Strathmore Spring Newsletter 2016

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“SO GLAD WE HAD THIS TIME TOGETHER...”

Spend an Evening with Carol Burnett

2016–2017 SEASON PREVIEW Stars Presale Starts Now!

ARTS FROM EVERY ANGLE Strathmore Education Offers Countless Ways to Dive in and Explore!

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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

2016–2017 Season Preview Artist Spotlight: Carol Burnett Backstage Pass: I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk Discover Strathmore Goes off Book Strathmore Education: Arts from Every Angle Strathmore Education: Artistic Development Current Visual Arts Exhibitions Spring Calendar Spring Calendar by Genre Afternoon Tea Schedule General Information

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COVER PHOTOS: Carol Burnet by Randee St. Nicholas INSIDE COVER PHOTOS L–R: Mike Mills and Robert McDuffie, Art Camp by Jim Saah, Afternoon Tea

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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 William E. Kirwan Sachiko Kuno Delia K. Lang Karen R. Lefkowitz Carolyn P. Leonard Laurence Levitan J. Alberto Martinez Ann L. McDaniel Donna Rattley Washington Graciela Rivera-Oven John Sackett Mary K. Sturtevant Raymond D. Tetz

2016-2017 Just announced! These shows go on sale to the public Friday, March 4.

Strathmore Stars can start buying tickets now. Join today for the best seats!

IN THE MUSIC CENTER

CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN, ROCK BAND AND STRING ORCHESTRA

FEATURING ALI CAMPBELL, ASTRO, AND MICKEY VIRTUE

WRITTEN BY R.E.M.’S MIKE MILLS FOR ROBERT MCDUFFIE FEATURING WORDLESS MUSIC ORCHESTRA

Fri, Aug 19

Thu, Nov 3

This is the real UB40. The band’s founding members reunite to recapture the iconic reggae sounds that shot this UK group to stardom over their 30-year career.

Classical collides with contemporary in this adventurous concerto composed by R.E.M.’s Mills.

Violinist McDuffie takes center stage alongside Worldless Music Orchestra and a four-piece rock band featuring Mills on bass and keyboard.

UB40

CHINA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET SOUNDS

Long Yu, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Julian Rachlin, violin

CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AL JARDINE AND BLONDIE CHAPLIN

The long, proud history of symphonic music in China reaches dramatic new heights with the sparkling sounds of the China Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO). One of the largest and best-known of Asia’s orchestras, CPO thrills audiences around the world.

Tues, Sept 20 He’s one of pop’s most deeply revered figures and the main creative force behind some of rock’s most cherished recordings. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wilson’s masterpiece, Pet Sounds, with this performance of the seminal album in its entirety.

Julia Wesely

Fri, Dec 9

Julian Rachlin

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

BY CHIP DAVIS

Sun, Dec 11, Two Shows! 4 & 8pm

THE SUMMIT

A holiday tradition for more than 30 years! Grammy winner Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects.

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER MEETS TAKE 6 Fri, Oct 14

Matt Christine

Bob Barry

Prepare to be mesmerized by the beauty, range, and power of the human voice! Two of the world’s most celebrated vocal groups come together for a collaboration that includes everything from doo-wop to gospel.

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2016–2017 SEASON PREVIEW

IN THE MANSION

INSCAPE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Thu, Jan 12, 2017

PAST MADE PRESENT THE MUSIC OF JESSICA KRASH

Founded in 2004 by Artistic Director Richard Scerbo, the Grammy-nominated Inscape Chamber Orchestra pushes the boundaries of classical music with its flexible roster and unique programming.

Thu, Oct 6, 2016

KATIE MAHAN, PIANO

Enjoy an evening of works including Sulpicia’s Songs, a song cycle based on lyrics by a female poet from Rome’s classical age, and Martin Codax’s Cantigas d’Amigo, thought to be the oldest surviving song cycle.

Thu, Feb 9, 2017

FEATURING EMILY NOËL, SOPRANO AND TANYA ANISIMOVA, CELLO

ROY ASSAF TRIO Thu, Oct 27, 2016 The Roy Assaf Trio spins free improvisations into fresh songs. Israeli pianist Assaf, bassist Raviv Markovitz, and drummer Jake Goldbas weave a unique and mesmerizing blend of progressive yet classical jazz.

Support for Music in the Mansion is provided by

Pianist Mahan has won over audiences worldwide with her innovative musical personality, poetic interpretations, and charming stage presence. From Bach to Gershwin to her own daring, solo piano arrangements, Mahan shines.

OLGA VOCAL ENSEMBLE Thu, Feb 16, 2017 Dutch vocal ensemble Olga combines five distinct voices in a repertoire covering five centuries— everything from medieval drinking songs to Bruno Mars—in a beautiful fusion of sounds.

8TH ANNUAL UKE & GUITAR SUMMIT Sat–Wed, Aug 13–17, 2016

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 & Guitar Summit offers classes for all levels, with instructors like Denmark’s Tobias Elof and Hawaii’s Jeff Peterson, concerts featuring our favorite artists, and a grand finale of the Ukulele Orchestra at UkeFest.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL—RESERVE BY JULY 1 $370 (STARS $333) $400 (STARS $360) AFTER JULY 1 REGISTER TODAY! STRATHMORE.ORG/UKE | 301.581.5100

Clockwise from left: Roy Assaf, Katie Mahan, Inscape Chamber Orchestra, Olga Vocal Ensemble by Felipe Pipi, UkeFest by Jim Saah, Jeff Peterson, UkeFest by Jim Saah

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2016–2017 SEASON PREVIEW

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS

DRAWING FOR ART Wed, May 24–Tue, June 6, 2017

RISE UP

This popular fundraiser benefitting visual arts programming at Strathmore returns with an extensive selection of works by local artists for the public to bid on.

Sat, Sept 10–Sun, Nov 6, 2016

25TH ANNUAL

With a mission to empower, promote, support, and encourage women artists, the National Association of Women Artists has presented the finest female artists— including Mary Cassatt and Louise Nevel—throughout its long history.

Sat, June 10–Sun, July 30, 2017

ARTWORK FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS

THE 83RD ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF

COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION The very best works from across the globe—done solely in colored pencil. Enjoy the wonderful versatility to be found in this vibrant, distinctive medium.

FINE ART IN MINIATURE

Sat, Nov 19–Sat, Dec 31, 2016 This prodigious juried exhibition features more than 600 mini-masterpieces in stone, oil, pastel, and print. From postcard to postage-stamp size, these works capture the world in miniature.

LA VIE EN BLEU

26TH ANNUAL STRATHMORE JURIED EXHIBITION Sat, Jan 7–Sun, Feb 19, 2017 From Picasso’s transformative Blue Period to Yves Klein’s dimensionless blue pigment, one particular color inspires.

Artists are invited to submit works that explore their perspectives on the meaning of blue.

CHROMA Sat, Feb 25–Sun, Apr 2, 2017 Innovative photographers take risks with their art.

Experimenting with color in their process and approach, these artists manipulate light, chemicals, and paper to create stunning imagery.

31ST BIENNIAL EXHIBITION OF THE

CREATIVE CRAFTS COUNCIL Sat, April 8–Sun, May 21, 2017 This juried exhibition continues the council’s tradition of showcasing masterful works in wood, metal, ceramic, and glass—the finest crafts from nine local guilds.

Support for Visual Arts programming provided by

Clockwise from top: Mansion by Katherine Gaines, AquaPewter Crystalline Bottle by Yoshiko Ratliff, Swallowtail and Thistle by Dina Buckley, Mansion Gallery, Stone Faced; Self-Portrait by Scott Krohn

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READY... SET... CAROL The comedic icon navigates Strathmore without a net.

By Chris Slattery

Nice gals finish last? Carol Burnett didn’t get that memo.

The actress, author, and comedy icon exudes a warmth that, coupled with her distinctive voice, makes her seem like a long lost friend. Burnett also missed the memo about celebrities acting aloof. When the six-time Emmy winner debuts at Strathmore this spring, it will be an unscripted, audience-embracing event—an ask-me-anything reminiscent of the question-andanswer session with which she began every episode of her groundbreaking comedy sketch vehicle, The Carol Burnett Show.

Burnett describes the evening of comedy and nostalgia as “ninety minutes of flying without a safety net . . .

We’ve never had a plant. I never know what anybody’s going to ask. It keeps the gray matter ticking!”

KINDNESS OF STRANGERS Burnett was raised in California by her grandmother.

Although quiet and shy, she remembers, “I always had a sense of humor.”

“I was all set to be a writer,” she explains. “I was going to major in journalism at UCLA—I knew I was going to go; I visualized it; [I] could see myself on campus.”

Her grandmother’s vision was not as daring.

Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library.

“Once upon a mattress [1959], original cast production. [Carol Burnett]” New York Public Library Digital Collections.

“She wanted me to go to secretarial school,” Burnett says. “We were poor. We couldn’t afford college, and she’d say, ‘You can always be a secretary.’”

Lucky for us, Burnett was never a secretary.

Mysteriously, she received an envelope containing a $50 bill—the exact amount of a year’s tuition at UCLA. “That’s what it was for,” she insists. “To this day I don’t know who did that; everyone in our neighborhood was poor. But I knew it was for college, and it wasn’t until I took an acting class at UCLA that an audience laughed and I loved the feeling.”

Burnett was nominated for a Tony award for her role in Once Upon a Mattress.

Burnett with The Carol Burnett Show cast mates (L to R) Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and Harvey Korman.

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Gray matter is at the heart of Burnett’s legend. It took brains, and talent, to go from New York City hat-check girl to host of her own eponymous music-and-comedy variety show on CBS. Burnett had both in abundance, plus a considerable amount of luck.

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Soon after, a UCLA theater professor needed students to entertain at a function. Burnett polished a scene from Annie Get Your Gun. It went better than she could have imagined.

“I was at a table stealing hors d’oeuvres to take home to my grandmother,” she laughs, “and this man and his wife came up to say they thought I should go to New York—now!” So Burnett made her way to New York City, once again through a mysterious benefactor.

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BURNETT The man was a wealthy shipbuilder. “Someone had helped him get started,” she says. He wrote Burnett a check for $1,000—an interest-free loan, he explained— asking her that, even after she’d repaid him, she would never reveal his identity.

“He said, ‘If you are successful, you must help others who need it,’” the comedian remembers. “[H]e never told anybody and neither did I, but the door was opened and I forever will be grateful for that generosity.”

LUMINARIES Once that door opened, Burnett leapt through: living at a boarding house for young actresses, working as a hat-check girl, and scrambling to audition after audition.

“I got a job on the Paul Winchell kiddie TV show (The Winchell-Mahoney Show) on Saturday mornings,” she recalls. “My grandmother said, ‘Say hello to me!’ So I started the tug on the ear,” It was a greeting she continued for decades. Although she got her big break on Broadway in 1959, garnering a Tony nomination for Once Upon a Mattress, Burnett—after burnishing her comedy routines on the cabaret circuit—felt an affinity with the pioneers of the small screen.

“I liked the idea of doing a different show every week, as opposed to eight shows a week on Broadway,” she says. “Being different people every week—it was just like summer stock; that really appealed to me.”

After The Winchell-Mahoney Show, she costarred with Buddy Hackett on the sitcom Stanley, then went on to The Garry Moore Show.

LAUGHTER & REFLECTION WITH

CAROL BURNETT

A CONVERSATION WHERE THE AUDIENCE ASKS THE QUESTIONS Fri & Sat, April 15 & 16, 8pm MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $65–$175 (STARS $58.50–$157.50)

name. She emulated television pioneers like Moore— “totally without ego and very generous; handing out the ‘goodies’ to other people”—and her friend and mentor, Lucille Ball.

Even now, she credits the success of The Carol Burnett Show to its incredible ensemble cast: Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Lyle Waggoner, Vicki Lawrence, and the “brilliant, brilliant” costume designer Bob Mackie, whose Scarlett O’Hara costume for the show’s “Went with the Wind” skit now hangs in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

“I subbed for Martha Raye and Garry was impressed,” she says. “In the fall I got a call from Garry asking me to be a regular rep player every week.”

Burnett still looks forward to questions from the audience.

The rest is history: The Carol Burnett Show debuted in 1967 and ran for 11 years, making her a household

“I like it to be a surprise,” she says, “so please: come with some fun questions.”

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Backstage Pass:

I AM ANNE HUTCHINSO The spotlight is on Strathmore as an amazing new concept opera makes its world/DC area debut.

Come, be inspired by a new dimension of Strathmore’s arts programming—make sure you don’t miss the world premiere of I Am Anne Hutchinson, and the DC premiere of I Am Harvey Milk.

I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk is the emotionally charged musical celebration of two American icons, one that brings together local talent and international superstars in a hybrid theater piece and choral concert featuring soaring melodies, inspirational lyrics, and a profound lesson in history and heroism.

Meet the artists that have come together to create this historic production:

KRISTIN CHENOWETH

She’s wickedly talented—an Emmy and Tony Award winner who’s turned in unforgettable performances in movies, on television, on stage, and in the recording studio. And just as Oklahoma native Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch on Broadway in Wicked, she’s getting ready to make her mark again when I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk debuts at Strathmore this April.

Chenoweth needs no introduction, whether she’s captured your heart as April Rhodes on Glee, in her Tony-winning turn as Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, or as Maleficent in Disney’s Descendants: she is an enormous personality contained in a tiny, beautiful package; with a goose bump-inducing voice that’s unique yet deeply comforting. Off stage, she’s a dynamic supporter of the arts, raising money and awareness to make the life-changing world of theater accessible to all. Chenoweth is equal parts super-woman and girl-next-door, and she calls on both qualities to bring this early American heroine to the stage.

ANDREW LIPPA Big Fish, The Addams Family, The Wild Party—Lippa is a Broadway legend. While he has had most of his successes on Broadway, Lippa strongly believes that theater can’t be limited to a particular city and that great art happens everywhere.

A music teacher before he began his ascent to stardom in the world of musical theater, Lippa continues to use the arts to educate and inspire. With I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk, the composerperformer links two chapters in American history into a new concept opera that highlights the ideals of freedom and justice, and the perils and rewards of speaking up for the oppressed. Lippa created I Am Harvey Milk for the 35th anniversary of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Now he has fashioned I Am Anne Hutchinson with the vision of his muse, Chenoweth, in the title role, bringing the two works together in a theatrical oratorio that is sui generis. Not unlike the man himself.

COLIN WHEELER As Gavroche, he sang about “what little people can do”—but young actor Wheeler brings big talent to the stage.

The fifth grader from Cleveland, Ohio was chosen to play young Harvey Milk on the Strathmore stage out of a national casting call. He will create the role of Samuel Hutchinson as well as debut as Young Harvey Milk in this production.

I AM ANNE HUTCHINSON/I AM HARVEY MILK A new concept opera starring Kristin Chenoweth & Andrew Lippa with the National Philharmonic, Alexandria Harmonizers & Colin Wheeler Sat, April 23, 8pm & Sun, April 24, 4pm

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MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $49–$99 (STARS $44.10–$89.10)

ON / I AM HARVEY MILK Music director Fram is an in-demand arranger, conductor, and producer. He’s best known in London’s West End for Wicked; for Broadway shows including Scandalous, Wicked, Sweet Smell of Success, The Music Man, and James Joyce’s The Dead; and as musical director and conductor for two Andrew Lippa musicals, john & jen and The Little Princess, as well as the Lincoln Center performance of I Am Harvey Milk. A teacher who’s lectured at Yale, NYU, and other prestigious universities worldwide, Fram’s awardwinning “New Voices” concert spotlights up-and-coming theater writers—and he’s worked closely with legends Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Neil Patrick Harris, Angela Lansbury, and more.

NOAH HIMMELSTEIN Stage director Himmelstein has been part of I Am Harvey Milk since its inception, collaborating with Lippa and directing the work at its 2013 debut in San Francisco, at Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles, and Lincoln Center in New York. The Baltimore native, now based in Manhattan, has directed plays on stages as diverse as the Everyman Theatre in Baltimore and Denmark’s Fredericia Teater, as well as Goodspeed Opera House, Circle in the Square, Weston Playhouse, The Living Theatre, American Opera Projects, and more. His dream has been to bring I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk to the DC area: mission accomplished.

ALEXANDRIA HARMONIZERS Ever since their founding in 1948, the Alexandria Harmonizers have been pushing the limits of what a barbershop chorus can achieve. Specializing in four-part harmony—one of music’s most challenging and rewarding disciplines—the Harmonizers have performed upon the world’s most distinguished stages, including the White House, Kennedy Center,

Matthew Murphy

JOEL FRAM

Carnegie Hall, Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, and even before the Great Wall of China. From its humble beginnings as a “men’s harmony club,” this remarkable group has grown into a world-class chorus, with 80 to 100 men onstage and a stellar collection of medals from the most prestigious international competitions.

At their heart, however, the Alexandria Harmonizers remain dedicated to artistic excellence, community outreach, and musical education.

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC The National Philharmonic is the largest and most active locally based professional ensemble founded in Montgomery County, performing more than 190 concerts in Strathmore’s Concert Hall since 2005, and showcasing world-renowned guest artists in symphonic masterpieces conducted by Maestro Piotr Gajewski and monumental choral masterworks under Chorale Artistic Director Stan Engebretson. Created by a merger between the National Chamber Orchestra and Masterworks Chorus in 2003, the National Philharmonic combines a volunteer chorus of 100 with a full orchestra, and is renowned for its appeal to the diverse cultural backgrounds of the community as well as its commitment to creating significant educational opportunities.

Learn more at STRATHMORE.ORG/IAM

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PAGES, STAGES & FUN FOR ALL AGES Discover Strathmore’s family-friendly, free festival on June 12!

OFF THE PAGE

Supported by Dede & Marvin Lang

Sun, June 12, 11am–4pm FREE

Featuring: Arianna Ross Suzanne Richards Noa Baum Diane Macklin Barbara Effron Cantaré Jamaal Collier Bill Jenkins’ World of Music DC Shorts Film Festival ellen cherry The Fourth Wall InterAct Story Theatre Alex & Olmsted Presented in association with Story Tapestries

Spark your imagination with a day of performances, workshops, and crafts. It’s a neighborhood tradition and an up-close look at all that Strathmore offers.

With a theme of Off the Page, Strathmore is an open book. Discover Strathmore: Off the Page celebrates the way we tell stories through various forms of artistic expression like song, spoken word, puppetry, and film.

Strathmore’s Mansion art galleries will be filled with works from the exhibition Turning the Page: Children’s Book Illustrations.

This exhibition highlights how whimsy and wonder go hand in hand when publishers, writers, and illustrators create art for the young at heart.

Strathmore Artist in Residence alumni ellen cherry debuts a new song she’s penned about the storied Mansion at Strathmore. Visual artist Katie Feild accompanies cherry’s lyrics with a “crankie,” a long illustrated scroll wound on two spools and hand-cranked, that depicts the history of the Mansion.

Discover Strathmore also hosts a DC Shorts Family Film Showcase. DC Shorts, local champions of short filmmaking, believe that every film has a perspective to share— an opportunity to see the world through another’s eyes, if only for a few minutes. The DC Shorts Family Film Showcase includes a variety of wonderful films, all appropriate for children ages seven and above.

Local storyteller extraordinaire Arianna Ross, whose work has been described as being “like taking a ride on a magic carpet— an exciting, amazing journey to exotic places” (Carrie Sue Ayvar, Storyteller/Cuentista), brings her Story Tapestries team to Strathmore. Story Tapestries inspires wideeyed wonder through the arts.

All this plus music, food, and fun all over campus!

Jim Saah

DISCOVER STRATHMORE

Discover the fun that comes when families make memories! This year’s Discover Strathmore, our annual, free, family-friendly festival, is inspired by children’s literature, stories, and song.

Jim Saah

Stephanie Potter Corwin

Diane Macklin

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EXAMINE THE ARTS FROM EVERY ANGLE Behind the Scenes, above the Fray, and ahead of the Crowd

The arts have the power to connect us to the world by adding meaning, color, and depth to our existence. Strathmore is your place to engage with the arts. We offer ever-expanding portals through which patrons can go deeper, chase discovery, refine skills, gain insight, and stretch their perspectives. See the following pages for upcoming education events.

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER ART CAMP!

Chamber Music Series with Dr. Jessica Krash

SOUND IDEAS: NATURE, PHYSICS, AND NUMBERS IN CHAMBER MUSIC

Strathmore raises the art of summer camp to a new level, with an integrated creative experience that’s ideal for young artists

Seminars: Sun, April 3 & 10, 1pm FREE Concert: Sun, April 17, 1pm TICKETS $15 (STARS $13.50) Music has a way of getting into our heads, and classical composer Dr. Krash has a lot of ideas about why. The Wammie-winning pianist and composer has lectured on music and the brain, music history, and the insights we gain from provocative melodies. Don’t miss her Strathmore series—a mixture of playing, coaching, lecturing, and concert—focusing on the math and science in chamber music.

TEEN ART CAMP Mon–Fri, July 25–29, 9am–3pm For students entering grades 7–10 Our Teen Art Camp is back and better than ever, featuring new components like a field trip to Glenstone, the unique museum of contemporary art in Potomac, Maryland. Teen campers will explore and define themselves as artists, learn how to talk about art, give and receive constructive critiques, and explore a rich variety of styles and media.

Dr. Jessica Krash

KIDS ART CAMP Mon–Fri, Aug 1–5 & 8–12, 9am–3pm For students entering grades 1–6

Liz Lynch

Young artists spend summer days immersed in a working gallery on an arts campus, surrounded by the beauty and power of creativity. They learn firsthand that there are no limits when it comes to imagination. With renowned art instructor Rosana Azar at the helm, Strathmore campers receive a deeply enriching experience.

Liz Lynch

Jim Saah

TUITION $425 (STARS $382.50) PER WEEK. STRATHMORE.ORG/ARTCAMP

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You’ve got the talent,

NOW GET THE TOOLS. Strathmore’s Institute for Artistic and Professional Development provides opportunities for artists of all ages.

SEMINARS FOR CAREER MUSICIANS

Sat, May 14, 9:30am–4pm Whether you want to move up to the mainstage or go from garage to gig, our full day of seminars offer the tools you need.

MANSION REGISTRATION $85 (STARS $76.50) Individual workshops may be purchased by calling the ticket office at 301.581.5100.

SHOW ME THE MONEY: MAXIMIZING RETURNS FROM YOUR MUSIC with Ken Avis, musician, economist Learn how to make money from merch, streaming music royalties, and more.

GETTING TO YES: A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT A PROMOTER’S WORLD with Georgina Javor, Assistant Director of Programming, Jazz at Lincoln Center Get a glimpse at how booking works, how to present yourself to promoters, and the best strategies for success.

DEALING WITH STAGE FRIGHT with Seth Kibel, musician, composer Nerves are natural, but stage fright, stress, and anxiety don’t have to be debilitating. Kibel shows you how to turn performance anxiety issues into assets.

SCORE! with Andrew Simpson, composer, keyboardist, head of Theory–Composition, The Catholic University of America Learn how composition for film is a special art form that is challenging, but rewarding.

HOW TO MANAGE A BAND with Daryl Davis, musician, author, actor, bandleader This seminar covers everything from running effective rehearsals to dealing with divas.

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HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTENSIVE

Mon–Fri, July 11–15

Apply now for a select spot in Strathmore’s High School Summer Intensive, part of our Institute for Artistic and Professional Development.

Outstanding high school instrumentalists, take note, especially if you’re considering a career in the performing arts. This one-week program provides indepth experience, including cross-genre collaborations, professional development seminars, a visit to a studio to record a demo, and a final performance at AMP! Applications due Fri, April 1 Details at STRATHMORE.ORG/SUMMERINTENSIVE

Liz Lynch

Nurturing artistic talent is what Strathmore does best. We’ve made it a mission to empower musicians, and our Institute for Artistic and Professional Development offers serious information, expert advice, and strategies for taking your talent to the next level.

ART THAT DOES MORE THAN JUST HANG Kimonos, Kaleidoscopes, Faces, and Fabrications

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS Sat, Feb 27–Sun, April 17

IKEBANA WORKSHOP Sat, Feb 27 & Sun, March 13, 10:30am

MANSION

TIMELESS TRANSFORMATION

FACE TO FACE

A kimono is a simple garment whose aspect can be transformed by patterns and fabrics.

Join Strathmore’s celebration of spring with this exhibition featuring kimonos and the artwork they inspire. See traditional garments, modern interpretations, and discover how artists adapt and assemble familiar motifs.

Two contrasting portrait artists exhibit face to face, showing art that is provocative, stylistic, daring, and utterly unique. Don’t miss this intriguing artistic balance of modern portraiture.

KIMONOS, PRINTS & TEXTILES

Join us for the following programs, presented in conjunction with the current exhibitions:

PORTRAITS BY LESLIE NOLAN & SCOTT HUTCHINSON

Invitational Gallery

Learn the art of ikebana in this Japanese flower arranging workshop.

TICKETS $50 (STARS & ARTIST MEMBERS $45)

OPENING RECEPTION Sun, Feb 28, 2pm FREE (No reservations required)

CHILDREN’S TALK & TOUR Sat, March 5, 10:15am Recommended for ages 7 & up TICKETS $5 FOR CHILDREN (Accompanying adults are free)

CURATOR’S TOUR Sat, March 5, 1pm FREE (No reservations required)

THE CEREMONY OF TEA Sat, March 12, 10:30am Witness the wonder and artistry of the Japanese tea ceremony tradition.

FREE (Reservations required) Precedes Japanese Specialty Tea; tickets purchased separately.

Ceramic Kimonos by Ron Loyd, kaleidoscope by Charles Karadimos, Purple Rinzu Silk Kimono

ART AHEAD Sat, April 23–Sun, June 5

THE HEART OF THE KIMONO Sun, March 13, 2pm

KALEIDOSCOPES: 200 YEARS

ATMOSPHERE

See kaleidoscopes in a whole new light when The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society (BKS) returns to Strathmore. The BKS’s juried exhibition celebrates 200 years since the terrific tube’s invention and features fabulous kaleidoscope designers and superb ‘scope-inspired art.

Welcome to the world of local artist Marie: organic, atmospheric, and delicately dazzling.

Marie makes mixed media work that’s colorful, creative, and thought provoking.

Support for Visual Arts programming provided by

MIXED MEDIA WORK BY SHELLEY LEE MARIE

Invitational Gallery

Join certified Kimono consultant Kuniko Kanawa to explore the history, mystery, materials, and motifs of the kimono.

FREE (Reservations required)

MANSION HOURS Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am–4pm; Wed: 10am–9pm; Sun: 12–4pm; Mon: closed

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NOVEMBER 2015

MARCH 2016

SPRING CALENDAR ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS

Strathmore Visual Arts

AFTERNOON TEA

Young art lovers can get behind the brushstrokes and into the head, heart, and history of the artists. Children will take part in a hands-on art activity after the tour. Recommended for ages 7 & up.

MANSION TICKETS $5 FOR CHILDREN (Accompanying adults are free.

Registration required.)

See full schedule on page 22.

MANSION $24 (STARS $21.60) SPECIALTY TEAS $28 (STARS $25.20) Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required.

Strathmore Presents

PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS & ANAÏS MITCHELL USE YOUR VOICE

Tue, March 1, 8pm Grammy winner Griffin, Nickel Creek cofounder Watkins, and Mitchell are three supremely gifted singer-songwriters. These women share the stage, singing with and supporting each other in music that seeks the heart’s core.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38–$48 (STARS $34.20–$43.20)

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FLAMENCO WORKSHOP WITH FLAMENCO VIVO Thu, March 3, 7:30pm Join the professional dancers of Flamenco Vivo for a flamenco dance class. Learn the basics of flamenco movement, dance, and song while you sip sangria and enjoy tasty tapas. No previous experience necessary; all levels are welcome.

MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)

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FLAMENCO VIVO POEMA DE ANDALUCÍA Fri, March 4, 8pm This brilliantly colored show is a journey through the cultures and traditions of southern Spain.

Featuring songs and dances that celebrate richly varied traditions, festivals, and rituals of daily life, Flamenco Vivo transports audiences across the globe.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$72 (STARS $25.20–$64.80)

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CHILDREN’S TALK & TOUR Sat, March 5, 10:15am

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SATURDAY FAMILY JAZZ SESSIONS

FLAVORING THE MELODY WITH SETH KIBEL

Sat, March 5, 11am Improvisation is a central ingredient in all forms of jazz.

Learn how musicians take a familiar melody and embellish it just enough to create a personalized, artistic statement.

Recommended for ages 4–10.

MANSION TICKETS $10 (STARS $9)

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CURATOR’S TOUR

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Outside Presenter

Sat, March 5, 8pm

Mon, March 7, 8pm

Written after the passing of his mother, Brahms’ deeply compelling German Requiem provides eloquent comfort to the grieving. Bach’s third orchestral suite featuring “Air,” one of the most famous moments in Baroque music, opens the program.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

Join the Vienna Mozart Orchestra for a concert of Mozart hits, complete with rollicking humor, superb musicianship, and period costumes. The orchestra presents a fun, romantic, and authentic performance of the 18th century’s most memorable music.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $39–$97.50

BRAHMS’ GERMAN REQUIEM

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ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA José-Luis Novo, conductor Lynn Harrell, cello

Sun, March 6, 3pm Known as “the dean of American cellists,” Harrell brings a lyrical lightness to the already sublime Annapolis Symphony Orchestra when he joins them as a soloist for an afternoon program of Shostakovich and Mahler.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $10–$30 (STARS $9–$27) José-Luis Novo

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DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Sat, March 5, 7pm “And if the band you’re in starts singing different tunes. . .” you’re at an amazing celebration and recreation of Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking 1973 album featuring Levine faculty Duane Moody, Gary Prince, Chris Brown, Josephine Riggs, and Manny Arciniega.

EDUCATION CENTER STUDIO 309 TICKETS $15–$20 FREE FOR LEVINE STUDENTS

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Strathmore Artist in Residence

CASSANDRA ALLEN

Wed, March 9 & 23, 7:30pm Singer, songwriter, and arranger Allen brings her signature blend of Afro-Latin jazz and Mediterranean folk fusion to the Mansion. Allen boasts a tone reminiscent of Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald and has performed around the world.

MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

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MISCHA BOUVIER, BARITONE Thu, March 10, 7:30pm

Sat, March 5, 1pm Strathmore curator Harriet Lesser leads a guided tour for adults, delving into the technique and history of the artists and works currently on exhibit.

MANSION FREE (No reservations required)

VIENNA MOZART ORCHESTRA

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MASTER CLASS WITH DANIELLE TALAMANTES, SOPRANO Sun, March 6, 6:30pm Talamantes has been a rising star on the international opera scene since her 2007 sold-out debut at Carnegie Hall. A sensation at the Met, Lincoln Center, and beyond, the sublime soprano shares her skill set in this master class.

EDUCATION CENTER ROOM 402 FREE (Reservations required.

Call 301.493.9283, ext. 111)

Baritone Bouvier has an “immensely sympathetic, soulful” voice that “can soar to the heights of lyric beauty” (San Francisco Classical Voice). In this performance, he premieres a new song cycle by composer Bryan Page and local poet E. Louise Beach.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

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THE CEREMONY OF TEA Sat, March 12, 10:30am Witness the wonder and artistry of the Japanese tea ceremony tradition.

FREE (Reservations required) Precedes International Specialty Tea; tickets purchased separately.

Outside Presenter

Sat, March 12, 11am & 1pm

THE UNITED STATES MARINE BAND

PETER & THE WOLF

Fun for the whole family!

Experience the most famous musical fairytale brought to life by the Bob Brown Puppets.

Learn about your favorite instruments and be captivated by Prokofiev’s triumphant tale of a heroic boy and a mischievous wolf.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18–$30

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

ALL-BEETHOVEN

Sat, March 12, 8pm Conductor Markus Stenz leads the BSO in this all-Beethoven program with the romantic and triumphant incidental music to Egmont. The brilliant German pianist Lars Vogt performs the first concerto, an homage to Mozart’s classical grandeur.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

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IKEBANA WORKSHOP Sun, March 13, 10:30am Learn the art of Ikebana in this Japanese flower arranging workshop.

MANSION TICKETS $50 (STARS & ARTIST MEMBERS $45)

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THE HEART OF THE KIMONO

Sun, March 13, 2pm Join certified Kimono consultant Kuniko Kanawa for this discussion and demonstration exploring the history, mystery, materials, and motifs of the kimono.

MANSION FREE (Reservations required)

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CHILDREN OF EDEN

WITH STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Sun, March 13, 4pm The YAA Youth Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble perform the youth premiere of the new symphonic version of this epic, inspirational tale about family and faith, joined by Schwartz, the famed Broadway composer of Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15–$175 (Gala Seating)

Music Center

Mansion

“THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” Lieutenant Colonel Jason K. Fettig, Director

Mon, March 14, 7:30pm Double Feature: Music of adventure, danger, and drama for the silver screen, featuring 75 years of film music from the Golden Age of Hollywood to John Williams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

MUSIC CENTER FREE (Limit two tickets per request.)

MARCH 2016

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

YOUNG ARTISTS OF AMERICA AT STRATHMORE

YAA continues its innovative programming as the region’s premier training organization for collaborative high school performing artists in its first full season as an affiliate program of Strathmore.

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THE AFRO-LATIN CONNECTION

WITH CASSANDRA ALLEN Wed, March 16, 7:30pm Dive into the rich histories of Cuba, Ghana, Cape Verde, and more through song to learn about varying rhythm structure, musical theory progressions, and how Afro and Latin cultures combine to create beautiful music.

MANSION FREE (Registration required)

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ARTS & THE BRAIN

ART THERAPY & PTSD Thu, March 17, 7:30pm Healing happens when soldiers suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participate in art therapy.

Learn about PTSD, the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers, and the creative new treatments being developed and implemented.

MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)

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YURI TERMIRKANOV RETURNS Thu, March 17, 8pm

Music Director Emeritus Temirkanov brings authenticity and passion to two Russian repertoire classics. Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony combines fragile beauty and bombast, and Denis Matsuev proves himself the equal to Rachmaninoff’s famous, bravura concerto.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

Community

Education

Sun, March 13, 4pm A joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children, and faith. Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz joins YAA as guest mentor in the youth premiere of the new symphonic version of his timeless musical.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15–$175 (GALA SEATING) YOUNGARTISTSAMERICA.ORG | 301.272.8604 Strathmore AIR Alumni

CRISTIAN PEREZ

Fri, March 18, 11am Defying all labels, Argentine guitarist-composer Perez (AIR 2014–15) brings together South American music, classical, jazz, and folk styles from around the world to reveal the universality of music.

MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

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ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS JOSHUA BELL, DIRECTOR & VIOLIN Fri, March 18, 8pm The acclaimed Academy of St Martin in the Fields redefined classical performance and is a touchstone of excellence in classical music making. The orchestra is reaching new heights under the leadership of superstar violinist Bell.

Preconcert lecture in Education Center Room 402, 6:30pm MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $55–$175 (STARS $49.50–$157.50)

Strathmore Education

SATURDAY FAMILY JAZZ SESSIONS

I GOT RHYTHM

WITH SETH KIBEL Sat, March 19, 11am The roots of jazz can be found in swing, bossa nova, samba, and other folk traditions. Kibel demonstrates jazz-related rhythms, teaches basic rhythmic patterns, and shows how dance steers music in unexpected directions.

Recommended for ages 4–10.

MANSION TICKETS $10 (STARS $9)

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MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

EFFLORESCENCE

Sun, March 20, 3 & 7pm All six ensembles from the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras perform a vibrant program including Mahler, Wagner, and Copland. The budding artistry of the MCYO Philharmonic, Chamber Ensemble, Symphony and Young Artists orchestras, Chamber Strings, and Preparatory Strings take on the classical canon.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15–$25 (STARS $13.50–$22.50)

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MARCH 2016

THE EDDIE LOUNGE REUNION TOUR Thu, March 3 Fringe Festwinning cabaret

KNEEDELUS

A LIVE COLLABORATION BETWEEN KNEEBODY + DAEDELUS Thu, March 10

AMP is redefining nightlife on Rockville Pike with great music

by Strathmore and cuisine and cocktails by the Neighborhood Restaurant Group. Your next big night out awaits.

TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BYRD

WITH CHUCK REDD & FRIENDS Fri & Sat, March 11 & 12 Tribute to a jazz icon

CHRIS CONZ & LUCA SESTAK Image courtesy of KMP

Fri, March 18 at AMP Sat, March 19 at Glenstone Boogie woogie beats

MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND Sat, March 19 Dreamy indie pop

MID-ATLANTIC BLUEGRASS BAND CONTEST

WITH CHRIS JONES AND THE NIGHT DRIVERS Sun, March 20 Sponsored by DC Bluegrass Union

ANAT COHEN QUARTET Thu, March 24 Jazz with Latin flair

LOSTON HARRIS Sat, March 26 Jazz piano, American song

AN EVENING WITH

MOLLY RINGWALD Fri, April 8

ANACOSTIA DELTA: THE LEGACY OF DANNY GATTON

The Peking Acrobats have been perfecting the ancient art form of acrobatics since their Western debut 30 years ago.

These amazing artists defy gravity, push the limits of human flexibility, and redefine balance and control.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$45 (STARS $22.50–$40.50)

Sat, April 16 Afro-Cuban alchemist of jazz

SECRET SOCIETY Fri, April 29 Back by popular demand!

BILLY HART

FEATURING ETHAN IVERSON Thu, May 5 Versatile jazz drums

Big Pants & Hot Flashes

Julia Scotti & Kevin Meaney

with host Rahmein Mostafavi Fri, May 13 Co-presented with Cool Cow Comedy

STRAWBS

HERO & HEROINE LIVE Wed, May 18 Legendary progressive rock

On Metro’s Red Line, White Flint station

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Thu, March 24, 7:30pm

OMAR SOSA

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30TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Sat, April 9 Greatest guitarist you’ve never heard

11810 Grand Park Avenue | North Bethesda, MD 20852 At Pike & Rose on Rockville Pike |

Strathmore Presents

THE PEKING ACROBATS

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WARD-KONG DUO Thu, March 24, 7:30pm The range of emotion, color, and tone that cello and piano can produce is infinite. The duo of cellist Alicia Ward (AIR 2010–11) and pianist Kimberly Kong (AIR 2015–16) demonstrates that fact in this intimate evening.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

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A BUFFET OF OPERA, JAZZ, AND POP Fri, March 25, 11am

Washington National Opera alumna Jessica Stecklein sings opera selections and art songs.

Baltimore-DC based jazz singer Karla Chisholm performs jazz standards and pop tunes with guitarist Steve Hom. MANSION FREE

ARTS & THE BRAIN

THE MIND & MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN Thu, March 31, 7:30pm 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 Dr. Richard Kogan explores the healing impact of music.

MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)

National Philharmonic

HAYDN’S LORD NELSON MASS

Danielle Talamantes, soprano Stan Engebretson, conductor

Sat, April 2, 8pm Sun, April 3, 3pm

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Haydn’s Mass in D minor depicts the image of a trumpeting courier with obbligato trumpets to memorable effect. Maurice Duruflé’s gentle and meditative Requiem combines medieval melody and modern orchestration by giving the eloquent Gregorian chant prominence throughout.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89

Thu, March 31, 8pm

Strathmore Education

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Jack Everly and the BSO SuperPops are joined by four larger-than-life Broadway leading ladies: Christina Bianco, N’Kenge, Kristen Plumley, and Mandy Gonzalez. Get ready for showstopping performances as they perform selections from Les Misérables, Dreamgirls, Annie, and Chicago.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

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METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS

Featuring: Amanda Woodbury, soprano Sarah Mesko, mezzo soprano Anthony Kalil, tenor David Won, baritone Brent Funderburk, piano

Fri, April 1, 8pm Be among the first to hear the great voices of tomorrow, handpicked by the Metropolitan Opera, where these young performers are perfecting their craft.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$65 (STARS $22.50–$58.50)

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SATURDAY FAMILY JAZZ SESSIONS

IT DON’T MEAN A THING WITH SETH KIBEL

Sat, April 2, 11am . . . if it ain’t got that swing—but what is swing? Swing can be a technical term, jazz subgenre, or a state of mind. Explore it all through the work of DC’s king of swing, Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. Recommended for ages 4–10.

MANSION TICKETS $10 (STARS $9)

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SOUND IDEAS: NATURE, PHYSICS, AND NUMBERS IN CHAMBER MUSIC Seminars: Sun, April 3 & 10, 1pm Concert: Sun, April 17, 1pm

Chamber music is rooted in conversation as an art form. The seminars feature a performance, coaching, and dialogue between Dr. Krash and talented amateur classical musicians. The concert will be a performance of all pieces explored in the seminars.

MANSION SEMINAR, FREE; CONCERT TICKETS $15 (STARS $13.50)

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JOHNNY MATHIS

THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR SPECIAL GUEST GARY MULE DEER Wed, April 6, 8pm Mathis returns to Strathmore to perform his greatest hits including “Chances Are” and “It’s Not for Me to Say” alongside personal favorites. Throughout his 60-year career, Mathis has garnered many awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $45–$150 (STARS $40.50–$135)

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Strathmore Education

LEVINE MUSIC

Private lessons for youth and adults are ongoing throughout the spring and summer!

Levine Presents Concert Series:

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Sat, March 5, 7pm

Commemorate Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking 1973 album with this recreation of Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. This album represents one of the most successful forays of rock music into long form composition and is one of the most ambitious and iconic rock albums of the era.

EDUCATION CENTER STUDIO 309 TICKETS $15–$20, FREE FOR LEVINE STUDENTS

SUMMER CAMP Registration for Music & Arts Day Camp has begun!

Find out more at www.levinemusic.org/camp.

LEVINEMUSIC.ORG | 301.897.5100 Strathmore Education

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

DANCE & MOVEMENT FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN

Sat, April 9, 8 pm

ARTS & THE BRAIN

Thu, April 7, 7:30pm Educator, writer, and dance critic Judith Hanna has traveled the world exploring the relationship between dance and society. Discover the mind-body connection and the link between dance and improved mental health. This session includes optional participatory movement.

MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)

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PATTI LABELLE

Thu & Fri, April 7 & 8, 8pm Savor the grace, artistry, and remarkable voice that propelled LaBelle to international pop stardom and hits like “On My Own” and “If You Ask Me to.”

Singer, author, actress, star— there’s nothing this icon can’t do.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $65–$150 (STARS $58.50–$135)

Music Center

Mansion

GERSHWIN’S PORGY AND BESS IN CONCERT

The experiences and love story of the denizens of Catfish Row make Porgy and Bess one of the most beloved American operas. This concert version of Gershwin’s music offers humor, romance, and tragedy in timeless songs.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

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Strathmore Artist in Residence

JAN KNUTSON

Wed, April 13 & 27, 7:30pm The virtuosic improvisational music of 17-year-old Knutson follows the tradition of jazz greats Joe Pass and George Van Epps. Knutson’s solo guitar brings together elements of jazz, classical, and folk traditions.

MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

Community

Education

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Roy Cox

APRIL 2016

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC SPRING CONCERTS AT STRATHMORE!

The National Philharmonic, led by Chorale Director Stan Engebretson, showcases Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3. Also on the program is Maurice Duruflé’s gentle and meditative Requiem.

The Philharmonic’s 2015–16 season concludes on Saturday, June 4, with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique), of which the composer wrote: “The ultimate essence of the symphony is life.” Also featured are Brahms’ stunning Gesang der Parzen (Song of the Fates) and the moving Nänie, inspired by the loss of a close friend.

Strathmore Presents

GREG SANDOW REEMERGENCE

Thu, April 14, 7:30pm The music critic, best known for his work on the future of classical music, began his career as a composer. Now, Sandow reemerges as a composer, with music that’s melodic but also complex, with echoes of modernism and pop.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

Washington Performing Arts

Strathmore Presents

Tue, April 19, 8pm

Thu, April 21, 7:30pm

There’s no violinist quite like Hahn. Among her peers, both violinists and otherwise, she is widely known as one of the most intense, focused, and adventurous artists of her generation.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $45–$90

Enjoy not just Schumann, but Brahms, Shostakovich, and others with this lively trio.

Pianist Sally Pinkas, violist Steve Larson, and oboist Thomas Gallant have played the world’s finest concert halls separately; together they’re even better.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

Mon, April 25, 8pm

Strathmore Presents

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HILARY HAHN, VIOLIN

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ENSEMBLE SCHUMANN

Outside Presenter

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Thu, April 14, 8pm

WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL

I AM ANNE HUTCHINSON/ I AM HARVEY MILK

Marin Alsop likens Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 to climbing Mount Everest for conductors.

The Romantic composer’s most popular symphony is paired with the world premiere of a newly commissioned work celebrating the vitality of the American city.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

One of Montgomery County’s premiere music programs, Walt Whitman High School’s bands, choruses, and orchestras perform a wide variety of repertoire to excite and inspire.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $10

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 5

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LAUGHTER AND REFLECTION WITH

CAROL BURNETT

A CONVERSATION WHERE THE AUDIENCE ASKS THE QUESTIONS Fri & Sat, April 15 & 16, 8pm Actress, singer, writer, comedian, and bona fide American treasure—funny lady Burnett needs no introduction! Don’t miss the opportunity to see this iconic entertainer as she unleashes her wit, wisdom, and comic genius in a show to remember.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $65–$175 (STARS $58.50–$157.50)

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TICKETS FROM $29 | KIDS 7–17 FREE! | COMPLIMENTARY PARKING NATIONALPHILHARMONIC.ORG | 301.581.5100

AN EVENING WITH WHITMAN MUSIC Wed, April 20, 7pm

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JAZZ GUITAR LEGACY WITH JAN KNUTSON

Wed, April 20, 7:30pm Demonstrating the music and techniques of some of the key players, Knutson explores the forces that propelled jazz to where it is today and takes a look at where it might be going in the future.

MANSION FREE (Registration required)

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A NEW CONCEPT OPERA STARRING KRISTIN CHENOWETH & ANDREW LIPPA with the National Philharmonic, Alexandria Harmonizers, & Colin Wheeler

Sat, April 23, 8pm Sun, April 24, 4pm I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk is an emotional, musical celebration of two American icons. Grammy and Tony Award-nominated composer Lippa tells their stories through soaring melodies and beautiful lyrics.

Preconcert lecture on both Sat & Sun. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $49–$99 (STARS $44.10–$89.10)

Outside Presenter

WORLDSTRIDES ONSTAGE FESTIVAL OF GOLD 2016 This concert celebrates the very best in music education by featuring bands, choirs, and orchestras from schools and communities across America.

It will include a tribute to America’s military and war veterans.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $10–$25

Strathmore Presents

SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE

THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON & ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS Wed, April 27, 8pm The King of Pop gets the royal treatment when the composerimprovisers of the SFJAZZ Collective turn their amazing talent his way. Join us for an evening with one of the world’s most acclaimed jazz ensembles.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$75 (STARS $31.50–$67.50) Jimmy Katz

Soprano Danielle Talamantes is featured in Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass.

HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN. Help make this milestone production possible by purchasing a Supporter Ticket for $249. This special ticket includes premium seating, a preshow reception, and recognition in the show program.

Music Center

Mansion

Sean Jones

Community

Education

Strathmore Presents

Thu, April 28, 8pm

Fri, May 6, 7:30pm

A provincial singer who studied at the Academia dos Amadores de Música, Moura formed a band with some classmates, and was eventually discovered and encouraged to sing in the fado houses, where Portugal’s traditional music is celebrated.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$68 (STARS $25.20–$61.20)

Come along on a creative comic adventure in this innovative and spectacular show that is fun for the whole family. Air Play merges the high art of air sculptures with crowd-pleasing comedy.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $22–$52 (STARS $19.80–$46.80)

AIR PLAY

————————————————— TCHAIKOVSKY & PROKOFIEV Sat, April 30, 8pm Prokofiev’s triumphant Symphony No. 5 churns with hope and joy in the face of the horror of World War II. BSO Principal Cello Dariusz Skoraczewski performs Tchaikovsky’s cello showpiece, Variations on a Rococo Theme.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

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MURRAY PERAHIA, PIANO Sun, May 1, 4pm Pianist Perahia has left audiences around the world breathless. Recognized worldwide as a musician of rare musical sensitivity, the Grammy Award winner has been dubbed “one of the piano’s most lyrical contemporary poets” by The Times of London.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $40–$100

————————————————— Please note: The Spanish Festival originally scheduled for Sun, May 1 has been moved to Sun, June 5.

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ARTS & THE BRAIN

YES AND: IMPROV AS A TOOL FOR EDUCATORS AND THERAPISTS Thu, May 5, 7:30pm Combining improv experience from The Second City in Chicago and years on staff at the adolescent psychiatric unit at Children’s National Medical Center, Stephanie Anderson discusses her innovative psychoeducational curricula and therapies for hospitalized youth.

MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)

Florence Montmare

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

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THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.

PASSION & COMPASSION

Cellist and Philanthropist Lynn Harrell plays to his own beat

by Mary Mendoza Godbout

Lynn Harrell, the world-renowned cellist, recitalist, conductor, teacher, recording artist, and chamber musician, makes his Strathmore debut with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, March 6.

Born in New York City, the Grammy-winning alumnus of the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Juilliard School was the winner of the very first Avery Fisher Prize (jointly with Murray Perahia). Harrell has been a cellist from age eight and made his debut at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra when he was just a teen.

Fri–Sun, May 6–8 Join Act Two at Levine’s First Act Program as they journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. EDUCATION CENTER STUDIO 405 TICKETS $17–$20

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A CELEBRATION OF UNCOMMON WOMEN Sat, May 7, 8pm

The BSO presents two commissions from extraordinary women, Joan Tower and Anna Clyne. The celebration of women continues with violinist Alexandra Soumm, in her BSO debut, and continues with selections from Bizet’s Carmen.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

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KIMBERLY KONG

Wed, May 11 & 25, 7:30pm Classical pianist Kong has been in the spotlight since her debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at age nine. On faculty at the Peabody Institute, Kong has performed at Carnegie Hall and under the baton of the late Marvin Hamlisch.

MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

“I think it was because of my father,” Harrell said explaining why he chose to play the cello. “He was a baritone metropolitan opera singer; to me the cello was similar to his voice.”

While he has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career and has performed internationally, Harrell is known for his deep compassion as well as his considerable talent.

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA José-Luis Novo, conductor Lynn Harrell, cello Sun, March 6, 3pm MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $10–$30 (STARS $9–$27)

“My most memorable performance was at the Vatican memorial concert in 1994 for Pope John Paul II and Holocaust victims,” says Harrell. He considers his HEARTBeats Foundation his greatest achievement.

“Music heals broken lives and souls,” he explains.

“Five years ago my wife and I wanted to help children in need by bringing them music as a way to cope with their challenges of poverty and conflict in their lives.”

Similarly, Harrell hopes to bring the healing joy of music to all his listeners.

“I want to be remembered as a moving performer of the art of string playing,” he says. “To perform music that has touched and moved the audience, taking them to another place, even if it is for only a few minutes. I want my music to make a difference.”

Christian Steiner

ANA MOURA

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Strathmore Presents

Lynn Harrell

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MAY 2016

Strathmore Presents

TODD MARCUS QUINTET

HISTORICAL HOME TOURS

Thu, May 19, 7:30pm This Egyptian-American modern jazz artist-composer puts the bass clarinet in the spotlight.

One of the few jazz artists to use bass clarinet exclusively in jazz, Marcus is known for his straight-ahead playing, fiery compositions, and lyrical sensibility.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

Join us for guided tours illuminating the history, architecture, and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

Thu, March 24; Fri, April 22; Thu, May 12

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MANSION FREE (Reservations required)

Strathmore AIR Alumni

NATE FOLEY Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

WRITING TO HEAL

Sun, May 15, 3pm

ARTS & THE BRAIN

Thu, May 12, 7:30pm The power and potency of words is poet Seema 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.

MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

OFF THE CUFF: BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR Fri, May 13, 8:15pm

Composer John Adams directs pianist Jeremy Denk in Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto.

The composer’s fifth piano concerto is an affirmation of heroic spirit in the midst of what Beethoven called “nothing but drums, cannons, human misery of every sort!”

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

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PATINA MILLER

STRATHMORE’S ANNUAL SPRING GALA Sat, May 14, 9pm Tony-winner Patina Miller has wowed on stage (Pippin) and on screens big and small (The Hunger Games and Madame Secretary). We’re excited to welcome her to the Concert Hall for an elegant evening that’s dedicated to the magic we make all year long.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $40–$85 (STARS $36–$76.50)

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BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR

John Adams returns to the BSO podium to conduct Beethoven’s grandiose Emperor Concerto and his own intensely expressive Harmonielehre, the symphonic essay that helped him become one of the most performed and important composers alive.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

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PIANO MASTER CLASS WITH KIMBERLY KONG

Wed, May 18, 7:30pm Pianists gain a fresh musical perspective in this master class with Kong. Perfect for pianists of all levels, participants receive guidance in performance practice, stage presence, style, technique, historical context, memory, and more.

MANSION FREE (Registration required)

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Strathmore Presents

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

SATURDAY FAMILY JAZZ SESSIONS

BLOOMIN’ WITH BILLIE Celebrate the centennial of the legendary Lady Day! This morning, inspired by the quintessential jazz vocalist, focuses on vocal emotions, swing groove, personal expression, and creativity.

MANSION TICKETS $10 (STARS $9)

Strathmore AIR Workshop

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Strathmore Education

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Sat, May 15, 7pm

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American pianist Dinnerstein thoughtfully pairs the works of Glass and her favorite composer, Schubert, two towering creative figures of their respective eras whose melodic and lyrical styles are more similar than they may initially seem.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $50–$65

PLATINUM CELEBRATION

WITH ROCHELLE RICE

Join the jam! Levine jazz faculty provide a fun, structured environment that gives musicians at every skill level a chance to play on well-known blues standards. There’s no better way to learn and grow.

EDUCATION CENTER STUDIO 309 TICKETS $5

Sun, May 22, 4pm

Soul guitarist, composer, Rockville native, and AIR alum (2011–12) Foley triumphantly returns to Strathmore. Once a child prodigy known for smashing amateur night records at Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater, Foley is now a rising star in the world of modern jazz.

MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

Levine Music

BLUES JAM

SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, PIANO

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Fri, May 20, 11am Strathmore Education

Washington Performing Arts

Sat, May 21, 11am

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Wed, May 25, 7pm Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras’ Young Artists, Symphony, and Philharmonic perform a repertoire that includes Tchaikovsky’s monumental 1812 Overture.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15–$25 (STARS $13.50–$22.50)

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MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

POTOMAC VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Sat, May 21, 8pm

Fri, May 27, 7pm

THE PLANETS

The natural world is on full musical display with Tan Dun’s Water Concerto and Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Composer Tan Dun uses water as both subject and instrument in this strikingly original concerto.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

Music Center

Mansion

25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA PVYO presents its annual Spring Gala celebrating 25 years of musical excellence. The PVYO Philharmonia, Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia, Concert Orchestra, Preparatory Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band will perform.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18–$22

Community

Education

SPRING CALENDAR—BY GENRE

See the chronological calendar for detailed information AMERICAN SONGBOOK/ BROADWAY YAA: CHILDREN OF EDEN March 13

BSO: BROADWAY DIVAS March 31

BSO: GERSHWIN’S PORGY & BESS April 9

I AM ANNE HUTCHINSON/ I AM HARVEY MILK

CLASSICAL BSO: BRAHMS’ GERMAN REQUIEM March 5

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA March 6

VIENNA MOZART ORCHESTRA March 7

MISCHA BOUVIER, BARITONE March 10

BSO: ALL-BEETHOVEN

April 23 & 24

March 12

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THE UNITED STATES MARINE BAND

AIR: CASSANDRA ALLEN

March 17

March 9 & 23

AIR: JAN KNUTSON April 13 & 27

SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE April 27

LEVINE: BLUES JAM May 15

TODD MARCUS QUINTET May 19

NATE FOLEY May 20

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SATURDAY FAMILY JAZZ SESSIONS: FLAVORING THE MELODY March 5

BSO: PETER & THE WOLF

March 14

BSO: YURI TERMIRKANOV RETURNS ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WITH JOSHUA BELL March 18

MCYO: EFFLORESCENCE March 20

WARD-KONG DUO March 24

DC FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS March 25

METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS April 1

NP: HAYDN’S LORD NELSON MASS April 2 & 3

GREG SANDOW April 14

BSO: MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 5 April 14

BSO: OFF THE CUFF: BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR May 13

BSO: BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR May 15 May 21 May 22 May 25

BSO: BACH’S B MINOR MASS May 26

POTOMAC VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA May 27

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SATURDAY FAMILY JAZZ SESSIONS: BLOOMIN’ WITH BILLIE May 21

THE HEART OF THE KIMONO

March 16

ARTS & THE BRAIN: ART THERAPY & PTSD March 17

March 13

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ARTS & THE BRAIN: GEORGE GERSHWIN

ANA MOURA April 28

April 7

AIR WORKSHOP WITH JAN KNUTSON

BSO: TCHAIKOVSKY & PROKOFIEV

April 20

WPA: MURRAY PERAHIA, PIANO

ARTS & THE BRAIN: IMPROV AS A TOOL

May 1

May 5

BSO: CELEBRATION OF UNCOMMON WOMEN

ARTS & THE BRAIN: WRITING TO HEAL

May 7

May 12

KIMBERLY KONG

AIR WORKSHOP WITH KIMBERLY KONG

May 11 & 25

March 5

AIR WORKSHOP WITH CASSANDRA ALLEN

WORLDSTRIDES ONSTAGE

May 6–8

CURATOR’S TOUR

March 13

SATURDAY FAMILY JAZZ SESSIONS: IT DON’T MEAN A THING

LEVINE: THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.

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IKEBANA WORKSHOP

ARTS & THE BRAIN: DANCE & MOVEMENT

May 6

May 14

March 6

ENSEMBLE SCHUMANN

April 30

STRATHMORE’S ANNUAL SPRING GALA WITH SPECIAL GUEST PATINA MILLER

NP: MASTER CLASS

THE PEKING ACROBATS

AIR PLAY

April 15 & 16

March 12

April 3, 10 & 17

April 2

CAROL BURNETT

THE CEREMONY OF TEA

April 20

April 25

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March 3

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES WITH DR. JESSICA KRASH

March 24

April 7 & 8

FLAMENCO WORKSHOP

AN EVENING WITH WHITMAN MUSIC

April 21

April 6

PATTI LABELLE

MCYO: PLATINUM CELEBRATION

SATURDAY FAMILY JAZZ SESSIONS: I GOT RHYTHM March 19

March 5

JOHNNY MATHIS

WPA: SIMONE DINNERSTEIN, PIANO

March 31

April 19

March 1

LEVINE: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

BSO: THE PLANETS

WPA: HILARY HAHN, VIOLIN

March 12

POP/ROCK PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS & ANAÏS MITCHELL

May 18

Ana Moura by Isabel Pinto

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TEA IS IN SEASON

Afternoon Tea at Strathmore is the perfect elixir for March winds, April showers, and May flowers.

March 1 Specialty Tea: Downton Abbey Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 2 Specialty Tea: Downton Abbey Tea Elizabeth Benforado, dulcimer & piano & Jay Benforado, guitar 8 Noreen Friedman, flute & Robin Schultz, flute 9 Mike Gold, piano 12 Specialty Tea: International Tea Noreen Friedman, flute & Robin Schultz, flute 15 Specialty Tea: Irish Tea Karen Ashbrook, dulcimer & Paul Oorts, harp guitar 16 Specialty Tea: Irish Tea Jo Morrison, harp & Wayne Morrison, bagpipes 22 John Dassoulas, piano

AFTERNOON TEA Tea begins at 1pm Call 301.581.5108 for reservations.

Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required.

Vegetarian options are available; inquire when reserving.

MANSION $24 (STARS $21.60) SPECIALTY TEAS $28 (STARS $25.20)

23 Specialty Tea: Maryland Day Tea Meg Baker, harp & piano 29 Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano 30 Rosalind Breslow, piano

April 5 Becky Dukes, piano 6 Specialty Tea: Japanese Tea Washington Toho Koto Society 12 Norm Katz, piano 13 Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 16 Specialty Tea: Italian Tea Rigatoni Brothers, mandolins 19 John Dassoulas, piano 20 Mike Gold, piano 26 Karen Ashbrook, dulcimer & Paul Oorts, harp guitar 27 Lilly Chang, piano

3 Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano 4 Specialty Tea: Chocolate Tea Jo Morrison, harp & Wayne Morrison, bagpipes 7 Specialty Tea: Mother’s Day Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 10 Specialty Tea: Israeli Tea Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar 11 Elizabeth Benforado, dulcimer & piano & Jay Benforado, guitar 17 Fran Hrastar, piano 18 Mike Gold, piano 24 Specialty Tea: Historical Tea & Tour John Dassoulas, piano 25 Becky Dukes, piano 31 Judith Mostyn White, harp

SPRING SPECIALTY TEAS DOWNTON ABBEY TEAS

ITALIAN TEA Sat, April 16

Tue & Wed, March 1 & 2

Bellissimo! Savor light Italian teatime fare, plus romantic music by the Rigatoni Brothers.

Debutantes and dowagers alike love our Downton Abbey Teas, complete with elegant music from the gilded age.

INTERNATIONAL TEA Sat, March 12

Honor Japan’s heritage with Chado, the intricate, dance-like Japanese tea ceremony.

IRISH TEA Tue & Wed, March 15 & 16 St. Patrick’s Day isn’t complete without traditional food, tea, and Celtic music. Sláinte!

MARYLAND DAY TEA Wed, March 23

Celebrate “The Free State” with Miss Maryland Destiny Joy Clark while you indulge in crab cakes and other Maryland treats.

JAPANESE TEA Wed, April 6 A Strathmore tradition featuring Japanese food and authentic Japanese koto music.

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CHOCOLATE TEA Wed, May 4 Indulge in a chocolate tasting by The Perfect Truffle from Frederick, Maryland, accompanied by chocolate tea.

MOTHER APPRECIATION TEA Sat, May 7 Show mom how special she is by treating her to this Mother’s Day weekend tea.

ISRAELI TEA Tue, May 10 Enjoy a sunny, savory taste of Israel, featuring traditional food and music by Noreen Friedman and Bob Wysong.

HISTORICAL TEA & TOUR Tue, May 24 Travel back to a simpler time, and get an in-depth look at the history of the Mansion at Strathmore over tea.

GENERAL INFORMATION ORDER NOW!

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.

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION Online:

Ticket Office: Group Tickets: Administration:

strathmore.org 301.581.5100 301.581.5199 301.581.5200

TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at 800.735.2258 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.

DIRECTIONS & METRO Strathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway (I-495).

Take Metro to Strathmore! Strathmore is adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.

PARKING For Music Center Concert Hall performances: For ticketed performances, complimentary parking is available in the adjacent Metro garage—stroll across the covered Sky Bridge directly into the Music Center. For the convenience of Music Center patrons, there is a passenger drop-off and pick-up area and 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 is available 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.”

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.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s Dem Raider Boyz step squad perform at the Music Center during Step Afrika! Step Xplosion on January 17, 2016.

HOURS OF OPERATION TICKET OFFICE HOURS

MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIES

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.

MUSIC CENTER CAFÉ Mon–Sat: 11am–2pm Performances: open two hours prior to Concert Hall performance start time

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

SCHEDULED SPRING CLOSINGS Mon, May 30: Campus closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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We’ve Got Magic To Do!

STRATHMORE’S ANNUAL SPRING GALA

WITH PATINA MILLER Sat, May 14, 2016

Make a date to celebrate! Strathmore’s annual Spring Gala is your opportunity to join artists, art lovers, and special guest Tony awardwinner Patina Miller for an elegant evening that’s dedicated to the magic we make all year long.

RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY AT STRATHMORE.ORG/GALA Performance only tickets on sale Fri, March 4.

Clockwise: Spring Gala by Margot Schulman, Patina Miller by Gary Lake, Patina Miller in Pippin by Joan Marcus