Strathmore Spring Newsletter

STRATHMOREnews MARCH—MAY 2014

VOLUME 27

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ISSUE 3

Iberian Rhapsody:

JULIO

IGLESIAS

Headlines Strathmore Gala Artist Confidential Page 6

2014–2015

STRATHMORE

SEASON PREVIEW Stars Pre-Sale Now

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Ignite All your Senses

STRATHMORE

Mannheim Steamroller SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014, 4 & 8PM

A holiday feast of spectacular music, sights and sound!

Tickets $48–$88 (Stars $43.20–$79.20)

Franki Valli & The Four Seasons WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014, 8PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014, 8PM

Franki Valli

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, creator of such iconic hits as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You!” Tickets $48–$165 (Stars $43.20–$148.50)

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015, 4PM

Academy of Ancient Music

Academy of Ancient Music SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014, 8PM

Mannheim Steamroller

A program of Bach Suites.

“Playing of irresistible colour and exuberance….[by] a crack team of superb baroque stylists” (The Telegraph, UK).

Tickets $25–$55 (Stars $22.50–$49.50)

“Superbly tuneful fun… instrumental panache and affable singing with no small amount of inimitably British drollery” (The New York Times).

Tickets $18–$48 (Stars: $16.20– $43.20)

KIRILL SEMKOW

PATRICK HARRISON

2014–2015 PREVIEW

Your insider’s preview of the new season— order now for first choice of the best seats!

IN THE MUSIC CENTER

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

PIERRE LARUE

California Guitar Trio & Montreal Guitar Trio

RADHE RADHE: Rites of Holi

Vijay Iyer composer, piano, electronics Prashant Bhargava directing, editing, design Steve Schick conductor International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) with: Tyshawn Sorey, Cory Smythe, Miranda Cuckson, Michi Wiancko

Mormon Tabernacle Choir THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015, 8PM

The towering sound of “America’s Choir— 360 singers and superb orchestra, in their Strathmore debut!

Tickets $38–$98 (Stars $34.20–$88.20)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 8PM

California Guitar Trio & Montreal Guitar Trio FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 8PM

Astonishing artists who crisscross musical boundaries, delivering acoustic performances with “all of the power and intensity of an electric rock band” (Pulse Music).

Tickets $28–$48 (Stars $25.20–$43.20)

A spectacular film journey through the Indian celebration of Holi, with original score composed by Vijay Iyer and performed live by a 20-piece orchestra.

A Strathmore Commissioning Project.

Tickets $20–$55 (Stars $18–$49.50)

RADHE, RADHE: Rites of Holi

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Mormon Tabernacle Choir

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DANCE Step Afrika

LIFE LAUGHS

IN THE MUSIC CENTER

Joan Rivers

David Sedaris

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014, 8PM

The Queen of Comedy reigns in this eagerlyawaited Strathmore return engagement!

Tickets $35–$75 (Stars $31.50–$67.50)

Celebrate 20 years of stepping around the world in a show featuring six amazing DC-area step teams!

Tickets $25–$40 (Stars $21.50–$36)

Wanda Sykes SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014, 8PM

Emmy winning actress, comic, writer and one of Entertainment Weekly’s 25 funniest!

Tickets $39–$129 (Stars $35.10–$116.10)

Savion Glover’s STePz FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015, 8PM

Wanda Sykes

“Electrifying—sparks seem to fly (The New Yorker) in the newest show from Tony Award winning tapper and choreographer Savion Glover.

Tickets $25–$68 (Stars $21.50–$61.20)

David Sedaris FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014, 8PM

Shirley MacLaine

Best-selling author “Sedaris’s droll assessment of the mundane and the eccentrics who inhabit the world’s crevices make him one of the greatest humorists writing today” (Chicago Tribune).

Tickets $48–$68 (Stars $43.20–$61.20)

Shirley MacLaine SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015, 8PM

Academy Award-winning actress, dancer and author Shirley MacLaine shares stories of her lives, with film clips, in an outspoken, outrageously entertaining evening!

Tickets $35–$85 (Stars $31.50–$76.50) CHARLES WILLIAM BUSH

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015, 4PM

HUGH HAMRICK

Step Afrika

Joan Rivers

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LOIS GREENFIELD

Grace Hartigan 1922–2008 Savion Glover

Tango Buenos Aires “Song of Eva Perón” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015, 8PM CHARLES WILLIAM BUSH

NOVEMBER 22, 2014– JANUARY 4, 2015

Tango Buenos Aires

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“Fast and furious, the dancers’ feet and legs flashed and wove in and around each other, or paused to move slowly and seductively, stretching the tension within the dance” (Lincoln Journal Star).

Tickets $28–$72 (Stars $25.20–$64.80)

Time After Time A look at time in art and the art of timepieces.

Compatriot of mid-century masters Jackson Pollock, Larry Rivers, Helen Frankenthaler, Willem and Elaine de Kooning, Knox Martin and Frank O’Hara, the groundbreaking artists of the “New York School,” or as they were known then, the Cedar Tavern Circle. Her works are in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Whitney Museum of Art, The Baltimore Museum of Art and many private collections.

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81st Annual Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature Don’t miss this amazing collection of masterpieces produced in miniature—all representing a massive dab of talent and tender loving care.

JANUARY 10–FEBRUARY 8, 2015

FINE ART

FEBRUARY 14–MARCH 29, 2015

Near And Far (Unknown Artists) APRIL 4–MAY 31, 2015

If The Shoe Fits Fantasy, form, fun and function of footwear in sculpture, art, stories, and video.

JUNE 6–JULY 26, 2015

Creative Crafts Council Juried exhibit from the 9 guilds that make up the creative crafts council.

Artist Members Exhibit: What’s On Your Mind?

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JAZZ Nate Smith and Kinfolk

Vadim Neselovskyi jazz piano

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014, 7:30PM

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015, 7:30PM

Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

Bryan Batt: Batt on a Hot Tin Roof

Jenny Lin piano THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015, 7:30PM

Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

Strathmore World Premiere Commissioned by Alexandra Gardner Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

Anthony McGill

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THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015, 7:30PM

Delores King Williams: “I Love Being Here With You”

Trio con Brio Copenhagen

DAVID FINLAYSON

The Music and Unbelievable Life of Miss Peggy Lee SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015, 7:30 & 9:30PM

Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

Tickets $32 (Stars $28.80)

Cyrille Aimee SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015, 7 & 9PM

Miranda Cuckson violin

Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015, 7:30PM

Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

FOLK/WORLD

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015, 7:30PM

Caladh Nua

“A masterful and full-bodied musical evening, in the playing, concept and aesthetic vision” (Santa Barbara News Press).

Tickets $32 (Stars $28.80)

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015, 7 & 9PM

Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

Lily Neill harp and Vesa Norilo cello JUERGEN FRANK

Spektral Quartet

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015, 7:30PM

Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

Uke and Guitar Summit Returns

AUGUST 9–13, HOURS VARY It’s the instrument for everyone: learn it quickly, perfect it easily, and join a music-making community that’s crazy about the ukulele! Strathmore’s Uke and Guitar Summit has classes for beginners and all levels upward, concerts featuring the area’s favorite artists, and a huge UkeFest where everyone makes music together.

Early Bird Special—Reserve by July 2 $340 (Stars $306) | $370 (Stars $333) after July 2

Marcy Marxer

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Jennifer Koh

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COVER PHOTO: JULIO IGLESIAS. INSIDE COVER PHOTOS: TOP—RAHDE RAHDE: RITE OF HOLI BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT— THEO BLECKMANN BY SUSIE KNOLL; SERGIO MENDES; JULIO IGLESIAS; A SHARED UNIVERSE: THE ART OF COMIC BOOKS EXHIBIT

Cathy Bernard Joseph F. Beach Dickie S. Carter David M.W. Denton Hope B. Eastman, Esq. Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg Hon. Nancy Floreen Barbara Goldberg Goldman Sol Graham Nancy E. Hardwick Paul L. Hatchett Sachiko Kuno, PhD Delia K. Lang Carolyn P. Leonard Hon. Laurence Levitan J. Alberto Martinez, MD Kenneth O’Brien DeRionne P. Pollard Donna Rattley Washington Graciela Rivera-Oven Regina Brady Vasan

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Jennifer Koh: Bach and Beyond Part 3

Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

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7 Register Today: Uke and Guitar Summit

8 This Just In!

9 Strathmore Jazz Samba Project

10 Artist Confidential: Antwan Bethea

11 Artist Confidential: Julio Iglesias

12 Strathmore Education

13 Strathmore Fine Art

14 Spring Teas 15–21 Spring Calendar

22 Calendar by Genre

23 General Information

Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015, 7 & 9PM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015, 7:30PM

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Matt Haimowitz cello: Bach Listening Room

Tickets $32 (Stars $28.80)

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Steven Lin piano

Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014, 4PM

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Bryan Batt

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015, 7:30PM

Anthony McGill clarinet and Christopher Shih piano

William G. Robertson Chair Dale S. Rosenthal Vice Chair William R. Ford Treasurer Robert G. Brewer, Jr., Esq. Secretary

Tickets $35 (Stars $31.50)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014, 7:30PM

Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

Officers

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014, 7:30 & 9:30PM

Rupert Boyd classical guitar

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014, 7:30PM

OF DIRECTORS

SAY IT WITH A SONG

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The Moon & Seven Stars: Ronn McFarlane lute and Mindy Rosenfeld flute

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T H I S J U S T I N!

S T RAT HMORE JA ZZ S A MBA PROJEC T

Be the Trend

Strathmore’s Jazz Samba Project: a musical salute to Brazilian culture in DC

Spring into new music, new bands and new ideas—without going into the city. Find your funk with Rye Rye; catch Berlin’s newest wave with Nils Frahm, or kick it oldschool with singer-songwriter Stone Kawala.

Ploy + Brett

FNE 2014 LINEUP

Atomic Yacht Fax

standing room only unless otherwise indicated.

APRIL 11 This showcase of local bands features the Atomic Mosquitos, The Yachtsmen and Tru Fax and the Insaniacs, powered by the art of Diana Quinn and Stephen Blickenstaff. It’s a night of smart punk— and surf.

Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

APRIL 4 Gil Wojcik and Justin Victoria, better known to DC fans as Ploy, is joined by Brett—bringing their cool, indie-electronic sound to heat up the Mansion.

Rye Rye

MARCH 7 Straight outta Baltimore comes rapper-dancer Ryeisha Berrain, riding the success of last year’s Go! Pop! Bang!— Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

Theo Bleckmann, voice Rob Schwimmer, piano/arrangements THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 7:30PM Personal and political, this journey brings antebellum Berlin into focus with a haunting program of Eisler, Weill and Brecht.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village and the Randy Hostetler Living Room Music Fund.

Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC DOORS 8PM Mansion Come early for Happy Hour and have a cold one before the show.

• Exhibit • Film Screening • Symposium • Workshops • Performances • Family Open House

MARCH 21 A singer-songwriter for the 21st century, Stone Kawala blends funky grooves and stick-in-yourmind lyrics.

Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

Meklit

SEATED SHOW!

Nils Frahm with Douglas Dare

DUSAN KACAN

MARCH 28 It’s a perfect pairing of Euro-pop as these two musical powerhouses join forces for their CD release tour.

Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 7:30PM Meklit Hadero is a singer-composer whose luminous debut album was met with raves from coast to coast, here to celebrate the release of her new CD. Tickets $20 (Stars $18) Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

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The rich traditions of Brazilian bossa nova have spread triumphantly around the world, thanks in no small part to the release of the landmark 1962 Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd album, Jazz Samba.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 The jewel in the crown of Strathmore’s Jazz Samba Project is the one-two punch of Sergio Mendes and Eliane Elias and the amazing, informative lecture that precedes it.

It sold half a million copies in 18 months, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Pop chart, and stayed there for 70 weeks. The Jazz Samba Project is Strathmore’s salute to a cultural phenomenon that started here in the DC area and went on to rock the world.

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Véronneau is just one of the groups performing at Discover Strathmore.

See page 21 for more.

Quiet Nights: Ron Kearns Quartet

Strathmore’s Jazz Samba Project is sponsored in part by an Art Works Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Romero Lubambo, Chuck Redd and Duduka da Fonseca

Chuck Redd

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 7:30 & 9:30PM From Dizzy Gillespie to Charlie Byrd, Chuck Redd has played with the all the greats—now adding Brazilian jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo and Grammy-nominated drummer Duduka da Fonseca to this list of luminaries.

MANSION Tickets $35 (Stars $31.50)

Eliane Elias

6:30PM – Intro to Bossa Nova Get more bang from your bossa with this preperformance lecture by Georgetown professor, author and and Brazilian culture expert Bryan McCann.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 402 Free (with concert ticket)

featuring Michael Thomas FRIDAY, MAY 30, 7:30PM Ron Kearns is joined by special guests in a live performance of his recording, Quiet Nights.

MANSION Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

Theo Bleckmann

Meklit

An Evening with Sergio Mendes and Eliane Elias

Recorded in Washington, DC at the All Souls Unitarian Church, Jazz Samba was the first major bossa nova album on the American jazz scene.

Ron Kearns

JOHN LABBE

Stone Kawala presents “The Art of Song” featuring Juneau Sky and Paul Pfau

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Don’t miss a minute with your Festival Planner on page 21:

Berlin ~ Las Vegas

MARCH 14 Get a double dose of home-grown indie pop with this night of cerebral music that hits home twice.

Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

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Atomic Mosquitos

NEW MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Julia Brown with Us and Us Only

Nils Frahm

PLAN YOUR FUN NOW!

BOB WOLFENSON

Friday Night Eclectic Rocks the Mansion

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The Joys of Brazil

VERONIKA LUKASOVA

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8PM – Sergio Mendes and Eliane Elias in concert Here in the US his name is synonymous with the bossa nova movement. In what will be a landmark Strathmore show, Sergio Mendes performs with jazz pianist, arranger, vocalist and songwriter Eliane Elias, the face and voice of modern Brazilian jazz whose critically-acclaimed Bossa Nova Stories celebrated the 50th anniversary of bossa nova.

It’s a remarkable juxtaposition of the past and the future of bossa, with traditional and contemporary stars showcased.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30–$69 (Stars $27-62.10)

Sergio Mendes

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You’ll Flip!

Julio Iglesias

For Antwan Bethea and Bring It On: The Musical

Strathmore 2014 Spring Gala

because it’s live, Bring It On: The Musical offers real thrills: these intricate routines with incredible gymnastics, aerial stunts. it’s like human fireworks!

He is every bit as witty and charming as you might expect, and more caring and down-to-earth than you’d imagine. Strathmore News spoke with the best-selling Latin artist in history, Julio Iglesias: international superstar-singer-sex symbol and headliner at Strathmore’s Annual Gala on April 26.

SN: You cheered through college—How did you get started? Was it unusual for a boy to be a cheerleader?

Strathmore News: After selling more than 300 million records worldwide, you recently re-recorded your greatest hits into a new album.

Why re-record your songs now?

AB: Where I come from it was very unusual! I was the only boy on my high school cheerleading squad.

But I just loved to flip—ever since I was a little kid, learning to tumble in my grandmother’s backyard.

One of the cheerleaders saw me flipping at the bus stop, and it was easy to convince me to join the squad. I loved to hang around girls, loved to flip— cheerleading involved all the things I loved to do. It was a no-brainer for me.

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MARCH! Bring It On: The Musical SAT, MAR 29, 3 & 8PM Music Center Tickets $39–81 (Stars $35.10–$72.90)

Julio Iglesias: I did it because I had a little free time (laughs). I wanted to get a legacy, a better sound that was more contemporary, more clean—more digital. Music is such a progressive thing, and I’m still learning, still improving. This album reflects my growth as a singer.

MARGOT I. SCHULMAN

High school hormones, plotting Queen Bees, lovable underdogs, and a charming coming-ofage story of friendship and loyalty—Bring It On: The Musical has all this plus the incredible precision acrobatics of top-tier cheer. Strathmore News spoke with original cast member Antwan Bethea, a top cheerleader who has been part of Bring It On from its early days in Atlanta to its Broadway run to the current tour which brings the gravity-defying musical to Strathmore.

SN: You’re touring the world after 45 years in show business—most people would be thinking of retiring! What drives you?

SN: What makes Bring It On: The Musical special? Is there more to it than splits and kicks?

Strathmore News: Tell us about Bring It On: The Musical. Is it anything like the movie?

Antwan Bethea: Bring It On: The Musical is similar to the movie; it’s inspired by the movie, but not the same. It’s definitely something like you’ve never seen before. There’s a new character, a cheerleader named Campbell, who’s transferred to a rougher ‘hood where she struggles to keep her dreams alive.

Like the movie, you have the rivalry between the preppie squad and the urban squad. You also have the camaraderie that develops on a cheer squad, the nervousness of getting ready for nationals. But

AB: Well, it has lyrics by Tony Award winning writer Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q) and music

by Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda (In The Heights) and Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) and Amanda Green. It’s a concert extravaganza with dance and gymnastic stunts and a message about finding friends where you never thought you’d find them. And it’s definitely something like you’ve never seen before.

“It’s like human fireworks!”

ONE NIGHT ONLY Julio Iglesias SAT, APR 26, 9PM Music Center Tickets $58–$125 (Stars $52.20–$112.50), includes After Party with Big Ray and the Kool Kats

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JI: The thought of the future, and of what I can still accomplish. The past is very important, yes, but the most important thing is the future. I’m very grateful— extremely grateful—because I never expected to be able to reach people, and here I am connecting with audiences all over the world.

JI: My favorite one is when I sing with people in the audience—they sing along with me and I love it. I’m playing in Ireland this spring, in Dublin and Belfast, and they sing like birds. That’s when I love it the most, when the people feel my passion and they sing right along with me.

SN: How many languages do you speak?

JI: One hundred twenty five! (Laughing.) No, I speak the language of passion. French, Spanish, Portuguese, English—the most important is the language of love. That’s why I can play in Hong Kong, in Tel Aviv and in Maryland. I don’t do anything without passion.

SN: You’ve performed around the world—any concert halls you really love to play?

JI: No two audiences are the same, but the venues are the same. Yes, there is a beautiful hall, but when I am on the stage I will close my eyes, open my eyes: when I feel the passion I feel the same no matter where I am. For me to play anywhere, now, after 50 years, there is nothing better. And there is no reason for me to sing without the people.

SN: You’ve had a number one hit with Willie Nelson and a duet with Diana Ross, “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before.” Who is your favorite singing partner?

~ Antwan Bethea

“I’m still learning, still improving.”

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“Love, I find, is like singing.” ~ Zora Neale Hurston

pening Recept ion APRIL 2 4, 7–9PM

From the canvas to the comic book, no form of art goes unnoticed at Strathmore. This spring the juxtaposition of our 23rd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition and our celebration of comics, A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books, illustrates Strathmore’s never-ending commitment to exploring all media.

This is the place where the voice takes flight, with classes that deal with the art, the craft and the business of music.

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Intro to Jazz Singing MONDAYS, MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24 & APRIL 7,14, 7:30–9:30PM Jazz singer Jessica Boykin-Settles will lead you through a fun and challenging set of techniques and melodies. The session ends with a cabaret performance with a full rhythm section.

Tuition $275 (Stars $247.50)

Jazz Singing 201 MONDAYS, MAY 5, 12, 19, & JUNE 16, 23, 30, 7:30–9:30PM Personalize your jazz journey with this perfect six-session Jazz Singing sequel led by Howard University’s Connaitre Miller. The first three gatherings focus on technique and style. Then after three weeks off to study, you’ll return TRY THIS to rehearse for your final, NEW INTENSIVE! full rhythm section, cabExploring the Blues aret-style performance. in Jazz Singing Tuition $330 (Stars $297) SAT, JUN 28 See website for details!

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THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC There’s no business like show business, and this day-long series of seminars teach standard business practices that underpin success. Learn about the press that gets your gigs noticed; how to protect your creative rights and revenue; the logistics behind a successful CD launch; even how to monetize your own art.

Professional Development for Musicians SATURDAY, MAY 17, 9:30AM–3PM See the Spring Calendar for the speaker lineup!

Mansion $18 per seminar (Stars $16.20)

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Jeffery Cooper, Blue Chimneys

Connaitre Miller

FLY BOYS

Donna Baron, A Late Day in Chincoteague

ART TALKS

Watch as Artists in Residence spread their wings as educators.

Insightful Saturday tours for adults and children. See Spring Calendar for details.

Strathmore Artists MAR 15 Shared Universe APR 26

AIR Education Workshops WEDS, 7:30PM Mansion Free (reservations required) Brad Kolodner

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OPENING MARCH 8 The 23rd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition SATURDAY, MARCH 8–SUNDAY, APRIL 6 This is it: the showcase of more than 200 elite artists and artisans known as the Strathmore Artists. Paintings, drawings, photographs; wood, fiber, metal; sculptured glass, ceramics and mixed media: the eclectic entries and their quality make this exhibition a favorite year after year.

Piotr Pakhomkin APR 16

SATURDAY, APRIL 12–SUNDAY, JUNE 8 It’s an American invention and a 20th century institution, yet the comic book encompasses the arc of humanity that runs from prehistoric cave paintings to the graphic novels of the future.

Ever since Superman kicked off the superhero comic genre in 1938, the medium’s influence has spread throughout the arts, influencing fine and performing arts as well as pop culture and becoming part of the fabric of human dreams.

This exhibit gathers all the elements of the art form, from original pencil drawing and hand inking to graphic design and digital manipulation, and beyond into the new incursions of what comic artist and theorist Scott McCloud calls “the infinite canvas” of web-based comics, games and graphic novels.

Step into the world of wonder that’s reflected in the comic genre; share it with someone you love. It’s just as you remember, and so much more than you can imagine.

Free Opening Reception SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2-4PM

Brad Kolodner MAR 19

A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books

Arnold Blumberg, former curator at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum, calls the comic book “not just a reflection of our culture—it is our culture.” A culture experienced on so many levels, whether it’s colored by memories of hiding under the covers with a flashlight and a comic book after bedtime or catching up with digital favorites online.

JONATHAN TIMMES

Jessica Boykin-Settles

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 10AM–3PM George Gershwin said life is like jazz: “It’s better when you improvise.” This class led by Connaitre Miller will help you create unique interpretations of jazz standards. You’ll learn lyric interpretation, melodic and rhythmic alterations and stylistic tweaks in an enjoyable in-depth class.

Tuition $75 (Stars $67.50)

VERONIKA LUKASOVA

VERONIKA LUKASOVA

Jazz Vocal Intensive: Using Improvisation to Create Song-Interpretation

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Spring Teas? Yes, please!

SPRING CALENDAR

Sit down at get cozy

MARCH THRU MAR 2

STRATHMORE FINE ART

What’s Up: New Technologies in Art

This spring, choose from our very special Specialty Teas, where the menu, the music and the mood come together to celebrate a holiday themes and more. Sound tea-riffic? It really is. Make your reservations today.

MARCH

Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras Tea with Junkyard Saints frontman Brian Simms; celebrate the lilting luck of the Emerald Isle at Irish Tea; and savor mandolin music and the romantic flavors of our Italian Tea. 1 Norm Katz, piano 4 Mardi Gras Specialty Tea Brian Simms, piano 5 Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 11 Irish Specialty Tea Sue Richards, harp 12 Irish Specialty Tea Jo Morrison, Celtic harp 18 Judith Mostyn White, harp 19 Becky Dukes, piano 22 Italian Specialty Tea Rigatoni Brothers: Paul Oorts, mandolin & Jay Benforado, mandolin 25 Karen Ashbrook, wooden flute & Elizabeth Benforado, piano 26 John Dassoulas, piano

APRIL

Washington insiders know our Japanese Tea is the most delightful way to mark the Cherry Blossom Festival, while the Israeli and Scottish Teas bring more distant cultures back home. Theater lovers can partake of The Bard at our Shakespeare Tea. 1 Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano 2 Meg Baker, piano 5 Norm Katz, piano 8 Japanese Specialty Tea Washington Toho Koto Society 9 Ellen Tennenbaum, piano

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Japanese Specialty Tea

15 Israeli Specialty Tea John Dassoulas, piano 16 Becky Dukes, piano 22 Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar 23 Shakespeare Specialty Tea Live Theater Performance 29 Karen Ashbrook, hammered dulcimer; Carrie Rose, flute & Paul Oorts, harp guitar 30 Scottish Specialty Tea Jo Morrison, harp & Wayne Morrison, bagpipes

MAY

Chocolate lovers can indulge in sweet treats at our Chocolate Tea, explore more exotic fare at our International Teas, or spend an afternoon with mom at Mother’s Appreciation Teas.

6 Chocolate Specialty Tea John Dassoulas, piano 7 Mothers Appreciation Specialty Tea Meg Baker, harp & piano 10 Mothers Appreciation Specialty Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 13 Becky Dukes, piano 14 Fran Hrastar, piano 20 International Specialty Tea Elizabeth Benforado, hammered dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar 21 International Specialty Tea “Music from the Heart of Europe,” Karen Ashbrook, hammered dulcimer & wooden flute and Paul Oorts, accordion & harp guitar 27 Norm Katz, piano 28 Rosalind Breslow, piano

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AFTERNOON TEA Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations required, call (301) 581-5108.

Teas held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and select Saturdays.

Mansion $24 (Stars $21.60) Specialty Teas $28 (Stars $25.20)

Irish Specialty Tea

Come experience interactive communication-based media; light painting and LED (Light Emitting Diode) displays; phenomenal works in plastic, resins and fiber optics; an outdoor laser installation; electronic projections—and even Electric Sheep, an evolving abstract animation with over 450,000 participants. And don’t miss Art-Craft-Art, the newest offering in the Invitational Gallery.

MANSION Free (no tickets required)

SAT, MAR 1, 7:30PM SUN, MAR 2, 2 & 6:30PM

CITYDANCE

CityDance Presents: Creating the Magic featuring the CityDance Conservatory Dancers

Come be inspired by an exciting showcase created by CityDance faculty members, resident and guest artists and the Conservatory students themselves!

CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER 405 Tickets $25 ($20 student tickets)

SAT, MAR 1, 7PM

LEVINE MUSIC

Levine Presents: Songs of Armenia

The folk music of the Caucasus region is known for its beauty of colors, richness of harmony and haunting melodies. This program features arrangements of folk tunes as well as larger works by Armenian composers performed by Vasily Popov, cello and Naira Babayan, piano.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Tickets $15 ($20 at door)

SAT, MAR 1, 8PM

THU, MAR 6, 11AM

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Sweet Honey in the Rock 40th Anniversary Celebration: Forty and Fierce!

This internationally renowned a cappella ensemble performs songs of the Black church, the civil rights movement, and the struggle for justice. “The gold standard... a sound so pure, smooth and homogenous that it does not seem humanly possible” (Star Telegram, Fort Worthh). Come to the free pre-concert lecture at 6:30PM in the Education Center, Room 402.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $29–70 (Stars $26.10–$63)

SUN, MAR 2, 7PM

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Michael Bolton

With multiple Grammys for Best Pop Male Vocalist and more than 53 million recordings sold, legendary singer, songwriter, social activist and People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” seduces with his soulful voice and poignant lyrics.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $39-$81 (Stars $35.10-$72.90)

MON, MAR 3, 10, 17, 24, APR 7, 14, 7:30–9:30PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Intro to Jazz Singing

This popular class, led by jazz singer Jessica Boykin-Settles, introduces participants to elements of jazz rhythm, harmony and improvisation.

Your reward for all your hard work? An end-of-session cabaret performance with a full rhythm section, starring you and your fellow students!

MANSION Tuition $275 (Stars $247.50)

FRI, MAR 7, 8PM

LEVINE MUSIC

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MusicaliTEA!

A free daytime performance given

by Levine students and faculty is followed by a reception that includes hot tea and sweets with the performers.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free (RSVP required). Call (202) 6868000 x1116.

THU, MAR 6, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Berlin ~ Las Vegas

Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge

Direct from Ireland, this thrilling ensemble intertwines beautiful ballads and striking choreography, to form a vivid link with Celtic heritage—a stirring tale of a people’s struggle to find their place in the world.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $26-$57 (Stars $23.40-$51.30)

MAR 8–APR 6

with Theo Bleckmann, voice Rob Schwimmer, piano Singer Theo Bleckmann and pianist Rob Schwimmer tackle the best of Hanns Eisler, Kurt Weill and Bertold Brecht in this unique program of classic and contemporary music.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village and the Randy Hostetler Living Room Music Fund.

MANSION Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

THU, MAR 6, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Plays Shostakovich

Marin Alsop, conductor Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin RACHMANINOFF: Vocalise SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1 RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances Free Music Notes Live! pre-concert lecture with David Ginder of WETA at 7PM in the Education Center, Room 309.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

FRI, MAR 7, DOORS 8PM

STRATHMORE FINE ART

The 23rd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition This exclusive and exquisite juried event shows off the best of our area’s painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and mixed media artisans. Come to the free Opening Reception on Sunday, March 9, 2–4PM. MANSION Free (no tickets required)

SAT, MAR 8, 8PM SUN, MAR 9, 3PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1

Brian Ganz, piano Michał Dworzynski, ´ conductor MONIUSZKO: Bajka (Fairytale) Overture CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1 MOZART: Symphony No. 39 Free pre-concert lecture March 8, 6:45PM; March 9, 1:45PM in the Concert Hall, Promenade level.

Sponsored by Ameriprise Financial.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $28–$84 (all kids free)

MON, MAR 10, 8PM TUE, MAR 11, 8PM

TUE, MAR 4, 8PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

ED ATAMIAN PRESENTS

Murray Perahia piano

Cutting-edge club sound comes to the Mansion when Baltimore rapperdancer Ryeisha Berrain breaks it down live. Rye Rye’s Go! Pop! Bang!

CD made a huge splash on the club circuit; come see why.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

The name, legendary. The music, timeless. A lifetime of hits. Twentyfour albums in a career spanning more than five decades. The Moody Blues: still rocking in 2014 with original members Justin Hayward, John Lodge & Graeme Edge.

Coming to the Music Center at Strathmore for the first time ever!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $65–$95

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY “One of the most satisfying, illuminating, and all-around impressive pianists of any generation” (Los Angeles Times).

Made possible by Betsy and Robert Feinberg.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $40

Rye Rye

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The Magic of Music Meets the Passion of Youth

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Brad Kolodner banjo

C ALE ND AR M A R C H ~ M AY 2014

Rooted in the traditions of Appalachian folk music, this young clawhammer banjo player is a favorite of the area’s old time music fans. Enjoy intricate rhythms, authentic style and foot-stomping fun in these concerts!

Sponsored by J. Alberto Martinez, M.D. MANSION Tickets $17 (Stars $15.30)

WED, MAR 12 6PM RECEPTION, 8PM SHOW

DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PRESENTS

Performance Series of Legends: 2014—

Sting with special guest Paul Simon

This is the prestigious school’s signature fundraising event and all proceeds support its arts programs.

Ellington is the premier arts and academic public high school in DC, which aims to educate talented student in and through the arts.

This year, Ellington is celebrating “40 Years of Being the Difference!”

VIP and Sponsorship packages are available. For more information call (202) 333-2555, email info@ellingtonarts.org or visit www.ellingtonschool.org.

MUSIC CENTER Performance-Only Tickets $250, sold through Ticketmaster

THU, MAR 13, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Myra Melford piano

Celebrate the magic of Myra Melford as the pianist, composer and Guggenheim Fellow releases her new album, Life Carries Me This Way, featuring music inspired by visual artist Don Reich.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

THU, MAR 13, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Olympia Dukakis in a concert reading of Rose The Oscar winner (Moonstruck) portrays a feisty Jewish woman who, with humor, guile and spirit, survived some of the major events that shaped the 20th century.

“Astonishing... with dry wit and the flash of a smile, she gives moving voice to a lost generation” (The Times, London).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $26-$70 (Stars $23.40-$63)

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Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras enjoys its 68th Season!

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!

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Bring the kids ages 5 and up to the Mansion for a special tour of The 23rd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition, which includes a fun activity geared to learning more about the art on display.

MANSION Free (reservations required)

In conjunction with Flamenco Festival 2014, presented by G.W. Lisner Auditorium and Jaleo.

Prepare for a “spine-shiveringly beautiful, aurally luscious performance” from this international superstar, the “angel of flamenco” (Miami Herald).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $29–$60 (Stars $26.10–$54)

Children’s Talk & Tour

SAT, MAR 15, 1PM

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2014 CONCERT DATES: SUN, MAR 23, 3PM “Dancing Through Life” featuring Young Artists, Symphony & Philharmonic with CityDance and Irish dancers in the concert hall. Also features Elgar’s Cello Concerto with MCYO cello competition winner.

Tickets from $15 SUN, MAY 4, 3PM MCYO Chamber Musical Recital CityDance Studio Theater 405 Tickets $7 at door WED, MAY 21, 7:30PM MCYO’s Symphony & Philharmonic orchestras performing a season final concert featuring “Stardust.”

Tickets from $15 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!

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

FRI, MAR 14, 11AM

FRI, MAR 14, DOORS 8PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tour

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Take a guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

MANSION Free (reservations required)

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Julia Brown with Us and Us Only

An amazing double bill of smart, crisp indie pop. Here’s your chance to see Julia Brown with Us and Us Only. Up close and personal, on the cusp of breaking out big.

MANSION Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

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WED, MAR 19, 8PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk

Take a fascinating stroll with friends through the new exhibit, The 23rd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition, and learn more about the art on display.

MANSION Free (no reservations required)

SAT, MAR 15, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Bach’s Brandenburgs

Jonathan Carney, leader and violin Madeline Adkins, leader and violin BSO soloists J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 Free Symphonic Explorations preconcert lecture by Levine Music at 7PM in the Education Center, Room 309.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

SUN, MAR 16, 3PM

CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS

Escolania de Montserrat

Spain’s premiere boys’ choir and one of the oldest music schools in Europe—performs in the United States for the first time in the history of their 800-year-old musical tradition. Hailing from Benedictine Abbey and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat near Barcelona, these enchanting choristers present a concert of music from Montserrat from the Middle Ages to the present.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25–$35

WED, MAR 19, 7:30–9PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Education Workshop with Brad Kolodner

Join in on this free workshop titled “Old-Time in the Modern World,” from this young banjo-player extraordinaire.

Sponsored by J. Alberto Martinez, M.D. MANSION Free (reservations required)

Estrella Morente flamenco singer

THU, MAR 20, 11:30AM–12:30PM

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

2013–2014 Literary Luncheon Series: Kim Ghattas

Author and BBC correspondent Kim Ghattas will discuss her latest book, The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power, as well her experiences as an international journalist. The lecture is followed by a book signing and luncheon.

Supported by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

MANSION Tickets from $10 (FOL members), $21 (non-members)

THU, MAR 20, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Meklit

Ethiopia-born, Brooklyn-raised, San Francisco-based: Meklit Hadero is a singer-composer with a refreshingly unusual point of view, a bubbly personality, and a smooth singing style that evokes Sade and Norah Jones.

MANSION Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

Tickets $20 (Stars $18)

FRI, MAR 21, 7:30PM

LEVINE MUSIC

Unknown Voices

With subtle nods to the folk music of East Asia, elements of the French Baroque keyboard suite and the haunting melodies of the Morning Dove, this innovative program, played on instruments ranging from tin cans to bowed vibes and performed by Levine faculty artists Manny Arciniega and Adam Green and guest artists Marc Dinitz and Randy Gorman, will delight audiences.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Tickets $15 ($20 at door)

FRI, MAR 21, DOORS 8PM

THU, MAR 27, 8PM

SUN, MAR 30, 3PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Singer-songwriter Stone Kawala’s unique voice and hip-hop-inspired style offer a new way of looking at music. This is the kind of show that’s easy to get into, and hard to forget.

MANSION Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

Matt Catingub, conductor Stayin’ Alive Boasting nine Grammys and more than 200 million records sold, the harmony of the Bee Gees has strutted across five decades. Join this tribute that features every Saturday Night Fever hit, performed live in concert!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

Discover composer Jeremy Gill, with Gill at the piano and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra violist Peter Minkler. The program includes Gill’s solo piano work “Book of Hours” and the world premiere of “Whistling in the Dark.” Join a postconcert discussion with the artists.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

Stone Kawala presents “The Art of Song” featuring Juneau Sky and Paul Pfau

FRI, MAR 21, 8PM

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ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

AIR Alumni: Daryl Davis— When Africa Met New Orleans

Winner of an astonishing 20 Grammy Awards, Pat Metheny brings his new supergroup of jazz masters, hot on the heels of their 2014 album release. Come to the free pre-concert lecture by Dr. Wayne Goins of Kansas State University, author of Emotional Response to Music: Pat Metheny’s Secret Story (2001), at 6:30PM in the Education Center, Room 402.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $39-$81 (Stars $35.10-$72.90)

The first installment in The Daryl Davis History of Jazz Trilogy takes you back to New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta to gain an understanding of the marriage between European melodies and African rhythms, the alchemy that resulted in the first form of popular music actually created in America— the blues.

MUSIC ROOM Tickets $17 (Stars $15.30)

FRI, MAR 28, DOORS 8PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

SAT, MAR 22, 8PM

Nils Frahm with Douglas Dare

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto John Storgårds, conductor (BSO debut) Baiba Skride, violin VAUGHAN WILLIaMS: Fantasy on a Theme by Thomas Tallis MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 1 Free Symphonic Explorations preconcert lecture by Levine Music at 7PM in the Education Center, Room 309.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

SUN, MAR 23, 3PM

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Spring Concert

Featuring the region’s top young musicians in MCYO’s Young Artists, Symphony, and Philharmonic performing classical masterworks.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $15-20 (group rates available)

SUN, MAR 23, 6:30–8PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Make your reservations today by calling (301) 492-9283 ext. 111.

EDUCATION CENTER 402 Admission $5, reservations required

They’re redefining the Euro-pop sound for a new century. Berlin-based contemporary recording artist Nils Frahm joins London singer-songwriter Douglas Dare in a unique pairing of two hot new international stars.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

Recently named “Quartet in Residence” at Harvard, and hailed by The New York Times as “something extraordinary,” the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet will perform the Washington premiere of a new work by American composer Jeremy Gill.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

APRIL 2014 THU, APR 3, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Keb’ Mo’

What Mo’ can we say? The threetime Grammy Award-winner is on tour performing all-acoustic tracks of a new album as well as the classics you love.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $45-$55 (Stars $40.50-$49.50)

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

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Ploy and Brett

Lily Tomlin

One of America’s foremost comediennes, Lily Tomlin has starred in television, theater and motion pictures, winning numerous awards, including six Emmys, two Tonys and a Grammy.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $27-$81 (Stars $24.30-$72.90)

SAT, MAR 29, 3 & 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Bring It On: The Musical

Inspired by the film Bring It On, this relevant, sassy and high-flying journey through friendship and determination was written by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q) and an all-star team of Broadway greats. Read more about this hot ticket on page 10.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $39-$81 (Stars $35.10-$72.90)

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FRI, APR 4, DOORS 8PM

FRI, MAR 28, 8PM

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Jeremy Gill and Peter Minkler

MON, MAR 31, 7:30PM

FRI, MAR 28, 11AM

Pat Metheny Unity Group with Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams & Giulio Carmassi

Master Class with Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano

Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

C ALE ND AR M A R C H ~ M AY 2014

WED, MAR 12, 7:30PM WED, MAR 26, 7:30PM

Gil Wojcik and Justin Victoria, better known to DC fans as Ploy, is joined

by Brett—bringing their cool, indieelectronic sound to heat up the Mansion.

MANSION Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

SAT, APR 5, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

André Watts Returns!

Jakub Hruša, ˚ conductor (BSO debut) André Watts, piano ˇ JANÁCEK: Suite from The Cunning Little Vixen GRIEG: Piano Concerto ˇ DVORÁK: Symphony No. 7 Free Symphonic Explorations preconcert lecture by Levine Music at 7PM in the Education Center, Room 309.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

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THU, APRIL 17, 8PM

LEVINE MUSIC

CITYDANCE

Concha Buika is a Grammynominated singer whose haunting voice brings the traditions of Africa, Spain and the islands to life, and whose deeply poetic words plumb the depths of human emotion. Don’t miss this international sensation in her Strathmore debut!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $38-58 (Stars $34.20-$52.20)

It’s a night of smart punk—as if there were any other kind? The Atomic Mosquitos, The Yachtsmen and Tru Fax and the Insaniacs take over the Mansion, surrounded with art by Dianna Quinn and Stephen Blickenstaff.

MANSION Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

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, receiving guidance as needed. All instruments and skill levels are welcome.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free for Levine students, ($5 at door for non-Levine)

CityDance and CulturalDC present S.J. Ewing & Dancers in a full-length duet exploring the universal search, discovery but then often inability, to be happy. Featuring a set created by hundreds of wrapped chocolate and candy bars, a metaphoric symbol of the pockets of trapped happiness we have in our lives.

CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER 405 Tickets $15

Buika

TUE, APR 8, 7:30PM

Atomic Yacht Fax

APR 12–JUN 8

Andriessen 75: Cristina Zavalloni voice Monica Germino violin Andrea Rebaudengo piano

Part of the city-wide celebration Andriessen 75.

Dutch composer Louis Andriessen has had a profound effect on music of the 20th and 21st centuries, creating an astonishing body of work. This concert includes works

by Andriessen as well as Stravinsky, John Cage and The Beatles.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village and in part by The Randy Hostetler Living Room Music Fund.

MANSION Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

WED, APR 9, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Cirque Ziva

Eye-popping, fast-paced fun for the family! “Powerful music, simple themes, and explosive choreography that transcends culture—an absolute joy in exploring the full potential of the human body” (NYTheatre.com).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $26-$47 (Stars $23.40-$42.30)

WED, APR 9, 7:30PM WED, APR 23, 7:30PM

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Piotr Pakhomkin classical guitar

Hailed by the Baltimore Sun as an artist of “formidable talents,” this Russian-American guitarist has won many prestigious awards and performed around the world.

MANSION Tickets $17 (Stars $15.30)

A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books

Comic books have mesmerized our culture since the first appearance of Superman in 1938. From original pencil drawings and hand inking to digital manipulation, follow the trail from storyboards to finished works of art as Strathmore examines this cultural phenomenon with displays to intrigue, surprise and delight viewers. Come to the free Opening Reception on Thursday, April 24 from 7–9PM. MANSION Free (no tickets required)

SAT, APR 12, 11AM

LEVINE MUSIC

I’ll Love My Love—Folk Music of the British Isles

Join faculty lecturer Carl Yaffe as he explores the folk music traditions of the British Isles.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free (RSVP required).

Call (202) 686-8000 x1116.

SAT, APR 12, 8PM SUN, APR 13, 3PM

Bach Mass in B Minor

Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano Matthew Smith, tenor Christopher Nomura, baritone National Philharmonic Chorale Stan Engebretson, conductor Free pre-concert lecture 6:45PM on April 12; 1:45PM on April 13 in the Concert Hall, Promenade level.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Itzhak Perlman, conductor and violin BEETHOVEN: Romance No. 1 & No. 2 MOZART: Symphony No. 27 BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique MUSIC CENTER Tickets $54–$117

Join us for a master class with British jazz guitarist Martin Taylor featuring Levine’s student combo groups and private students.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free (RSVP requested)

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Education Workshop with Piotr Pakhomkin

String along in this learning opportunity titled “Fingerpicking Without Boundaries” with a rising star in classical guitar.

Sponsored by Dale Rosenthal.

MANSION Free (reservations required)

THU, APR 17, 11:30AM–12:30PM

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

2013–2014 Literary Luncheon Series: Marvin Kalb

Journalist Marvin Kalb will discuss his 2011 collaboration with daughter Deborah Kalb, titled Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama.

The lecture is followed by a book signing and luncheon.

Supported by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

MANSION Tickets from $10 (FOL members) $21 (non-members)

SAT, APR 19, 6PM

EDUSERC PRESENTS

The EduSerc Awards

This red carpet, black tie fundraiser honors educators, non-profits, corporations and colleges for excellence and highlights the value of education and community service. Proceeds support youth programs around the country.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $60-$95

WED, APRIL 23, 8PM

Hilary Hahn violin Cory Smythe piano

Hahn will “knock you dead with the dexterity of her technique and the emotional depth of her interpretations” (Los Angeles Times). Program includes works by Mozart, Schubert, Schoenberg and selections from “In 27 Pieces: the Hilary Hahn Encores.”

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $40

Community Sing

Historic Home Tour

THU, APR 17, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Gabriel Kahane writes string quartets, theatrical scores and pop songs with heartfelt devotion.

Strathmore welcomes back this extraordinary artist, joined by his recording collaborator Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens).

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village and in part by The Randy Hostetler Living Room Music Fund.

MANSION Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

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STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Take a guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

MANSION Free (reservations required)

FRI, APR 25, 11AM

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Daryl Davis— Bright Lights Big City

This second installment in The Daryl Davis History of Jazz Trilogy migrates from the Deep South to the North and Midwest, leading to the birth of boogie woogie and swing.

MUSIC ROOM Tickets $17 (Stars $13.50)

FRI, MAY 2, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

STRATHMORE ARTISTS

Portfolio Review Maryland Campus at the Music Center at Strathmore Join us for lessons, classes, summer programs or an upcoming performance: Spring is a great time to try something new!

Nurture your love of music at our Summer Camp or group classes. Enrollment is open and ongoing.

3/1 Levine Presents: Songs of Armenia 3/21 Levine Presents: Unknown Voices 4/12 Lecture: I’ll Love My Love—Folk Music of the British Isles 4/13 JazzFest: Masterclass and Jam Sessions 4/17 Community Sing with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell MusicaliTea performances at 11am free and open to the public on 3/6 & 5/22

Learn more at www.levinemusic.org

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

THU, APR 24, 11AM

Singers of all ages can join a joyful Community Sing led by extraordinary Levine artist-inresidence Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell, who will have all attendees singing five-part harmonies within minutes.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Tickets $5 at door, reserve at (202) 686-8000 x1599

WED, APR 30, 7PM TUE, JUL 1, 7PM

Trapped Happiness

THU, APR 17, 7PM

Gabriel Kahane & Rob Moose Duo

LEVINE MUSIC

Itzhak Perlman

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

LEVINE MUSIC

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

SUN, APR 13, 1PM

THU, APR 10, 8PM

Jazz Jam

WED, APR 16, 7:30–9PM

STRATHMORE FINE ART

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FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

FRI, APR 25, 8:15PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Off the Cuff: Mahler’s Titan

Marin Alsop, conductor MAHLER: Symphony No. 1, “Titan” Every symphony Mahler wrote needed to encompass the world.

In his first symphony, aptly named “Titan,” we hear his love for nature and influences from popular waltzes to funeral marches and folk songs to Klezmer music.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $29–$63

SAT, APR 26, 9PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

SAT, APR 26, 10:15AM

Children’s Talk & Tour

SUN, APR 27, 4PM

Bring the kids ages 5 and up to the Mansion for a special tour of A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books, which includes a fun activity geared to learning more about the art on display.

MANSION Free (reservations required)

SAT, APR 26, 1PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk

Take a fascinating stroll with friends through the new exhibit, A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books, and learn more about the art on display.

MANSION Free (no reservations required)

STRATHMORE FINE ART

Stripped

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Yefim Bronfman

THU, MAY 1, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Trio Cloisonne

Revel in the beauty of the inspired instrumentation of flute, viola and harp as this trio of Baltimore Symphony musicians “articulates atmospheric scores with admirable finesse” (The Baltimore Sun).

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

STRATHMORE & DEFIANT REQUIEM FOUNDATION PRESENT

2014 Spring Gala at Strathmore: Julio Iglesias

In conjunction with its new fine art exhibit, A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books, Strathmore presents Stripped, a feature film documentary illustrating the lives of the world’s best cartoonists.

Share in their musings of the art form they love and where it goes as newspapers die.

MANSION Tickets $10 (Stars $9)

Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín

Murry Sidlin, creator & conductor Arianna Zukerman, soprano Ann McMahon Quintero, mezzo-soprano Issachah Savage, tenor Nathan Stark, bass Orchestra of Terezín Rememberance The City Choir of Washington Robert Shafer, artistic director Performed in Memory of Fran Eizenstat.

This moving concert-drama tells the story of the courageous Jewish prisoners in the World War II Theresienstadt concentration camp who performed the famous Verdi “Requiem Mass” while experiencing the depths of human degradation. Incorporating film of the camp and interviews with survivors, the work “pushed the requiem to even more harrowing depths and exalting heights” (The Washington Post).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $35-$100 (Stars $31.50-$90)

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Show tune lovers have hit the jackpot with this foursome, each a legendary leading lady: Maureen McGovern (“The Morning After”), Donna McKechnie (A Chorus Line), Andrea McArdle(Annie), and Faith Prince (Guys & Dolls).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $29-$70 (Stars $26.10-$63)

SAT, MAY 3, 8PM

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THU, MAY 1, 8PM

This year’s Spring Gala headliner is one of the world’s finest performers live in concert: Julio Iglesias, the bestselling Latin music artist in history. Read more about Julio Iglesias on page 11. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Bill Carey at (301) 581-5135. Check website for ticket availability updates.

MUSIC CENTER Concert Tickets $58–$125 (Stars $52.20–$112.50)

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

If you’re serious about getting it right this workshop is for you. Join Strathmore curator Harriet Lesser and June Linowitz for a unique opportunity to have your portfolio evaluated, critiqued and improved for future success.

MANSION Tickets $18 (Stars $16.20), free to Artists members

4 Girls 4: Maureen McGovern, Andrea McArdle, Donna McKechnie & Faith Prince

C ALE ND AR M A R C H ~ M AY 2014

SUN, APR 6, 7PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Marin Alsop, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 12 Free Symphonic Explorations preconcert lecture by Levine Music at 7PM in the Education Center, Room 309.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

SUN MAY 4, 1PM & 3PM

Washington Revels

Join the Washington Revels in this giddy celebration of the arrival of spring! Based on the English tradition of May Day, the Revels’ festivities begin with a colorful processional in which the band plays, children wave ribbons sticks, and chorus members carry props ranging from tall banners, to dragons’ heads, to flying birds, and more—and close with the beloved join-the-fun Maypole dance.

MANSION & GROUNDS Free, no tickets required

SAT, MAY 10, 7PM

MAESTRO ARTISTS

Vladimir Spivakov and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra

Vladimir Spivakov, conductor & solo violinist The New York Times hailed this ensemble as “First-class string performers brought to perfection by Maestro Spivakov.” The Washington Post exclaimed the Virtuosi as “a dramatically unified ensemble” with “a sound that would put many full orchestras to shame.” Don’t miss their Strathmore return as they celebrate their 35th anniversary.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $35-$75

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Mother’s Day Brunch

C ALE ND AR M A R C H ~ M AY 2014

Treat mom right with a beautiful brunch in the majestic Lockheed Martin lobby. Two seatings only, reserve early as this yearly Strathmore tradition sells out fast— call (301) 581-5220.

MUSIC CENTER $40 per person, $22 for children ages 6-12

WED, MAY 14, 7:30PM WED, MAY 28, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

THU, MAY 15, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

All That Jazz: A Symphonic Celebration of Kander & Ebb

Jack Everly, conductor Jack Everly, the BSO and an incredible cast of singers present a salute to the Broadway blockbuster duo of Kander and Ebb, with showstoppers from Cabaret, Chicago, New York, New York, Kiss of the Spider Woman and more.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

FRI, MAY 16, 11AM

Elijah Balbed jazz saxophone

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

This vibrant young saxophonist and composer is a veteran of such venerable DC musical institutions as Chuck Brown’s band and the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra.

Groove with this Wammy Awardwinning artist!

Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr. MANSION Tickets $17 (Stars $15.30)

THU, MAY 15, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Daryl Davis—From Basie to Bossa and from B.B. to Berry This third and final installment in The Daryl Davis History of Jazz Trilogy will delve into some of the classic blues and jazz standards in the Great American Songbook, some Latin influences and the redheaded stepchild of the jazz family, rock and roll.

MUSIC ROOM Tickets $17 (Stars $13.50)

FRI, MAY 16, 8PM

Aaron Grad electric theorbo Gus Mercante countertenor

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Adventurous composer and musician Aaron Grad returns with new music and an entirely new instrument that he invented—the electric theorbo—in his newest work, Old-Fashioned Love Songs, commissioned in part by Strathmore. Join a free postconcert discussion with the artists, moderated by Alexandra Gardner.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

Neil Sedaka

With a career spanning six decades, this Songwriter’s Hall of Famer has enjoyed many chart-toppers including “Happy Birthday Sweet 16,” “Calendar Girl,” “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” and many more.

Don’t miss this living legend’s debut.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $45-$98 (Stars $40.50-$88.20)

SAT, MAY 17, 9:30AM–2:45PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Professional Development for Musicians

In keeping with its commitment to the nurturing of area artists, Strathmore presents this day of professional development seminars for musicians.

Sign up now for these sessions: 9:30AM—Publicist Amanda Sweet, “DIY Public Relations” 10:45AM - Music attorney John Simson, “A Legal Guide to Recording and Releasing Your Albums” 12:45PM—Music journalist and guitarist Ken Avis, “Launching Your CD” 2PM—Film composer Charlie Barnett, “ Your Catalog, Your Publishing and the Rest of Your Life” MANSION Tuition $18 (Stars $16.20) per class

SAT, MAY 17 8PM SUN, MAY 18, 3PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Sarah Chang Plays Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Sarah Chang, violin Piotr Gajewski, conductor Acclaimed violinist Sarah Chang received rave reviews for her 2007 CD of The Four Seasons, of which BBC Music magazine wrote, “She has never made a finer recording.”

Free pre-concert lecture 6:45PM on May 17; 1:45PM on May 18 in the Concert Hall, Promenade level.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

SUN, MAY 18, 7:30PM

Enjoy the region’s top young musicians in MCYO’s Young Artists, Symphony and Philharmonic performing classical masterworks.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $15-$20 (group rates available)

A free daytime performance given by Levine students and faculty is followed by a reception that includes hot tea and sweets with the performers.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free, RSVP required, call (202) 686-8000 x1116

Hans Graf, conductor Ray Chen, violin (BSO debut) TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 2 Free Symphonic Explorations preconcert lecture by Levine Music at 7PM in the Education Center, Room 309.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

Spring Concert

MON, MAY 19, 11AM

MusicaliTEA!

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tour

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

Take a guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

MANSION Free (reservations required)

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Concert Marin Alsop, conductor Edward Berkeley, director Ying Fang, soprano Julie Boulianne, mezzo-soprano Baltimore Choral Arts Society, women’s chorus Semi-staged with live actors!

MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Free Music Notes Live! pre-concert lecture with David Ginder of WETA at 7PM in the Education Center, Room 309.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

SAT, MAY 31, 8PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Strauss Masterpieces

Thomas Pandolfini, piano Piotr Gajewski, conductor On the 150th anniversary of the birth of Strauss, enjoy exploring four of his masterpieces: Don Juan and Death and Transfiguration, tone poems for large orchestra, the Burlesque for piano and orchestra, and Wanderers Sturmlied for chorus and orchestra.

Free pre-concert lecture at 6:45PM in the Concert Hall, Promenade level.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

WED, MAY 21, 7:30–9PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Education Workshop with Elijah Jamal Balbed

Join in on this informative meetup, titled “Listen Here! Jazz & the Quality of Life,” with this vibrant, young saxophonist.

Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr. MANSION Free (reservations required)

WED, MAY 21, 7:30PM

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Fantastic Symphonies

Join in on this informative meet up with this vibrant young saxophonist.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $15-20 (group rates available)

SAT, JUN 7, 10AM–1:30PM

Jazz Samba Legacy Symposium Curated by Georgina Javor and Ken Avis Funded in part by an Art Works Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

FRI, MAY 30, 7:30PM

Quiet Nights: Ron Kearns Quartet with special guest Michael Thomas Read more on page 9!

MANSION Tickets $28 (Stars 25.20)

MAY 31–JUN 15

Bringing Bossa Nova to the United States

Spring highlights include Bach’s magnificent Mass in B minor on April 12 and 13 with soprano Rosa Lamoreaux and mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wór, conducted by Stan Engebretson.

In May, come hear the extraordinary violinist Sarah Chang play Vivaldi’s ever-popular Four Seasons. Each of the four short violin concertos depict a season and are filled with dazzling effects mimicking natural phenomena such as storms, wind, thunder and rain.

Finally, the 2013-14 season ends with a concert dedicated to Strauss masterpieces on May 31 with pianist Thomas Pandolfi. He performs such greats as Don Juan and Wandrers Sturmlied.

Tickets from $28; kids 7-17 FREE! Complimentary Parking!

To purchase, visit www.strathmore.org or call (301) 581-5100.

THU, MAY 29, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The National Philharmonic kicks off its spring season with renowned Chopin interpreter Brian Ganz playing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski. The special evening also features one of Mozart’s last works, the sublime Symphony No. 39.

COLIN BELL

SAT, MAY 24, 8PM

LEVINE MUSIC

Slip Into Spring With the National Philharmonic!

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THU, MAY 22, 11AM

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

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SUN, MAY 11, 11AM & 1PM

RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES

This multimedia exhibit includes photographs, concert programs, awards as well as unique interviews of prominent artists such as João Gilberto, Leny Andrade, Sergio Mendes and Dorival Caymmi— providing a glimpse into Brazilian music of this period and its explosive impact on the American jazz scene.

Curated by Judith A. Korey of the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, University of the District of Columbia and by Michael Fitzgerald, electronic services librarian and jazz researcher/author, assisted by Rachel Elwell, media technician and Serdar Sirtanadolu, exhibit designer.

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MON, JUN 2, 7PM

Film Screening: Birth of Bossa

The Jazz Samba Record

Don’t miss this world premiere documentary by Bret Primack and Ken Avis that explores the roots of bossa nova and the pivotal role of D.C. musicians in taking the Brazilian bossa rhythm mainstream. The film features exclusive performance, recording and interview footage with musicians from the original Jazz Samba recording plus rare archive footage of the era.

MANSION Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

THU, JUN 5, 7:30 & 9:30PM

Romero Lubambo, Chuck Redd and Duduka da Fonseca Read more on page 9!

MANSION Tickets $35 (Stars $31.50)

10–11AM Moderator Ken Avis is joined by a panel of music experts in a discussion of the Jazz Samba album. Panel guests include David Adler, writer for Jazz Times and The Village Voice; Brazilian bassist and composer Leonardo Lucini; and NPR arts editor Tom Cole.

Together they delve into how bossa nova took America by storm.

From Bossa Nova to Pop

11:15AM–12:15PM DC native, classical guitarist and NPR arts editor Tom Cole leads a lively lecture about how the joyous sounds of bossa nova leapt into the American pop lexicon in ways that might surprise you.

Strathmore joins forces with the Maryland Summer Jazz Camp & Festival. For more information and tickets visit www.indepthjazz.com or (410) 295-6691.

OFF CAMPUS

SUN, JUN 8, 12–5PM

Discover Strathmore— Sounds of Brazil

Free music and dance performances, workshops, artistic demonstrations and hands-on art activities!

Celebrate the music of Brazil, highlighted by a re-creation of the original Jazz Samba album from start to finish. With new arrangements and added orchestrations for choir, the concert will feature Veronneau and special guest Hendrik Meurkens.

Sponsored by Dede and Marvin Lang.

MUSIC CENTER & MANSION Free (no tickets required)

The Politics of Cross-Cultural Diplomacy in Brazil and Abroad

FRI, JUN 6, 8PM

Sergio Mendes Eliane Elias opens

Take part in this fascinating in-depth look at the explosive impact of bossa nova on the American music scene—past, present and future.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

SAT, JUN 7, 1:30–5:30PM

Authentic Brazilian Jazz Styles

Read more on page 9!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$69 (Stars $27-$62.10)

12:30–1:30PM Members of the U.S. Department of State and the former U.S. Information Agency will discuss the work behind arranging cultural diplomacy tours and how influential these tours are in spreading American culture around the world—and bringing foreign culture back home.

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SPRING CALENDAR— BY GENRE SEE THE CHRONOLOGICAL CALENDAR FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

C ALE ND A R — BY G ENR E

BLUEGRASS / FOLK / WORLD

Levine: Unknown Voices MAR 21

DANCE / CIRQUE

PLOY + BRETT APR 4

Cirque Ziva APR 9

Atomic Yacht Fax APR 11

Celtic Nights MAR 7

BSO: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto MAR 22

Brad Kolodner, banjo MAR 12 & 16

MCYO: Spring Concert MAR 23

CityDance: Trapped Happiness APR 17

Gabriel Kahane & Rob Moose Duo APR 17

Estrella Morente, flamenco singer MAR 19

Jeremy Gill and Peter Minkler

Aaron Grad & Gus Mercante

MAR 30

Buika APR 6

Parker Quartet MAR 31

Levine: Folk Music from the British Isles APR 12

BSO: André Watts Returns!

APR 5

Andriessen 75 APR 8

Summer Hours: 10AM–5PM, Monday–Friday

Neil Sedaka MAY 16

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

Art-Craft-Art THRU MAR 2

SPECIAL EVENTS

GROUP TICKETS (301) 581-5199

Children’s Talk & Tours MAR 15 & APR 26

Ellington School: Sting & Paul Simon MAR 12

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

FINE ART What’s Up: New Technologies in Art THRU MAR 2

BSO: Itzhak Perlman APR 10

Art Talks for Adults MAR 15 &

Berlin ~ Las Vegas MAR 6

APR 26

Bring It On: The Musical MAR 29

Levine: Folk Music from the British Isles APR 12

A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books APR 12–JUN 8

Strathmore Spring Gala: Julio Iglesias APR 26

NP: Bach Mass in B Minor

Portfolio Review APR 30 & JUL 1

CLASSES / EDUCATION Intro to Jazz Singing BEGINS

APR 12 & 13

WPAS: Hilary Hahn, violin & Cory Smythe, piano APR 23 BSO: Off the Cuff—Mahler’s Titan APR 25

MAR 3

Trio Cloisonne MAY 1

Brad Kolodner: Old-Time in the Modern World MAR 19

Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín MAY 1

Levine: Master Class with Martin Taylor APR 13

BSO: Yefim Bronfman MAY 3

Levine: Jazz Jam APR 13

MAY 10

Moscow Chamber Orchestra

Piotr Pakhomkin: Fingerpicking Without Boundaries APR 16 Levine Music: Community Sing APR 17

Portfolio Review APR 30 & JUL 1 Professional Development for Musicians MAY 17 Elijah Jamal Balbed: Listen Here! Jazz & the Quality of Life MAY 21

CLASSICAL Levine: Songs of Armenia MAR 1

BSO: All That Jazz—A Symphonic Celebration of Kander & Ebb MAY 15

MAR 4

Pat Metheny Unity Group MAR 21

Daryl Davis: History of Jazz Trilogy MAR 28, APR 25 & MAY 16

Children’s Talk & Tours MAR 15 & APR 26

Art Talks for Adults MAR 15 & APR 26

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

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

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.

Elijah Balbed, jazz saxophone

MCYO: Fantastic Symphonies

Jazz Samba Project: Quiet Nights—Ron Kearns Quartet

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.

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BSO: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto MAY 24

MAY 30

BSO: A Midsummer Night’s Dream—A Concert MAY 29

POP / ROCK / FUNK / HIP-HOP

NP: Strauss Masterpieces

Michael Bolton MAR 2

MAY 31

Rye Rye MAR 7

Myra Melford, piano MAR 13

Literary Luncheon Series: Kim Ghattas MAR 20

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APR 24 & MAY 19

MAY 14 & 28

BSO: Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Plays Shostakovich MAR 6

Lily Tomlin MAR 28

Escalonia de Montserrat MAR 16

Sweet Honey in the Rock MAR 1

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BSO: Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees MAR 27 Nils Frahm with Douglas Dare

Literary Luncheon Series: Marvin Kalb APR 10

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The Moody Blues MAR 10 & 11

MAR 28

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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.

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.

Sign-interpreted performances are available by request.

MCYO: Spring Concert MAY 18

Olympia Dukakis in a Concert Reading of Rose MAR 13

MAR 15

Historic Home Tours MAR 14,

PARKING

MAY 22

BSO: Bach’s Brandenburgs

TOURS

Jazz Samba Project: Bringing Bossa Nova to the United States

JAZZ / BLUES / GOSPEL / SOUL

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

CHILDREN

Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall.

Film Screening: Stripped APR 27

MAY 31–JUN 15

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

Keb’ Mo’ APR 3

COMEDY / SPOKEN WORD

Levine: MusicaliTEA! MAR 6 &

Mother’s Day Brunch MAY 11

STRATHMORE WELCOMES PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

NP: Sarah Chang Plays Vivaldi’s Four Seasons MAY 17 & 18

WPAS: Murray Perahia, piano

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The EduSerc Awards APR 19

BSO: Celebration of Kander & Ebb MAY 15

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

Piotr Pakhomkin, classical guitar

4 Girls 4 MAY 2

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

BROADWAY / AMERICAN SONGBOOK

APR 9 & 23

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 $5 is required Monday–Friday.

HOURS OF OPERATION TICKET OFFICE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10AM–5PM Wednesday: 10AM–9PM Saturday: 10AM–2PM Also open 60-minutes prior to performances through intermission in the Music Center.

MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIES Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10AM–4PM Wednesday: 10AM–9PM Closed Mondays PRELUDE CAFÉ Monday–Saturday 11AM–3PM Performances: 2 hours prior to performance start time Dates, artists, programs and prices are subject to change.

SCHEDULED SPRING CLOSINGS: MARCH, APRIL & MAY 2014 The Mansion will be closed on Sunday, March 16.

The Mansion will be closed on Sunday, April 20.

The Strathmore Campus will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

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

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Painter and collage artist Rosana Azar and her team of professional arts educators return with a unique program geared for young Picassos, challenging their creativity and imagination. The focus this summer is “Form and Color,” and the new class of Strathmore’s prestigious Fine Artists in Residence will be on hand to serve as inspiration—and to show off their own work on exhibit.

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Kids Fine Art Camp FULL DAY: AUGUST 11–15, 9AM–3PM HALF DAY: AUGUST 18–22, 9AM–12PM For students entering grades 1–6 $375 (Stars $337.50) Full Day $225 (Stars $202.50) Half Day