor Madeline Adkins, violin Lisa Steltenpohl, viola Soloists from Washington National Opera’s DomingoCafritz Young Artist Program MOZART: Symphony No. 1, K. 16 MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364 MOZART: Scenes from Don Giovanni, K.527 MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
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CHRISTYLEZ BACON AND LILY NEILL Wed, Oct 7, 7:30pm Sparks fly when progressive hip-hop artist Bacon and harpist Neill present an exhilarating program that soars across the musical horizon. Come hear what happens when two AIR alums with similar mindsets and dissimilar musical backgrounds collaborate. Come early for The Art of Taste at 6pm. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
Sat, Oct 3
This evening with two musical legends combines classic tunes from Corea and Fleck’s catalogs with music from their Grammywinning duet album, The Enchantment. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$75 (STARS $31.50–$67.50)
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BLUE HIGHWAY
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Friends of the Library, Montgomery County
Fri, Oct 2
HUGH MASEKELA & LARRY WILLIS Thu, Nov 12
NEW ORCHESTRA OF WASHINGTON
Sun, Oct 4
MICHAEL CHAPMAN & RYLEY WALKER
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STORM LARGE Fri, Nov 13
Thu, Oct 8
THE YARDBIRDS
NAUGHTY PROFESSOR
TONY DeSARE
Fri, Oct 9
Wed, Nov 18
Sun, Nov 22
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Sat, Sept 26, 8pm
AMP is redefining nightlife on Rockville Pike with great music, innovative cuisine, and hand-crafted cocktails. Your next big night out awaits.
THE NIGHTHAWKS
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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OFF THE CUFF DON GIOVANNI Fri, Oct 2, 8:15pm Markus Stenz, conductor Soloists from Washington National Opera’s DomingoCafritz Young Artist Program MOZART: Scenes from Don Giovanni Don Giovanni is Mozart’s most Romantic opera, dealing with psychological and supernatural drama balanced with dark humor. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
Music Center
Mansion
28TH ANNUAL LITERARY LUNCHEON SERIES WITH AUTHOR JOHN FEINSTEIN Thu, Oct 8, 11:30am The Washington Post sports columnist Feinstein, author of 27 books, including the two bestselling nonfiction sports books of all time, A Good Walk Spoiled and A Season on the Brink, discusses his storied career. MANSION TICKETS 240.777.0020; FOLMC.ORG.
Community
Education
Strathmore Presents
BSO SUPERPOPS CLASSIC FM: FIVE DECADES OF RADIO HITS
MS. LISA FISCHER AND GRAND BATON
Thu, Oct 8, 8pm Jack Everly, conductor Hear your favorite radio hits across the decades. Relive memorable moments through this program featuring blockbusters like “I Will Survive,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Dancing Queen,” “Sweet Caroline,” and more. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
Sun, Oct 11, 7pm Famous for revving up the sound of the Rolling Stones, this Grammy-winning songwritervocalist and uber-successful session musician featured in the Oscar-winning documentary film 20 Feet from Stardom flies solo at Strathmore. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$58 (STARS $25.20–$52.20)
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AUDITION INTENSIVE WORKSHOP Sat, Oct 10, 9am Attention Singers: Receive valuable feedback from artists and educators in this halfday workshop with panelists including Daniel Rakowski, producer of Broadway’s On the Town. Event includes Q&A panel for parents. MANSION TICKETS $75–$200 YOUNGARTISTSAMERICA.ORG
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KICKIN’ IT WITH THE MASTERS Sat, Oct 10, 7pm Relive the monumental music of the 1950s masters of jazz organ, including Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, and Shirley Scott in a concert featuring Levine Jazz faculty Paul Bratcher, Josh Walker, Andrew Hare, and Manny Arciniega. STUDIO 309 TICKETS $15–$20 FREE FOR LEVINE STUDENTS. LEVINEMUSIC.ORG, 301.897.5100
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JACKIE EVANCHO AWAKENING LIVE IN CONCERT Sat, Oct 10, 8pm When, at age 10, Evancho appeared on America’s Got Talent, the purity and power of her voice blew the judges and audience away. Now, at age 15, “Evancho’s voice keeps getting better and better” (Billboard). MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48–$115 (STARS $43.20–$103.50)
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Strathmore Presents
PLEIADES 30TH ANNIVERSARY JEWELRY SHOW Sat & Sun, Dec 5 & 6, 11am–5pm MANSION
Launched 30 years ago by seven local artisans, Pleiades, named for the brilliantand beautiful star cluster known from ancient times as the Seven Sisters, has grown, and its selection of unique high-quality, hand-crafted jewelry and metalwork remains exquisite. Now there are more than 30 artists, all women, offering one-of-a-kind silver and gold pieces with gemstones, dichroic glass, beads, paper, and enamels, as well as gorgeous silver flatware, vessels, and table sculptures.
Strathmore Presents
Pleiades’ show and sale at Strathmore will leave you starstruck.
UNDER THE STREETLAMP Tues, Oct 13, 8pm Oh, what a night! This group of former lead cast members from Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys offer an evening of tight harmonies, slick dance moves, and a superb selection of doo-wop and old-time rock ’n’ roll. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$68 (STARS $25.20–$61.20)
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PIOTR PAKHOMKIN AND AMADOU KOUYATE Wed, Oct 14, 7:30pm What happens when a Russian guitar virtuoso meets an African master of the kora? Musical worlds collide! Pakhomkin and Kouyate join forces on their plucked string instruments to create a unique and beautiful musical experience. Come early for The Art of Taste at 6pm. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
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CHRIS CORNELL Wed, Oct 14, 8pm Soundgarden frontman Cornell shows his softer side, showcasing songs from his new album, Higher Truth, as well as the wailing heavy rock he’s known for. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $76
OCTOBER 2015
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Strathmore Presents
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
THE MOON AND THE SEVEN STARS:
ROMEO AND JULIET: IN CONCERT
RONN McFARLANE, LUTE & MINDY ROSENFELD, FLUTE Thu, Oct 15, 7:30pm This Baltimore-based lute-andflute duo wows audiences with Renaissance and Baroque music and Celtic folk melodies. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)
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JAZZ JAM Sat, Oct 17, 7pm In a fun and structured environment facilitated by Levine jazz faculty members, musicians will get a chance to play and improvise on well-known jazz standards. All skill levels and instruments are welcome! STUDIO 309 TICKETS $5 AT THE DOOR. LEVINEMUSIC.ORG/CALENDAR
Sat, Oct 17, 8 pm Marin Alsop, conductor Edward Berkeley, stage director & concert adaptation PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet Prokofiev’s score accentuates struggles of young love amidst violent tragedy like no other representation of Shakespeare’s classic play. Presented in association with Folger Theatre MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
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JOHN KOCUR AND HERB & HANSON Wed, Oct 21, 7:30pm Jazz meets bluegrass for a magical musical evening. DC saxophonist Kocur joins mandolin and guitar duo Herb & Hanson in a bluesy, country combo show. Come early for The Art of Taste at 6pm. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
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LEVINE MUSIC AT STRATHMORE
Discover all of the opportunities Levine Music has to offer! With a wide selection of private lessons, classes, workshops, and events, Levine Music provides a welcoming community for students of all ages and abilities.
START OF THE FALL SEMESTER Make music with us! August 31 is the first day of private lessons and September 4 is the first day of group classes. Register for special events, classes, or private lessons, available in more than 22 instruments and voice.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Strathmore Education
MENDELSSOHN AND MOZART
COURAGE HAS A VOICE
Sat, Oct 24, 8pm Joshua Weilerstein, conductor Valentina Lisitsa, piano CHRISTOPHER ROUSE: Prospero’s Rooms (BSO Premiere) MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 20 MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3, “Scottish” Weilerstein exposes the passion of Mozart, Mendelssohn’s reminiscence of the highlands, and the Gothicism in Prospero’s Rooms. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
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Levine Presents
KICKIN’ IT WITH THE MASTERS Sat, Oct 10, 7pm Peek through the window of history to experience the contributions of the masters of jazz organ. This program features music from greats including Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott, and more, performed by Levine jazz faculty Paul Bratcher on the organ, and featuring Manny Arciniega, Andrew Hare, and Josh Walker. STUDIO 309 LEVINEMUSIC.ORG | 301.897.5100
Strathmore Presents
KRASNOYARSK NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF SIBERIA Sun, Oct 25, 4pm This astonishing dance company whirls, twirls, leaps, bounds, and storms across the stage in a brilliantly colored, joyful display. Fierce Cossack bravado, traditional peasant charm: watch this troupe of 50 dancers express every facet of Siberian cultures. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32–$72 (STARS $28.80–$64.80)
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SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF, PIANO THE LAST SONATAS, PART 2 Mon, Oct 26, 8pm Sir András continues his monumental Last Sonatas project with the penultimate sonatas of Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, and Beethoven. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$75
Strathmore Presents
Strathmore Presents
JULIA BULLOCK, SOPRANO
COMPAÑIA FLAMENCA JOSÉ PORCEL FLAMENCO FIRE
Fri, Oct 23, 7:30pm Bullock has been hailed as an “impressive, fast-rising soprano…poised for a significant career” (New York Times). This quickly ascending star is racking up awards and accolades in spades, beloved for harnessing great operatic roles. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)
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Fri, Oct 23, 8pm This internationally acclaimed company of dancers and live orchestra ignite the stage, performing with pride and passion classic flamenco as it was danced and performed by the great masters. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$68 (STARS $25.20–$61.20)
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WYTOLD AND CHELSEY GREEN Wed, Oct 28, 7:30pm There’s a world of possibilities in the uncommon pairing of former Artists in Residence Wytold and Green. The duo, with help from a drum machine, showcases unique string synergy using acoustic and amplified strings. Come early for The Art of Taste at 6pm. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
Fri, Oct 30, 7pm Co-presentation with USO of Metropolitan Washington–Baltimore Collaboration between veterans, service members, hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon, electric cellist Wytold, and poet Mahogany L. Browne is the culmination of a Music & Writing workshop at the USO Warrior and Family Center. MANSION FREE (Registration required)
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BACH FAVORITES Sat, Oct 31, 8pm Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano Victoria Gau, conductor This concert overflows with Bach’s most cherished music including Orchestral Suite No. 3, Cantata No. 80 (A Mighty Fortress), and Cantata No. 147 (featuring Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring). MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89
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MAURIZIO POLLINI Sun, Nov 1, 2pm The classical Italian pianist, considered one of the finest soloists of his generation, performs a program of Schumann and Chopin. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$85 (STARS $31.50–$76.50)
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DANNY KNICELY Wed, Nov 4, 7:30pm Multi-instrumentalist Knicely, who is deeply steeped in mountain music, shares the stage with traditional folk band Bumper Jacksons and jazz guitarist Jan Knutson. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
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ASHU, CLASSICAL SAXOPHONE Thu, Nov 5, 7:30pm See the saxophone in a whole new light! Artist-on-the-rise Ashu continues to defy convention by taking the sax out of the box. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)
NOVEMBER 2015
Chee-Yun
NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC’S 2015–2016 SEASON
Youngho Kang
Highlights of the National Philharmonic’s new season, conducted by Piotr Gajewski, include Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Gershwin’s American in Paris, and Wagner’s Rienzi with tenor Issachah Savage. Pianist Brian Ganz is joined by soprano Iwona Sobtka in an evening dedicated to the songs of Chopin. The Philharmonic also performs Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique and Mozart’s Haffner Symphony. Soloists include violinist Chee-Yun performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 and cellist Zuill Bailey playing two Vivaldi concertos. In addition, Philharmonic concertmaster Colin Sorgi performs Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 2. KIDS 7–17 FREE! | COMPLIMENTARY PARKING | NATIONALPHILHARMONIC.ORG | 301.581.5100
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Strathmore Presents
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
OFF THE CUFF A SEASON OF VIVALDI
SHENANDOAH RUN
BOLÉRO
Sun, Nov 8, 4pm
Sat, Nov 14, 8pm
Fri, Nov 6, 8:15pm
This fantastic folk group is composed of nine hand-picked classic and contemporary folk musicians. Vintage tunes, original compositions, bluegrass, country, and six-part harmony make Shenandoah Run one of the DC area’s top folk tickets. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)
Jun Märkl, conductor Lise de la Salle, piano RAVEL: Alborada del gracioso FALLA: Nights in the Gardens of Spain DEBUSSY: Images RAVEL: Boléro Falla, Debussy, and Ravel each draw on a Spanish muse. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
Marin Alsop, conductor Jonathan Carney, violin VIVALDI: The Four Seasons How does music communicate the sounds of nature? Vivaldi showed Baroque critics that program music has its place among serious compositions with The Four Seasons. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
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Outside Presenter
Strathmore Presents
A CONCERT TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS AND CHILDREN (CSAAC)
PAUL ANKA Sat, Nov 7, 8pm Pop icon Anka wrote and sang the hits that defined pop music, from “Diana,” “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” and “Puppy Love” to “Having My Baby” and “Times of Your Life.” Come share the memories and milestones. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48–$125 (STARS $43.20–$112.50)
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TIME TRAVEL
Tues, Nov 10, 8pm Don’t miss Styx as they perform their chart-topping hits in support of Montgomery County-based nonprofit, CSAAC, a nationwide leader in autism services. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $100–$250
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Strathmore Presents
CHUCHO VALDÉS: IRAKERE 40 Sun, Nov 15, 7pm Valdés has been called the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Now the Cuban guitarist-composer-arranger is celebrating the music of his legendary group, Irakere, by recreating the magic 40 years later with young musicians. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$58 (STARS $25.20–$52.20)
TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BYRD FEATURING CHUCK REDD & FRIENDS
Sun, Nov 8, 3pm Marin Alsop, conductor Scott Simon, narrator VIVALDI: Concerto for Four Violins and Cello VIVALDI: Concerto for Two Trumpets VIVALDI: “Spring” & “Summer” from The Four Seasons PHILIP GLASS: Icarus at the Edge of Time MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
Music Center
STYX
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Mansion
Fri, Nov 13, 8pm Drummer and vibraphonist Redd joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at age 21, embarking on a decadespanning career at the apex of American jazz. Redd leads an all-star tribute to Byrd with friends Romero Lubambo, Scott Hamilton, Jacob Fischer, Robert Redd, and Tommy Cecil. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$55 (STARS $22.50–$49.50)
Community
Education
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DAN ROBERTS Wed, Nov 18, 7:30pm
Friends of the Library, Montgomery County
28TH ANNUAL LITERARY LUNCHEON SERIES WITH AUTHOR MARY JO PUTNEY Thu, Nov 19, 11:30am Bestselling author discusses her career, her newest novel, and her 2013 Romance Writers Association’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. MANSION TICKETS 240.777.0020; FOLMC.ORG.
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ETHEL Thu, Nov 19, 7:30pm Not your parents’ string quartet. ETHEL is plugged in and turned on, creating an exciting, modern sound with amplification and improvisation. Performing original music as well as the work of contemporary composers, ETHEL really rocks. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)
STUDENT COMPOSER READINGS WITH ETHEL Thu, Nov 19, 12pm Go behind-the-scenes of the relationship between composer and performer as student composers from University of Maryland School of Music work with ETHEL in an open rehearsal of four new works. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND *Note, this event does not take place at Strathmore. FREE
Acclaimed jazz pianist Roberts’ eclectic musical interests come together in this riveting showcase with Kimberly Kong’s classical piano and Griff Kazmierczak’s jazz trumpet and violin. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
DVOŘÁK’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Thu, Nov 19, 8pm Hannu Lintu, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin ˇ ÁK: Violin Concerto DVOR SIBELIUS: Four Legends Hahn brings her unique flair to Dvorˇák’s lyrical and playful concerto. Sibelius’s Four Legends tells the saga of mythological hero Lemminkäinen. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99
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THE TENORS UNDER ONE SKY TOUR Sat, Nov 21, 8pm Canada’s national treasure comes to Strathmore. This dynamic, young quartet known for thrilling audiences worldwide with their unique harmonic stylings has been hailed as musical ambassadors sharing the joyful sounds of choral classics. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $45–$85 (STARS $40.50–$76.50)
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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS
BLUES/JAZZ/SOUL PETER AND WILL ANDERSON TRIO Sept 17
WPA: SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF, PIANO Oct 26
Oct 7
NP: BACH FAVORITES
MS. LISA FISCHER AND GRAND BATON
LEVINE: KICKIN’ IT WITH THE MASTERS Oct 10
Oct 31
LEVINE: JAZZ JAM Oct 17
ASHU, CLASSICAL SAXOPHONE
AIR ALUMNI: JOHN KOCUR AND HERB & HANSON
BSO: OFF THE CUFF A SEASON OF VIVALDI
Oct 21
AIR ALUMNI: WYTOLD AND CHELSEY GREEN Oct 28
TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BYRD Nov 13
AIR MENTOR: DAN ROBERTS Nov 18
MAURIZIO POLLINI
Oct 11
Nov 1 Nov 5
Nov 7
BSO: TIME TRAVEL
STYX Nov 10
Nov 8
BSO: BOLÉRO Nov 14
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE, RUMOURS Nov 27
ETHEL
Nov 19
AIR MENTOR: DANNY KNICELY
Nov 28 & 29
Nov 8
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Oct 13
PAUL ANKA
Nov 6
BSO: DVOŘÁK’S VIOLIN CONCERTO
SHENANDOAH RUN
UNDER THE STREETLAMP IMP: CHRIS CORNELL Oct 14
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AIR ALUMNI: CHRISTYLEZ BACON AND LILY NEILL
Nov 19
NP: TCHAIKOVSKY’S SERENADE
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BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO
MUSEUM SHOP AROUND
Sept 29
Nov 12–15
COMPAÑIA FLAMENCA JOSÉ PORCEL
LITERARY LUNCHEON: MARY JO PUTNEY Nov 19
Oct 23
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BSO: SEASON PREVIEW CONCERT
KRASNOYARSK DANCE COMPANY
Revisit the ultimate album of 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s passionate look at love, loss, breakups, betrayals—and “Dreams.” Go back in time with this perfect recreation of an unforgettable classic album. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$49 (STARS $26.10–$44.10)
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Sept 16
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BSO: RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODY
CURATOR’S TOUR
Sept 17
LEVINE: FALL PRIVATE LESSONS AND CLASSES BEGIN Aug 31 & Sept 4
NP: SYMPHONIC DANCES FROM WEST SIDE STORY
LEVINE: ACT TWO AUDITIONS Sept 1 & 3
Sept 20
BSO: BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL
CITYDANCE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES Sept 8
National Philharmonic
BSO: OFF THE CUFF DON GIOVANNI
CHILDREN’S TALK & TOUR
NP: WAGNER’S RIENZI
YAA: AUDITION INTENSIVE Oct 10
BSO: DON GIOVANNI
COURAGE HAS A VOICE Oct 30
Fri, Nov 27, 8pm
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TCHAIKOVSKY’S SERENADE Sat, Nov 28, 8pm Sun, Nov 29, 3pm Chee-Yun, violin Piotr Gajewski, conductor Award-winning violinist CheeYun plays Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, a composition of delightful melodies and subtle wit. The concert opens with Sibelius’ captivating Rakastava (The Lover) and closes with Tchaikovsky’s popular Serenade for Strings. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89
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FALL CALENDAR—BY GENRE
Sept 10
Sept 19 & 20 Sept 26
Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct 4
BSO SUPERPOPS: CLASSIC FM Oct 8
THE MOON AND THE SEVEN STARS Oct 15
BSO: SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO AND JULIET: IN CONCERT
Oct 25
Sept 12
PANEL DISCUSSION
A TUSSLE BETWEEN OPERA AND JAZZ Sept 18
Sept 12
JACKIE EVANCHO Oct 10
JULIA BULLOCK, SOPRANO Oct 23
THE TENORS
STUDENT COMPOSER READINGS WITH ETHEL Nov 19
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Nov 21
———————————————— WORLD AIR ALUMNI: PIOTR PAKHOMKIN AND AMADOU KOUYATE Oct 14
CHUCHO VALDÉS: IRAKERE 40
Sept 15
BSO: MENDELSSOHN & MOZART
CHICK COREA & BÉLA FLECK DUET
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Oct 17 Oct 24
OPENING RECEPTION
Nov 15
Sept 30
Music Center
Mansion
Community
Education
THIR-TEA & FABULOUS No scones about it! Strathmore’s tastiest tradition turns 30 this year, and Tea Room Manager Mary Mendoza Godbout spills the tea.
“I can’t believe it has been 30 years.” That’s what Madeline Dionisio, a tea volunteer since 1985, told me— and she should know. “Twelve of us ladies and [Strathmore chief executive officer] Eliot Pfanstiehl went to a tea at The Four Seasons, and we used that experience to create our own tea room,” she explains. “When we started, we did everything: volunteers making the food and serving the tea. I even washed the tablecloths.”
That enjoyment seems to be the spoon that stirs the tea: no matter what changes as the decades go by, the Strathmore Tea Room remains a haven of calm in a busy world. “People enjoy the tea, music, and atmosphere, and always seem to be in a good mood when they leave,” says Dionisio. “I am so glad I started when I did, and I plan to be here for as long as I can because it’s a great place to be.” ~Mary Mendoza Godbout, Tea Room Manager
Today, the meals are catered by Ridgewells, but volunteers still serve our guests, and volunteer musicians perform during the teas. We even created a special tea blend from the beginning. In 2000, Tea Lady Anne Mizoguchi partnered with Tea Master John Harney and tweaked our secret formula to what it is today. The Strathmore Signature Blend is served and sold only at the Mansion, and patrons tell me our black tea is very tasty with a great aroma—perfect for the Strathmore setting. Sometimes our patrons love the Tea Room so much they end up becoming volunteers. Linda Burlington, who retired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, now spends time pouring Strathmore Signature Blend from china teapots and bringing scones and dainty sandwiches to tables of happy guests. “I have been coming here since the beginning,” says Burlington. “I love the ambiance, service, friendliness, food, and elegance that Strathmore brings to the area.”
The Strathmore Tea Room, seen here in 1988, was featured in Christmas with Southern Living 1988.
Cat Thrasher
Javan Bowden
When she was working, Burlington “brought more than 20 groups to tea. I enjoyed it so much I wanted to volunteer here when I retired.”
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FALLING LEAVES & AUTUMN BREWS
Experience Afternoon Tea at Strathmore; live music, specially blended tea, and a selection of delectable treats combine to bring charm to your day.
AFTERNOON TEA Call 301.581.5108 for reservations. Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required. Vegetarian options available, inquire when reserving. MANSION $24 (STARS $21.60) SPECIALTY TEAS $28 (STARS $25.20)
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October
15 John Dassoulas, piano 16 Lily Chang, piano 22 Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano 23 Fran Hraster, piano 26 Specialty Tea: Downton Abbey Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 29 Specialty Tea: Downton Abbey Tea Elizabeth Benforado, dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar 30 Specialty Tea: Downton Abbey Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar
6 John Dassoulas, piano 7 Jo Morrison, harp & Wayne Morrison, bagpipes SOLD OUT! 13 Specialty Tea: 30-Year Anniversary Tea Karen Ashbrook, dulcimer & Paul Oorts, harp guitar 14 Specialty Tea: 30-Year Anniversary Tea Becky Dukes, piano 17 Music Room: Norm Katz, piano SOLD OUT! Dining Room: Judith Mostyn White, harp SOLD OUT! 20 Specialty Tea: Chocolate Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 21 Mike Gold, piano 27& 28 Specialty Tea: Haunted Tea Party Teresa Roberts Logan, storyteller November 3 4 10 17 18
Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar Meg Baker, harp & piano SOLD OUT! Fran Hrastar, piano Judith Mostyn White, harp Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar
FALL SPECIALTY TEAS
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DOWNTON ABBEY TEA
CHOCOLATE TEA
Sat, Tue & Wed, Sept 26, 29 & 30
Tue, Oct 20
Anticipating Downton Abbey’s final season? Step back in time and enjoy music and food suitable for a dowager.
Savor Strathmore Signature Blend, chocolate teas, delicious savories, and a special tasting from The Perfect Truffle in Frederick, MD.
30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TEAS
HAUNTED TEA PARTY
Tue & Wed, Oct 13 & 14
Tue & Wed, Oct 27 & 28
Celebrate 30 years of tea at Strathmore with a special anniversary affair, featuring exquisite food, tea, and music.
Tricks, treats, and tea—it’s always a scream when the ghouls gather for our annual haunted tea parties.
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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 Complimentary 15 minute Ticket Office parking is available in the Mansion lot weekdays 10am–5pm.
Online: Ticket Office: Group Tickets: Administration:
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TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at 800.735.2258
GROUP TICKETS 301.581.5199 Tickets for AMP can be purchased at the Strathmore Ticket Office and at www.AMPbyStrathmore.com
STRATHMORE WELCOMES PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES Every seating section in the Concert Hall includes wheelchairaccessible seating. The Mansion is also wheelchair accessible.
Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852-3224 Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385
CHILDREN 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 WPA performances is 5; for BSO performances, it is 6.
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.
Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall and in the Mansion Music Room for Music in the Mansion and Artist in Residence concerts. Sign-interpreted performances are available by request. Accommodations subject to availability. Please make requests by calling the Ticket Office 14 days in advance of performance.
Jim Saah
Shuttle service across the Sky Bridge from the 4th floor of the Metro garage to the Music Center is available before Concert Hall events.
A young boy explores instruments at the Music & Arts Instrument Petting Zoo during Discover Strathmore 2015.
DIRECTIONS Strathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway and adjacent to the GrosvenorStrathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.
HOURS OF OPERATION TICKET OFFICE HOURS
MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIES
PARKING
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10am–5pm Wed: 10am–9pm Sat: 10am–2pm Sun: Closed
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am–4pm Wed: 10am–9pm Sun: 12–4pm Mon: Closed
Also open 60-minutes prior to performances through intermission in the Music Center.
PRELUDE CAFÉ
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 a valet available ($15) in the Circle Plaza at 5301 Tuckerman Lane. For nonperformance 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 $5.10 is required Monday–Friday. For Mansion concerts, exhibitions, and events: Free parking on a space-available basis in the Mansion lot. Enter at 10701 Rockville Pike. For complete driving directions, Metro, bus, and parking information, visit www.strathmore.org and click on “Your Visit.”
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Mon–Sat: 11am–3pm Performances: open two hours prior to Concert Hall performance start time
Dates, artists, programs, and prices are subject to change.
SCHEDULED FALL CLOSINGS Mon, Sept 7: Campus closed in observance of Labor Day. Mon, Oct 12: Strathmore Administrative Offices and Mansion closed in observance of Columbus Day Wed, Nov 11: Strathmore Administrative Offices and Mansion closed in observance of Veterans Day Thu, Nov 26: Campus closed in observance of Thanksgiving
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SHOP AROUND! 26TH ANNUAL MUSEUM SHOP AROUND
Strathmore’s Annual Museum Shop Around turns holiday gift giving into an art form. With wares from 18 area museums and cultural shops, you are sure to find perfect expressions of friendship, love, and gratitude for everyone on your list. Thu–Sun, Nov 12–15 TICKETS $9 (STARS $8)
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