Strathmore News - Winter 2011-2012

STRATHMOREnews december 2011–february 2012

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Yasmin Levy’s Joyous Journey page 15

The Holidays at Strathmore page 3

Discover Ellington page 5

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Nancy E. Hardwick, Chair William G. Robertson, Vice Chair Dale S. Rosenthal, Treasurer Jerome W. Breslow, Esq., Secretary

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3 The Holidays at Strathmore 4 This Just In!

5 Discover Ellington

6 Come Out and Play!

7–14 Winter Calendar 15 Artist Confidential: Yasmin Levy 16–17 Thank You, Donors and Supporters

18 Afternoon Teas l SAVE THE DATE! 2012 Spring Gala at Strathmore

Dionne Warwick Saturday, April 21 Music Center

“You’ll Never Fall in Love Again” once you’ve given your heart to Dionne Warwick, the international superstar headlining the 2012 Spring Gala at Strathmore. The lady’s got class, grace, beauty and that unforgettable velvety voice, with hits like “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?,” “Walk On By” and “I Say A Little Prayer.”

This magical night helps support Strathmore’s education and artistic programming, master classes, Artist in Residence programs, free community events and festivals— and why not? “That’s What Friends Are For.” A 2012 Spring Gala dinner package begins at $500 per person and includes the Gala dinner, center orchestra tickets to Ms. Warwick’s concert, the After Party featuring Big Ray and the Kool Kats—and a tax-deductible contribution to Strathmore. Contact the Sorelle Group at (202) 248-1930 or strathmore@sorellegroup.com for additional information. Those interested in a sponsor table or sponsorship package should contact Bill Carey at (301) 581-5135 or bcarey@strathmore.org.

COVER PHOTO: Yasmin Levy by Ali Taskiran; INSIDE COVER PHOTOS: TOP—Yasmin Levy by Ali Taskiran; LEFT TO RIGHT—Lena Seilaly by Veronika Lukasova; Paul Galbraith; Duke Ellington at the Hurricane Club 1943; tea with mrs. claus by Veronika Lukasova

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

’Tis the Season to Celebrate at Strathmore Baby, it’s cold outside—but holiday fun is really starting to heat up, with performances that showcase jazz, classical, country and a cappella artists. Strathmore is where traditions leap from the stage to the heart. There’s something for everyone, so let Strathmore help you make the season bright.

GET IN THE SPIRIT In the Music Center The beautiful Music Center at Strathmore lights up the December sky—and makes merry with marvelous musical performances. Like the mountain music of the crowd-pleasing Skaggs Family on December 1, featuring the most beloved Christmas songs and lots of country cheer.

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Or the sophisticated sibling stylings of classical music’s favorite family act, The 5 Browns on December 2 with a mix of classics and holiday music from Tchaikovsky, Liszt and Mozart to Richard Rodgers and “Peanuts” composer Vince Guaraldi.

The 5 Browns

December at a Glance Strathmore is presenting plenty of holiday cheer with concerts, gift workshops, teas and other festivities for you and yours. See all of December and see all the details in the Winter Calendar on pages 7–9.

The Mansion Shop Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–4pm Wednesday: 10am–9pm Saturday: 10am–3pm

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Experience the high-energy fun of multi-Grammy nominee Dave Koz on December 5 and you’ll find a jazzy new way to look at the Christmas songbook.

And don’t miss Jim Brickman on December 7, featuring the multi-platinum pianist and a show that brings traditional favorites and modern music together in a wonderful way.

And count on The Pilgrim Music Trio on December 21 to bring the Hanukkah light with their unique Jewish fusion sound, where classical meets klezmer, jazz meets Jewish traditions, and a whole world of musical variety shines.

CREATE FAMILY TRADITIONS Gather the family at the piano for holiday harmony, carols and interactive fun in this daytime event with Grammy-winning music educator Betty Scott on December 11. And be sure to bring your guitar and car keys for this rousing sing-along that’s a ho-ho-ho lot of fun!

FIND THAT PERFECT GIFT The Gift Shop at the Mansion Jim Brickman

In the Mansion When the Mansion decks the holiday halls, everything’s merry and bright. Get your glee on with Renaissance motets, seasonal favorites, vocal jazz and contemporary arrangements a la The Capital Hearings on December 14.

Looking for hot jazz to warm your winter? Lena Seikaly and her band of D.C.’s finest jazzmen breathe new life into old Christmas jazz standards on December 16.

Or maybe you like your traditions served up fresh and new? That’s one way to describe Bohemian (301) 581-5100

Caverns Jazz Orchestra with two shows on December 18 featuring their new arrangements from the Stan Kenton and Claude Thornhill songbooks and the entire Nutcracker Suite adaptation by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

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At the Shop at Strathmore you’ll find jewelry, toys and keepsakes as unique and charming as the people on your list. Celebrate the holidays and the arts with an expressive, one-of-a-kind present from Strathmore.

Gift Certificates Wrap up the arts for someone special this holiday season with a Strathmore Gift Certificate. Give stellar performances, original artwork, gift shop goodies, specialty teas and more. Certificates are available in any amount and do not expire. A joy to give, a breeze to redeem.

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Friday Night Eclectic This is What Friday Looks Like Patti LaBelle

IN THE MUSIC CENTER Patti LaBelle FRIDAY, MARCH 30 & SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 8PM

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

Tickets $35–$120 (Stars Price $31.50–$108)

IN THE MANSION How much music can fit in one Mansion? At Strathmore, there’s always room for more.

Hip-hop, indie-rock, go-go, folk, funk—how do you get a handle on the urban-meets-suburban phenom that is Friday Night Eclectic? Picture a reversecommute out of the city to an alterna-lounge space where you’ll find art, artists and chandeliers—plus hot new music, cool drink specials and much more.

Standing Room Only DOORS 8PM, SHOW 9PM Tickets $10 Advance (Stars Price $9), $12 Door

Oli Brown Band JANUARY 20

A smash hit at last summer’s Outdoor Concert series, this guitar-hero front man serves up electric blues UK-style with this pistol-hot young band.

Justin Trawick “The 9” Songwriter Series JANUARY 27

Nine singer/songwriters in a special seated showcase that’s spearheaded by the inimitable storytellingbeat-selling Strathmore fave Justin Trawick.

Educated Consumers FEBRUARY 3

Hip-hop hits the heights as producer T.E.C.k! and MC SeezMics throw an album release party for Winning Winter, featuring singer/songwriter Kokayi, old-school beats and intensely creative freestyle rhymes.

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Dan Tepfer, piano THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 7:30PM

This amazing NYC-based jazz pianist brings a cerebral twist in his Goldberg Variations/Variations— Bach’s original variations performed as written with his own exciting improvisations.

Tickets $20 (Stars Price $18)

Paul Galbraith, classical guitar SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 7:30PM

The guitar goes groundbreaking in the hands of the internationally renowned Galbraith, whose unique playing style and “exceptional artistry” (The New Yorker) come together to create what the Santa Barbara News-Press calls “pure magic.”

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The Grey Area and the Bam Bams FEBRUARY 10

Gotta love a double feature, especially when it’s girls-against-the-boys: the all-male indie rock duo The Grey Area evokes The White Stripes and The Black Keys, while the all-female Bam Bams bring post-punk garage pop.

Junkyard Saints FEBRUARY 24

You know it’s a party when a seven-piece zydeco band with a full horn section shows up for Mardi Gras. Fat Tuesday meets Friday night in a blaze of Cajun glory.

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DON’T MISS!

Jayme Stone: Room of Wonders “The Yo Yo Ma of the banjo” (Globe and Mail).

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 8PM

Mansion Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

Justin Trawick

Discover Ellington H is H istoric Hallelujah—K ennith R. K imery o n E llin gton: A Sacred C oncert

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Strathmore’s Discover Ellington festival takes in the arc of Edward Kennedy Ellington’s life as part of Strathmore’s yearlong look at American composers. Ellington: A Sacred Concert brings together the very best of the three-concert sacred music series that preoccupied the great composer during the twilight of his life.

An American Original at a Glance Discover Ellington is a 7-day festival of concerts, classes, lectures, free family activities and much more. For a complete schedule of events, please see pages 11–12 in the Winter Calendar.

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Duke Ellington spent the last years of his life getting in touch with the spiritual elements of his musical genius, but Kimery says the maestro’s very roots were in sacred music, even if the majority of his music was secular in nature.

“Throughout his career he composed pieces that had that lilt, that resonance,” he notes. “Come Sunday is a good example.

Duke Ellington

“Ellington was a religious man; he faced an interesting dilemma for many years, wanting to express his faith in his music. The invitation to perform at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco became the vehicle, the way to finally jump in there with two feet.”

He jumped in and stayed for a while: between 1965 and 1973 Ellington composed three concerts of sacred music. Kimery says the performance at Strathmore, featuring the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, will offer a carefully selected and meticulously rehearsed program by an ensemble that exists primarily to perform the works of Ellington.

But don’t let the Smithsonian name fool you into expecting a museum piece.

“The standard methodology is ‘look but don’t touch,’” says Kimery. “We say, ‘look and touch’—and expect to hear some wonderful Ellington music.”

Ellington: A Sacred Concert SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 4PM

Music Center, Concert Hall Tickets $30–$59 (Stars Price $27–$53.10) Discover Ellington is presented with support from The National Endowment for the Arts.

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Smarts and the Arts Is there a link between gray matter and a love of the arts? That’s the question behind the fun and fascinating new Arts and the Brain series at Strathmore. “Scientists are discovering amazing things about the way our minds work,” says Lauren Campbell, Strathmore’s education and development manager. “We wanted to provide a forum to explore those discoveries in relation to what we do best here—the arts.”

The series’ form matches its function: you can learn about why you love music, theater, improvisation and visual art, and experience them at the same time. Campbell says that putting together the series in this arts-and-science loving corner of the world was, well, a no-brainer.

“Given the rich scientific and medical communities around us, and our artistic resources,” she says, “we were inspired to bring the two together.”

THURSDAYS IN THE MANSION, 7–8:30PM

Tickets $21 (Stars Price $18.90)

The Mature Amateur: Creativity and the Aging Brain Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Gay Hanna FEBRUARY 2

The Theater of the Brain Dr. Michael Posner and Aaron Posner MARCH 15

Music Cognition and Perception Lecture/Performance

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new FINE ART EXHIBITION Stepping Over the Line JANUARY 7–FEBRUARY 4

Now that you know why your brain loves art, challenge every neuron and synapse with Stepping Over the Line, the exhibition that redefines how we look at art. Fresh, forward thinking and utterly unexpected, this is the show that transcends the restrictions of media and artistic genres. Mixed media artist and painter Shahla Arbabi and watermedia artists Kathleen Alexander, Carol Carter, Mark Mehaffey, Thomas Shaller, Nicholas Simmons and Keiko Tanabe upend the familiar with unique application of color, mesmerizing media manipulation, and intense point of view and emotional Mark Mehaffey, Monolith Series #6 outlook.

Vijay Iyer MARCH 29

Your Brain on Laughter: Neuroscience of Humor and Improvisation Michael Patterson and Washington Improv Theater APRIL 5

ON EXHIBIT THROUGH DECEMBER 30 78th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature

Your Brain on Jazz: The Neuroscience of Jazz Improvisation From Forge to Form: Dr. Charles Limb Modern Ironwork APRIL 26

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SINGING CLASSES Find your voice… sweeten your life.

Jazz Vocal Intensive: Charting Your Course Saturday, December 10, 10AM–3PM

Tuition $65 (Stars Price $58.50)

So You Think You Can’t Sing Mondays, January 16– February 6, 7:30–9:30PM

Tuition $135 (Stars Price $121.50) for 4 sessions Nol Putnam, detail of West Three

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Strathmore Calendar Afternoon Teas

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

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

Look For This Symbol

Part of Strathmore’s Celebrating American Composers series.

THURS., DEC. 1, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Skaggs Family Christmas featuring the White Family

Fourteen-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs makes this holiday season a family affair, marshalling the members of his own gifted family as well as his in-laws, the White Family.

With song after song warmed by the pure mountain sound of bluegrass, you’ll rediscover such holiday favorites as “Little Drummer Boy,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and many more.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $28–$68 (Stars Price $25.20–$61.20)

FRI., DEC. 2, 9AM–4PM

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DECEMBER THROUGH DEC. 30

STRATHMORE FINE ART

78th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature

Behold the immaculate intricacy of each artist’s technique and marvel at every breathtaking brush or pencil stroke. Bigger is definitely not better in this exhibition!

MANSION GALLERIES Free

THROUGH DEC. 30

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From Forge to Form: Modern Ironwork

Explore an ancient art for modern times. This compelling exhibition features the artwork of iron artists including Nol Putnam.

MANSION GALLERIES Free

Polymer Clay Earrings

Create one-of-a-kind accessories with this versatile material!

Instructor Kathryn Ottman guides students in designing, molding and finishing their own necklace and earrings that showcase endless possibilities of color and shape.

Mansion Tuition $90 (Stars Price $81), plus $25 materials fee

FRI., DEC. 2, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

The 5 Browns Holiday Show

The New York Post proclaimed: “One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.”

Now the 5 Browns come bearing gifts, as they perform beautiful holiday music from Tchaikovsky, Liszt and Mozart to Richard Rodgers and Peanuts composer Vince Guaraldi.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $21–$58 (Stars Price $18.90–$52.20)

THURS., DEC. 1, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Jenny Lin, piano

This “exceptionally sensitive pianist” (Gramophone) performs piano versions of favorite classic jazz and show tunes, including transcriptions of Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein and more.

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $30 (Stars Price $27) Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village and the Randy Hostetler Living Room Music Fund

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SAT., DEC. 2 & SUN., DEC. 3, 8:15PM

CITYDANCE PRESENTS

Pheasants

A Work by Musica Aperta with special guest performance by CityDance’s residence dance company Christopher K. Morgan & Artists Pheasants is a unique work of music, dance and history depicting the court of Philip IV of Spain and his artist confidant, Diego Velazaquez.

The story unfolds through the eyes of Marie-Therese, the king’s daughter who is not pictured in the famous work, Las Meninas, since she will shortly be wed to France in exchange for peace.

CITYDANCE THEATER AT STRATHMORE, STUDIO 405 Tickets $35

SAT., DEC. 3, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Handel’s Messiah

Edward Polochick, conductor and harpsichordist Karen Clift, soprano Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-soprano Nicholas Phan, tenor Stephen Powell, baritone Concert Artists of Baltimore Symphonic Chorale Handel: Messiah It wouldn’t be the holiday season without Handel’s Messiah. The BSO continues its tradition of ushering in the Christmas season with an all-star performance of Handel’s glorious oratorio featuring the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

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

SUN., DEC. 4, 3PM & 7PM

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Dazzling December Concerts Hear the passion and exuberance of youth expressed through marvelous music by the region’s foremost youth orchestra and top young instrumentalists! 3PM features junior ensembles: Chamber Strings, Young Artists and Symphony. 7PM features the premier senior groups: MCYO Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonic.

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

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Ongoing Weekly Events

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Silk Painting: Scarves and Wall Hangings

The Executive Director of SPIN (Silk Painters International) and co-author of three books on the art of silk painting, Diane Tuckman has truly been integral in introducing the art of silk painting to America. In this class, Tuckman guides students at every level of proficiency through the many ways of expressing your creativity through this beautiful art.

Mansion Tickets $95 (Stars Price $85.50), plus $25 materials fee

MON., DEC. 5, 8PM

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Dave Koz and Friends Smooth Jazz Christmas

with special guests Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler and Candy Dulfer Co-Presented with Blues Alley In a cherished holiday tradition, the multiple Grammy Award nominee welcomes a magical combination of musicians from around the world in a high-energy show the whole family will love, featuring songs from Dave’s classic holiday albums.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $38–$72 (Stars Price $34.20–$64.80)

WED., DEC. 7, 7:30PM

ART AFTER HOURS

Dave Bass, gospel singer

Singer-songwriter Dave Bass soothes his soul—and yours—with gospel.

Arch Campbell compares his sound to Sam Cooke; audiences love his original gospel compositions as well as his takes on the classics.

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

WED., DEC. 7, 8PM

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Jim Brickman A Christmas Celebration

Enjoy a warm holiday performance by platinum-selling artist Jim Brickman and his special guests. You’ll hear dazzling solo piano and vibrant vocals, plus plenty of warmth and humor. Jim weaves together new and old traditional holiday favorites, plus all his hits in this unforgettable night.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $35–$55 (Stars Price $31.50–$49.50)

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National Philharmonic Winter Concerts at Strathmore C alendar december 2011–febru ary 2012

Begin the holiday season with the National Philharmonic Chorale at its annual performances of Handel’s Messiah on December 10 and 11, under the direction of Chorale Artistic Director Stan Engebretson.

On December 22, join Philharmonic Conductor Piotr Gajewski and the Washington Symphonic Brass for an evening of Medieval and Renaissance music.

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Ramsey Lewis The Sun Goddess Tour

Zuill Bailey

On January 7, 2012 at 3:30 pm, premiere cellist Zuill Bailey performs Bach’s complete Unaccompanied Cello Suites and at 8 pm, Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1. The evening concert will also include Mozart’s triumphant Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”).

Pianist Danill Trifonov, the 2011 winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition, plays Tchaikovsky’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Philharmonic on February 4 and 5.

The concert also features the composer’s Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy and 1812 Overture.

Tickets from $32; children 7–17 FREE! Parking FREE! To purchase tickets and learn about other winter concerts, visit nationalphilharmonic.org or call 301-581-5100.

SAT., DEC. 10, 10AM–3PM

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Jazz Vocal Intensive: Charting Your Course

In this course, participants will learn about standardized chart-writing requirements and suggestions for good visibility; how to include information on the chart to minimize the amount of “bandstand chatter;” placement of key signatures; arrangement writing; and proper notation for key changes, meter changes, other special notations for vocals including “hits,” “chokes,” and more.

Mansion Tickets $65 (Stars Price $58.50)

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Holiday Cirque de la Symphonie

Handmade Glass: Holiday Dishes

Each student will make two fused glass dishes—one to keep and one (perhaps) to give away! Instructor Eileen Martin of Martin Glass Creations will teach the basics of working in fused glass while exploring design techniques using a variety of textures and colors of ground, pulled or sheet glass.

Mansion Tuition $50 (Stars Price $45) plus $40 materials/firing

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Historic Home Tours

Hailed by The New York Times and The Washington Post for her “absorbing,” “fresh and idiomatic” performances, violist Wendy Richman brings a rich program including a world premiere by award-winning composer and Catholic University professor Stephen Gorbos.

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $30 (Stars Price $27) Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village and the Randy Hostetler Living Room Music Fund

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Bring the entire family to hear holiday favorites while experiencing an awe-inspiring performance as the circus meets the symphony. Stunning aerial feats, strong-men, mindboggling contortionists and juggling acts will take your breath away as the BSO gets you into the spirit—the ultimate holiday extravaganza!

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

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MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Wendy Richman, viola

Children’s Talk and Tour

THURS., DEC. 8, 8PM

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

MANSION Free (tickets required)

December 2011–February 2012

Young art lovers ages 5 and up enjoy a talk about the Modern Ironwork and Miniatures exhibitions, and a hands-on activity.

Mansion Free (tickets required)

SAT., DEC. 10, 12:30–2:30PM

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Handmade Glass for Kids: Home Decorations

Children create four seasonal home decorations in fused glass—choose from ornaments. mezuzot and suncatchers. This is a kid-friendly version (ages 7–11) of the Handmade Glass workshop being offered on December 8 and 9; see that listing for additional information.

Mansion Tuition $65 (Stars Price $58.50) all materials and firing included

SAT., DEC. 10, 1PM

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Art Talk

Adults enjoy a guided tour of the Modern Ironwork and Miniatures exhibitions.

Mansion Free (no tickets required)

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Handel’s Messiah

Stan Engebretson, conductor Jennifer Casey Cabot, soprano Kendall Gladen, mezzo-soprano Matthew Smith, tenor Kevin Deas, bass HANDEL: Messiah MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $32 (children 7–17 free) Join a free pre-concert lecture in the Concert Hall at 6:45PM on Dec. 10; 1:45PM on Dec. 11.

SAT., DEC. 10, 10:15AM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

The jazzman extraordinaire, winner of three Grammys and seven gold records, revisits his classic ‘70s album The Sun Goddess (and a few other funky favorites) with his electric band—guitarist Henry Johnson, keyboard player Michael Logan, drummer Charles Heath and bassist Joshua Ramos.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $28–$68 (Stars Price $25.20–$61.20)

STRATHMORE EDUCATION THURS., DEC. 8, 10AM–12PM or FRI., DEC. 9, 1:30–3:30PM

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SUN., DEC. 11, 4–5PM

Strathmore Family Sings: Christmas Music with Betty Scott

Just like the good old days around the family piano. Bring your ukes and guitars and warble along with “Silver Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” “Winter Wonderland” and more.

The featured percussion accompaniment “Kids with Keys” allows kids to come up and jingle along with their family car keys! Special guest performance by vocal percussionist Christylez Bacon.

MUSIC CENTER, ROOm 402 Tickets $7 (Stars Price $6.30), ages 6 and up

MON., DEC. 12, 8PM

I.M.P. PRESENTS

Pink Martini

Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world, crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop, the orchestra draws inspiration from the romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ‘50s, while adding in spice from around the world. Prepare to be charmed by this eclectic, irresistible troupe as they perform selections from their holiday album Joy to the World and from their standard repertoire.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $55–$125

WED., DEC. 14, 7:30PM

ART AFTER HOURS

The Capital Hearings, An A Cappella Holiday

With a repertoire ranging from Renaissance motets to modern hits, this dynamic a cappella ensemble will be making spirits bright with a mix of seasonal favorites, vocal jazz and contemporary arrangements.

The perfect holiday concert!

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

Performing the D.C. premiere of his solo album Goldberg Variations/ Variations. Read more on page 4.

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $20 (Stars Price $18)

THURS., DEC. 15, 7:30PM FRI., DEC. 16, 7:30PM

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

Praised by The New York Times as “thrilling and expansive,” the 40 impeccably trained, lavishly costumed Russian dancers leap and spin, breathtaking hand-painted sets set the mood, and larger-thanlife puppets designed by a Russian master make this Nutcracker a mustsee show for the whole family!

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $27.50–$87.50

FRI., DEC. 16, 11AM

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Lena Seikaly— Holiday Jazz Standards

Celebrate the songs of the holidays, delivered with style by “buzzedabout vocalist Lena Seikaly, whose lush mezzo-soprano and clever phrasing have made her one of the local jazz scene’s most promising performers” (The Washington Post). mansion Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

SAT., DEC. 17, 9AM–4PM

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Fun with Felting: Winter Hat or Hand Warmers

Toasty fun for a winter weekend!

Using the technique of wet felting with the finest merino wool, students will first learn how to make a sample piece of felt then choose one of the projects. Instructor Roz Houseknecht provides guidance and plenty of wool colors, embellishments and patterns.

Mansion Tickets $90 (Stars Price $81) Plus $25 materials fee

SUN., DEC. 18, 5:30 & 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra: A Bohemian Christmas

Celebrate the holiday season with new arrangements and selections from the Stan Kenton and Claude Thornhill songbooks and featuring the entire entire “Nutcracker Suite” adaptation by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

Mansion, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Tickets $20 (Stars Price $18) Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village

THURS., DEC. 22, 8PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Create your own custom-designed silver bracelet in this workshop led by silversmith Nick Grant Barnes.

You will learn silver soldering to forge and fabricate your piece and make connections and clasps.

Mansion Tickets $100 (Stars Price $90), plus $35 materials fee

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Washington Symphonic Brass MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $35 (children 7–17 free) Please Note: The National Philharmonic will not perform on this program.

Metal Jewelry Workshop; Silver Bracelet

TUES., DEC. 20, 7:30PM

CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY

J. Reilly Lewis, Music Director

A Dickens Christmas

New this year! Join the Cathedral Choral Society and Charles Dickens himself for this festive celebration of Christmas. Have your picture taken with Mr. Dickens before the concert, sing along to traditional English favorites such as The First Noel and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!, experience beloved choral works such as Masters in this Hall and the Holly and the Ivy, and enjoy listening to Mr. Dickens reading some of his most famous works in this colorful interaction of music and drama written and directed by award-winning actress Catherine Flye! Bring the whole family and join us in making this your new Christmas tradition!

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $15

WED., DEC. 21, 7:30PM

ART AFTER HOURS

The Music Pilgrim Trio

These three musicians bring together different worlds, moving flawlessly between classical, jazz, Klezmer, Chanukah and original compositions with a jazzy, Latin American flavor.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars Price $13.50)

WED., DEC. 21, 7:30PM

THE WASHINGTON CHORUS

A Candlelight Christmas

Julian Wachner, Music Director Carl Tanner, tenor A sell-out every year! Capture the magic of the season with the Grammy Award-winning Washington Chorus.

With the splendor of brass, organ, percussion and the 200-voice chorus, this beloved holiday show features Christmas favorites, sing-alongs and glorious candlelight. Metropolitan Opera tenor Carl Tanner joins the Chorus, singing his signature “O Holy Night” as seen on NBC’s Today show and at the National Christmas Tree Lighting. Make this your annual holiday tradition and join us.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $15

(301) 581-5100

Holiday Celebration with the Washington Symphonic Brass

Itzhak Perlman

JANUARY MON., JAN. 2, 3PM

NEW YEAR’S CONCERT 2012

Salute to Vienna

The Strauss Symphony of America Alexander Steinitz, conductor Rebecca Nelson, soprano Thomas Sigwald, tenor dancers from: Vienna Imperial Ballet and International Champion Ballroom Dancers This holiday tradition returns with a brilliant new cast of European singers and dancers to delight and inspire with famous Strauss waltzes, polkas and operetta excerpts. Fall in love with the sounds of the “Waltz King” in an unforgettable and uplifting celebration!

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $49–$95

THURS., JAN. 5, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BSO SuperPops Jack Everly and the Brothers Gershwin

Jack Everly, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano Judy McLane, vocals The fascinating rhythms of George Gershwin will fill the air as the brilliant Stewart Goodyear performs Rhapsody in Blue. Broadway star Judy McLane also showcases showstoppers from the George and Ira Gershwin songbook: “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” and many more.

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

FRI., JAN. 6, 5 PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Master Class with Zuill Bailey, cellist

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Dan Tepfer, piano

MON., DEC. 19, 10AM–4PM

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Akira Kinoshita

THU., DEC. 15, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

BSO Special Event: Itzhak Perlman “Perlman is as good as gold,” declares the Chicago Sun-Times. “He seems to infuse everything he touches with the magic of his fluid tone.” On Saturday, January 14 at 8pm Itzhak Perlman is back by popular demand to perform two of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons and then conducts symphonies by Mozart and Brahms. See one of the greatest violinists of our time alongside the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Music Center at Strathmore!

To learn more about this concert, visit BSOmusic.org.

JAN. 7–FEB. 4

STRATHMORE FINE ART

Stepping Over the Line: New Expressions

Mixed media artist and painter Shahla Arbabi and watermedia artists Kathleen Alexander, Carol Carter, Mark Mehaffey, Thomas Shaller, Nicholas Simmons and Keiko Tanabe upend the familiar with unique application of color, playful placement of media, or focal point sleight-of-hand. See page 6 for more information.

MANSION Free

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

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FRI., JAN. 13, 8pm

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BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

There is no question that Romantic music has had a profound influence on American music. This concert explores the chain of influence from earlier Romantics (Liszt, Chopin) to later European giants (Rachmaninoff) to American composers (Gershwin). Join a pre-concert lecture on music of the 1930s and adult/student reception, 4-6PM. Visit www.levineschool.org to purchase tickets online.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Tickets $15 Online, $20 at Door

Stone’s album, The Utmost, won the 2008 Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year. Discover a unique and innovative artist critics are calling “the Yo-Yo Ma of the banjo” (Globe and Mail)!

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

Marin Alsop, conductor R. STRAUSS: Also sprach Zarathustra Explore Richard Strauss’ epic Also sprach Zarathustra, widely recognized by modern-day audiences thanks to Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. But, as Marin Alsop will divulge, there’s more than meets the ear.

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

The Romantic Impact Magdalina Melkonyan, piano

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Levine Maryland Campus at Strathmore www.levineschool.org

Have you always wanted to learn how to play an instrument or return to an instrument you haven’t played in years? Then Levine is the place for you!

Enrollment is ongoing for private lessons and spring semester group classes begin February 6th.

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL EVENT:

Romantic Impact Saturday, January 7, 2012, 7PM $15 online; $20 at the door In this concert, pianist and artist-faculty Magdalina Melkonyan explores the chain of influence from earlier romantics to later European giants to American composers.

Come at 4PM to hear a lecture, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” on popular music of the era.

SAT., JAN. 7, 3:30PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suites Zuill Bailey, cello

SAT., JAN. 7, 8PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Zuill Bailey, cello BEETHOVEN: Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 HAYDN: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major MOZART: Symphony No. 41 in C Major (“Jupiter”) MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $32 (children 7–17 free) Join a free pre-concert lecture at 6:45 pm in the Concert Hall.

WED., JAN. 11, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Jay Hayden, R&B vocalist

With a debut CD called Love Counseling and another on the way, this singer-songwriter and D.C. native captures the essence of soulful R&B using piano, acoustic guitar and other instruments—with songs of love, relationships and heartbreak.

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

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Jayme Stone: Room of Wonders

FRI., JAN. 13, 8PM

THE BIRCHMERE PRESENTS

Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Mills has distinguished herself as an actress and performer whose critically acclaimed appearances in shows like the four-time Tony Award-winning The Wiz and Your Arms Too Short To Box With God have assured her of a consistently loyal following among fans, industry insiders and critics alike.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $29.50–$69.50

SAT., JAN. 14, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Itzhak Perlman

conductor and violin VIVALDI: Winter from The Four Seasons VIVALDI: Summer from The Four Seasons MOZART: Symphony No. 25 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 An incomparable virtuoso, the greatest violinist of our time. Back by popular demand, the legendary Itzhak Perlman performs two of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons, then conducts symphonies by Mozart and Brahms.

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

THURS., JAN. 12, 7:30PM

MONDAYS, JAN. 16–FEB. 6, 7:30–9PM

Bruce Swaim Quartet

So You Think You Can’t Sing

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Savor straight ahead American jazz standards, “alive and passionately delivered” (Cadence Magazine). Join Strathmore’s Jazz Society and attend a special pre-concert reception.

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

This course is designed to assist an individual who wants to sing, but either lacks the necessary instructional background or the positive singing experiences on which to build proficiency and confidence. Participants in the 4-week course will experience a relaxed, non-judgmental environment; pitch matching games and activities to improve “in tune” singing; activities that maximize good tone and articulation; and likable song materials for group singing. Get your tickets early, since this one always sells out!

Mansion Tickets $135 (Stars Price $121.50) for 4 sessions

Zuill Bailey’s recent recording of Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suites, on a period instrument on the Telarc International label, soared to the top of the Classical Billboard charts. “The sound is rich, like dark chocolate...

Bailey reaches from the soul of his instrument to our own” (Fanfare Magazine).

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $35 (children 7–17 free)

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Off The Cuff Also sprach Zarathustra!

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

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Oli Brown Band

Scratch the surface of classic rock and roll and you’ll find roots of British Blues—that’s what the Oli Brown Band is all about. Read more on page 4.

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

SAT., JAN. 21, 10:15AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Children’s Talk and Tour

Young art lovers ages 5 and up enjoy a talk about the Stepping Over the Line exhibition, and a hands-on activity.

Mansion Free (tickets required)

SAT., jan. 21, 1PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk

Adults enjoy a guided tour of the Stepping Over the Line exhibitions, delving into technique and history of the artists and works.

Mansion Free (no tickets required)

SAT., JAN. 21, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Ethel Merman’s Broadway starring Rita McKenzie

Relive the glory days in this amazing tribute show as “McKenzie steals the scene and wins our hearts, making the legend Ethel Merman ‘...still crowing, still going strong’” (BroadwayWorld.com).

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $25–$65 (Stars Price $22.50–$58.50) Join a free pre-concert lecture at 6:30PM

Chinese New Year Gala

Started in 2000, the Chinese New Year Gala celebrates Chinese culture with a two and a half hour show of singing, folk dance, traditional instruments, Chinese opera and more.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL For ticket information call (301) 7928881 or(703) 568-1388 or visit www.cccaa.org

MON., JAN. 23, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Bryan Adams The Bare Bones Tour

For anyone who rocked the ‘80s, Bryan Adams topped the playlist with hits like “Summer of 69,” “Heaven” and “Run to You.” Now Adams brings a stripped-down sound to the stage, reaching out to audiences with acoustic versions of his classics and new work.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $45–$65 (Stars Price $40.50–$58.50)

TUES., JAN. 24, 6–8PM

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Master Class with Imani Winds

MANSION, SHAPIRO MUSIC ROOM Free, call (202) 686-8000, ext. 1599.

WED., JAN. 25, 3PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tours

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

MANSION Free (tickets required)

WED., JAN. 25, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Jay Hayden, R&B vocalist See Jan. 11.

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

THURS., Jan. 26, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Imani Winds

North America’s premier wind quintet, this Grammy-nominated ensemble has carved out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, poignant programming, genre-blurring collaborations and inspirational outreach programs.

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

fri., JAN. 27, 7PM

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Master Class with Adam Ben-David, conductor and pianist

Adam Ben-David has conducted numerous shows including Jersey Boys, Spring Awakening, Wicked, High Fidelity, Aida, Bombay Dreams and Once Upon a Mattress. As a pianist, he has performed with artists including Kelli O’Hara, Patti LuPone, Matthew Morrison, Lea Michelle, Elton John and James Taylor. He is currently the Associate Conductor for the Tony Award winning musical, The Book Of Mormon.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free, reservations required to (202) 686-8000 x1599 or www.levineschool.org

SUN., JAN. 29, 4PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Clancy Newman, cello Noreen Cassidy-Polera, piano Winner of the first prize in the prestigious Naumburg International Competition, this acclaimed young cellist is “in a class of his own” (Philadelphia Inquirer), Noreen Cassidy-Polera is one of the most highly regarded pianists in chamber music today. Their program includes Ernest Bloch’s From Jewish Life, Newman’s own From Method to Madness, and works by Mendelssohn and Brahms.

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

SUN., JAN. 29, 1–5PM

FRI., JAN. 27, 8PM

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Maestro Tõnu Kaljuste conducts Sweden’s leading young musicians in works of Sergey Rachmaninov and Arvo Pärt, and a double concerto for violin and marimba by Tobias Broström; soloists Hugo Ticciati and Johan Bridger.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $15, General Admission

Hear Levine’s rising stars perform!

This competition, honoring founder Ruth Cogen, features students ages 6–18 years old performing piano and instrumental concertos in three age divisions.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOMS 309 & 402 Free, visit www.levineschool.org for details

Swedish National Youth Orchestra

FRI., JAN. 27, DOORS 8PM, SHOW 9PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Justin Trawick “The Nine” Songwriter Series

Strathmore favorite Justin Trawick brings together nine singersongwriters in a special showcase.

Read more on page 4.

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

SAT., JAN. 28, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

LIFE: A Journey Through Time Marin Alsop, conductor BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” Philip Glass: LIFE: A Journey Through Time A multimedia extravaganza for the senses that features breathtaking photographs from National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting. His six-year journey to discover new insights about life on Earth is musically choreographed with elegant composition from Baltimore native Philip Glass. This whimsically lyrical interpretation of Earth’s diversity is paired with another celebration of nature, Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony.

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

(301) 581-5100

Cogen Concerto Competition

SUN., JAN. 29, 7PM

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

Simone Dinnerstein, piano

SCHUMANN: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 BACH: Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major; Partita No. 2 in C minor BRAHMS: Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118, No. 2 FELSENFELD: The Cohen Variations CHOPIN: Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 “An utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpretation” (The New York Times).

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $23

FEBRUARY WED., FEB. 1, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

ellen cherry, singer-songwriter

Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter ellen cherry uses her keen, on-thefly sense of humor to weave history, storytelling, and melody together.

Recording continuously since 1997, her most recent album, (New) Years, crosses genres, artfully displaying her talents in folk, pop, jazz and instrumental music.

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

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STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Arts and the Brain Series: The Mature Amateur— Creativity and the Aging Brain Dr. Bruce L. Miller of the University of Southern Florida and Gay Hanna, PhD, of the National Center for Creative Aging lead a discussion of the creative function of the brain as it ages. Read more on page 6.

Mansion Tickets $21 (Stars Price $18.90)

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SUN., JAN. 22, 7PM

COORDINATION COUNCIL OF CHINESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

THURS., FEB. 2, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Bach’s Brandenburg

Nicholas McGegan, conductor BSO soloists Andrew Balio, trumpet J.S. BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 RAMEAU: Orchestral Suite from Naïs HAYDN: Trumpet Concerto MOZART: Symphony No. 39 MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Celebrating American Composers Series: Discover Ellington

Discover Ellington is presented with support from: The National Endowment for the Arts

FRI., FEB. 3, 11AM

Ellington Standards Chris Vadala Trio

Make your day with Artist in Residence mentor Chris Vadala on sax, Rick Whitehead on guitar/sax and John Previti on bass.

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

Mon., Feb. 13, 7:30-9:30PM

“The Duke” Lecture/Demonstration by Rusty Hassan

Rusty Hassan peels back Ellington’s lyrical layers to find blues, spirituals, work songs, ragtime and New Orleans jazz. Bonus: the film short Symphony In Black.

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

Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30PM

Mostly Ellington Robert Glasper, piano

An artist who “unfailingly gets the feeling right” (New York Magazine), this uniquely gifted pianist performs the music of Duke Ellington along with his own original works and music by Thelonious Monk and other jazz legends.

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

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FRI., FEB. 17, 5–7PM

Ellington Panel Discussion

Join panelists John Hasse, Davey Yarborough and David Schiff on an exploration of Duke Ellington.

MANSION Free

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Sun., Feb. 19, 4PM

Discover Ellington continued

FRI., FEB. 17, 7PM

LEVINE presents

Channeling Duke Ellington

Bassist Karine Chapdelaine and pianist Bob Sykes take on the Duke Ellington/Jimmy Blanton improvisations note for note, then up the creative ante with some improvised ideas of their own. Order tickets at www.levineschool.org.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Tickets $15 Online $20 at Door

Fri., Feb. 17, 8PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings Ellington American Songbook

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Nobody does it better than Broadway’s Brian Stokes Mitchell, especially when he’s backed by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and performing Ellington’s finest. You’ll hear romantic standards like “Mood Indigo” and “Solitude” along with selections from Ellington’s last, unfinished musical, Queenie Pie—embellished by the dazzling footwork of D.C.’s own Manzari Brothers.

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $39–$79 (Stars Price $35.10–$71.10)

Sat., Feb. 18, 8PM

Big Band Ellington: Duke Goes Latin The Grammy-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O’Farrill is joined by Paquito D’Rivera in recreating the sound of the fabled Duke Ellington big band sound with such classics as “Caravan” and “In a Sentimental Mood,” and performing new pieces inspired by Ellington.

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $29–$69 (Stars Price $26.10–$62.10)

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Morgan State University Choir Eric Conway, director In his last years, Ellington wrote three “sacred concerts,” performed live in New York City with a handpicked group of masterful musicians and recorded for posterity. Now Strathmore recreates historical moments from these legendary concerts. Read more on this landmark concert on page 5.

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $30–$59 (Stars Price $27–$53.10)

MON., FEB. 20, 11AM–4PM

Strathmore’s annual inside-out family festival explores the wonders of all things Ellington in a free, allday celebration for all ages. Enjoy performances, workshops, sample classes and roving entertainment!

MUSIC CENTER & MANSION Free (no tickets required)

FRI., FEB. 3, 5PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Master Class with Brian Ganz, piano

Dance classes and preprofessional training for children, youth and adults. Details at www. citydance.net or call (301) 581-5204.

MON., FEB. 6

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Spring Semester Begins

Students of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for an exciting new year of private lessons, group classes and special events.

Details at www.levineschool.org or call (301) 897-5100.

MON., FEB. 6, 7:30PM

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

FRI., FEB. 3, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

All I Did Was Ask: An Evening with NPR’s Terry Gross NPR Fresh Air host Terry Gross’s interviews are heard by more than 4.5 million people daily. Listen in on fascinating conversations as this popular journalist plays sound bites and discusses interviews that went especially well (or especially badly), and answers your questions.

Music Center, CONCERT HALL Tickets $35–$55 (Stars Price $31.50–$49.50)

FRI., FEB. 3, DOORS 8PM, SHOW 9PM

Join an album release party for Winning Winter. Read more on page 4.

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

December 2011–February 2012

MON., FEB. 6

Spring Session Begins

Discover Strathmore: Duke Ellington

Educated Consumers

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Piotr Gajewski, conductor Danill Trifonov, Gold Medal winner of the XIV International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition Polonaise from Eugene Onegin Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy 1812 Overture MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $32 (children 7–17 free) Join a free pre-concert lecture in the Concert Hall at 6:45PM on Feb. 4 ; 1:45PM on Feb. 5.

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St. Olaf Choir

Anton Armstrong, conductor The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is considered one of the finest in a cappella choirs in the United States. Their annual tour advances the artistic standards of church music and provides a means of spiritual inspiration for its many listeners, and continues the tradition of bringing the choir’s artistry and message to thousands across the nation.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $30–$50

THURS., FEB. 9, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BSO SuperPops A BSO Valentine

Jack Everly, conductor Tony DeSare, piano and vocals Celebrate with your sweetheart as singer and pianist Tony DeSare displays his trademark romantic style, performing songbook standards including “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Night and Day,” “That Old Black Magic” and more. According to USA Today, “DeSare belongs to a group of neotraditional upstarts stretching from Harry Connick Jr., to Michael Bublé and Jamie Cullum.”

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

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FRI., FEB. 10, DOORS 8PM, SHOW 9PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

The Grey Area and the Bam Bams

A double feature matching the boys against the girls! Read more on page 4.

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

FEB. 11–MAR. 17

STRATHMORE FINE ART

You Are What You Eat Exhibition

Art about food triggers memories and desires as we connect food with beauty, pleasure, taste, perception, excitement and regret. This multi-media exhibition explores how the food that we eat creates the armature of our physical form and our perceived body image, and how figure representations in art allows the viewer a personal freedom to disregard cultural norms. Free Opening Reception Sunday, February 12, 2–4PM. MANSION Free

SAT., FEB. 11, 10:30AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Children’s Historic Home Tour

Designed for children 5 and up, this special guided tour tells the stories of the Mansion at Strathmore and gives an overview of its architectural features.

MANSION Free (tickets required)

SAT., FEB. 11, 8PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Brian Ganz Chopin Project

All Chopin Program Fantasie, Op. 49 Fantasie-Impromptu, Op. 66 Polonaise-Fantasie, Op. 61 Impromptu No. 2, Op. 36 4 Mazurkas, Op. 6 2 Polonaises, Op. 40 Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42 Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante in E-flat Major, Op. 22 MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $24 (children 7–17 free) Please Note: National Philharmonic will not perform on this program.

Leif Ove Andsnes, piano

HAYDN: Sonata in C minor Hob. XVI: 20 BARTOK: Suite, Op. 14 DEBUSSY: Images, Book I CHOPIN: Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47; Four Waltzes; Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62, No. 1; Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 “The most accomplished pianist of the new generation” (The New York Times).

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

TUES., FEB. 14, 8PM

The Magic of Music Meets the Passion of Youth

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras enjoys its 66th 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!

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

Attend FREE Master Class collaborations with the BSO: Jan 14 Viola with BSO’s Karin Brown 5PM Feb 2 Trumpet with BSO’s Rene Hernandez 5PM

Emerson String Quartet Wu Han, piano

HAYDN: Quartet in F Major, Op. 77, N o. 2 BRAHMS: Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25 SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 “America’s greatest quartet” (Time Magazine).

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $35

THURS., FEB. 16, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Genius of Mozart

James Gaffigan, conductor Lise de la Salle, piano BSO DEBUT BRAHMS: Tragic Overture MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 20 WAGNER: Overture to The Flying Dutchman R. STRAUSS: Death and Transfiguration MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $28 for most concerts

WED., FEB. 22, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

ellen cherry, singer-songwriter

See Feb. 1.

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

Come enjoy an exciting evening of dance created by CityDance faculty choreographers as well as new works by conservatory/select student choreographers.

CITYDANCE THEATER AT STRATHMORE, STUDIO 405 Tickets $10

All Bach Program

Read more on page 15.

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $38 (Stars Price $34.20)

WED., FEB. 15, 8PM

Black Box Insider: Unveiling the Magic

SAT., FEB. 25, 8PM

Tickets $20 adult $12 youth Group discount rates available

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

CITYDANCE PRESENTS

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Yasmin Levy with Special Guest Omar Faruk Tekbilek

SAT., FEB. 25, 8PM SUN., FEB. 26, 2pm & 5PM

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SUN., FEB. 12, 7PM

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

Rehearsals Wednesday evenings at the Music Center.

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

We want to hear an update from you!

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

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Nurit Bar-Josef, violin David Whiteside, flute Nicolette Oppelt, flute Mark Hill, oboe Chris Gekker, trumpet Julie Keim, soprano Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano Robert Breault, tenor Christòpheren Nomura, baritone Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major Magnificat in D Major MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets from $32 (children 7–17 free) Join a free pre-concert lecture at 6:45PM in the Concert Hall.

SUN., FEB. 26, 7PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS THURS., FEB. 23, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello Noreen Cassidy-Polera, piano

FRI., FEB. 24, DOORS 8PM, SHOW 9PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Junkyard Saints

This 23-year-old “produces a powerful and colorful sound in all registers” (The Washington Post).

Witness musical magic in this performance of works by Stravinsky, Grieg and Franck.

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

Zydeco meets the Mansion in a Fat Tuesday party for the ages. Read more on page 4.

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

THURS., FEB. 23, 8PM

Marin Alsop, conductor Marin Alsop explores Prokofiev’s triumphant Fifth Symphony. Composed in 1944, as Russia emerged from its darkest house of the war, the symphony symbolized a turning point in the spirit of his people. With the composer himself on the podium, the first performance in 1945 occurred just moments after Red Army soldiers crossed the River Vistula and entered Nazi Germany in triumph.

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

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Hot 8 Brass Band New Orleans Dance Party

New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band infuses their performances with the funk and energy that makes New Orleans music loved around the world.

An evening with the Hot 8 is like no other...“first-rate” (The Village Voice).

MUSIC CENTER, CONCERT HALL Tickets $28 (Stars Price $25.20) PLEASE NOTE: Orchestra and Orchestra Tier are General Admission for standing and dancing. The upper levels are assigned seating areas.

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Music Center, CONCERT HALL SOLD OUT

WED., FEB. 29, 3PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tours

FRI., FEB. 24, 8:15PM

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

MANSION Free (tickets required)

Off The Cuff Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony

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Connaitre Miller, mentor, jazz vocalist

A long-time favorite instructor in Strathmore’s popular jazz workshops, Connaitre Miller also directs the award winning vocal jazz ensemble “Afro Blue,” featured this season on NBC’s hit series The Sing-Off. She will perform a newly commissioned work and explore a a variety of jazz styles accompanied by a traditional rhythm section.

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

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Strathmore Calendar— By Genre See the chronological calendar for detailed information

AFTERNOON TEA

Strathmore Family Sings,

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 1PM, COMPLETE SCHEDULE ON PAGE 18

BSO: Itzhak Perlman, JAN. 14

Big Band Ellington, FEB. 18

Discover Strathmore, FEB. 20

BSO: Off the Cuff—Also sprach Zarathustra!, JAN. 20

Ellington: A Sacred Concert,

Children’s Home Historic Tour,

Imani Winds, JAN. 26

Hot 8 Brass Band, FEB. 23

Swedish National Youth Orchestra, JAN. 27

Connaitre Miller, FEB. 29

BSO: LIFE: A Journey Through Time, JAN. 28

BLUEGRASS/FOLK/ WORLD

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HOLIDAY Skaggs Family Christmas,

CLASSES/EDUCATION

DEC. 1

Polymer Clay Earrings, DEC. 2

5 Browns Holiday Show, DEC. 2

Silk Painting, DEC. 5

BSO: Handel’s Messiah, DEC. 3

Clancy Newman, cello & Noreen Cassidy-Polera, piano,

Handmade Glass, DEC. 8 & 9

JAN. 29

Chinese New Year Gala, JAN. 22

Dave Koz and Friends, DEC. 5

Historic Home Tours, DEC. 9, JAN. 25, FEB. 29

Levine: Cogen Concerto Competition, JAN. 29

Yasmin Levy, FEB. 14

Jim Brickman, Dec. 7 BSO: Holiday Cirque de la Symphonie, DEC. 8

Vocal Jazz Intensive, DEC. 10

National Philharmonic, Handel’s Messiah, DEC. 10 & 11

Fun with Felting, DEC. 17

Strathmore Family Sings,

WPAS: Simone Dinnerstein, piano, JAN. 29

Art Talk, DEC. 10, JAN. 21,

BSO: Bach’s Brandenburg,

Metal Jewelry, DEC. 19 National Philharmonic: Master Class with Zuill Bailey, JAN. 6

DEC. 11

Pink Martini, DEC. 12 The Capital Hearings, DEC. 14

So You Think You Can’t Sing, JAN. 16-FEB. 6

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, DEC. 15 & 16

Levine: Master Class with Imani Winds, JAN. 24

Lena Seikaly—Holiday Jazz Standards, DEC. 16

Levine: Master Class with Adam Ben-David, JAN. 27

Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, DEC. 18

Arts and the Brain: The Mature Amateur, FEB. 2

Cathedral Choral Society: A Dickens Christmas, DEC. 20

“The Duke” FEB. 13

FEB. 3

CityDance: Spring Session Begins, FEB. 6

FEB. 17

CHILDREN/FAMILY Children’s Talk & Tour, DEC. 10, JAN. 21

Homemade Glass for Kids, DEC. 10

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National Philharmonic: Brian Ganz Chopin Project, FEB. 11

Stepping Over the Line, JAN. 7–FEB. 4

You Art What You Eat, FEB. 11–MAR. 17

POP/ROCK/FUNK/ R&B/HIP-HOP BSO SuperPops: Jack Everly and the Brothers Grimm, JAN. 5

Jay Hayden, JAN. 11 & 25

BSO: Off the Cuff—Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony, FEB. 24

Stephanie Mills, JAN. 13

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, DEC. 15 & 16

JAZZ/BLUES/GOSPEL

MCYO: Dazzling December Concerts, DEC. 4

Modern Ironwork, THROUGH

FEB. 23

CityDance: Pheasants, DEC. 2 & 3

CLASSICAL

Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings Ellington American Songbook,

DEC. 30

DANCE

Levine: Spring Semester Begins, FEB. 6

Ethel Merman’s Broadway starring Rita McKenzie, JAN. 21

St. Olaf Choir, FEB. 6

Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello & Noreen Cassidy-Polera, piano,

National Philharmonic: Holiday Celebration with Symphonic Brass, DEC. 22

BROADWAY/ AMERICAN SONGBOOK

Fine Art in Miniatures,

FEB. 16

National Philharmonic: Master Class with Brain Ganz, piano,

FINE ART THROUGH DEC. 30

BSO: The Genius of Mozart,

The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas, DEC. 21

Junkyard Saints, FEB. 24

National Philharmonic: All Tchaikovsky Program, FEB. 4 & 5

WPAS: Emerson String Quartet, Wu Han, piano, FEB. 15

Levine: Channeling Duke Ellington, FEB. 17

Jayme Stone, JAN. 13

FEB. 2

WPAS: Leif Ove Andsnes, piano, FEB. 12

The Pilgrim Music Trio, DEC. 21

Salute to Vienna, JAN. 2

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Bryan Adams, JAN. 23 The Nine, JAN. 27 ellen cherry, FEB. 1 & 22 Educated Consumers, FEB. 3 BSO SuperPops: A BSO Valentine, FEB. 9 The Grey Area and the Bam Bams, FEB. 10

Jenny Lin, piano, DEC. 1

Wendy Richman, viola, Dec. 8

Dave Bass, DEC. 7

SPEAKERS/COMEDY

National Philharmonic: Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suites, Zuill Bailey, cello, JAN. 7

Ramsey Lewis, DEC. 9

Terry Gross, FEB. 3

Dan Tepfer, piano, DEC. 15

Lily Tomlin, FEB. 26

Levine School of Music: The Romantic Impact, Magdalina Melkonyan, piano, JAN. 7 National Philharmonic: Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart, JAN. 7

December 2011–February 2012

Bruce Swaim Quartet, JAN. 12 Oli Brown Band, JAN. 20

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Ellington Standards: Chris Vadala Trio, FEB. 3

Discover Strathmore, FEB. 20

Mostly Ellington: Robert Glasper, piano, FEB. 16

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Ladino Lady: The Joyous Journey of Yasmin Levy scholar Yitzhak Levy and his wife, and she grew up learning Ladino music in her mother’s kitchen.

Levy says she always thought of singing as something to be treasured in private.

“My father said, ‘I want my kids to have a normal life, a ‘real’ profession,’” she says, noting that her mother gave up a promising singing career to be a wife and mom. “And I tried, but I realized I was deceiving myself.”

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Take medieval Ladino music, add lively Andalusian flamenco and the plaintive melodies of the Turkish, Egyptian and Arab traditions ­and fasten your seatbelt, because Yasmin Levy wants to take you along on a musical journey.

“I want people to travel with me,” says Levy, whose Valentine’s Day show at the Music Center features darbuka, oudoud, violin, cello and piano—and special guest Omar Faruk Tekbilek, the Sufi flautist.

“I like to take musicians from so many countries, and say, ‘Bring your talent, your traditions! Share your world with me, and make my world bigger.”

Levy’s world is perhaps best reflected in her latest album, Sentir, which the Sunday Times (UK) calls “her most mesmerizing accomplishment so far.”

Levy herself calls Sentir “magical,” and says that it reflects the distinctive, emotive, uplifting feel of her concert.

“It’s a kind of celebration. A part of it is sadness, this music that touches people’s hearts…it’s about life, about love; it’s romantic. I bring the journey, and we can travel the world by music.”

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The realization began in Spain’s Andalusia region, where Levy traveled as 17-year-old to stay with family friends and learn Spanish. There, with a little encouragement, Levy started singing out all the music she’d grown up with—her mother’s music and her father’s, too.

“This opened a window in my life,” she explains. “I don’t know how to be just Yasmin, because I am a singer, I’m a musician: I can’t stop singing.”

What Levy does, though, is more than just sing.

Her music is romantic and bold, and it takes in multiple cultures, genres and centuries, fusing tradition and innovation and bringing the world to her audience. She speaks more than five languages, yes, but Levy sings with the heart.

“I bring the music,” she says, “and the music speaks for itself.”

“It’s a kind of celebration. A part of it is sadness, this music that touches people’s hearts…it’s about life, about love; it’s romantic. I bring the journey, and we can travel the world by music.”

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Thank you, Donors & Supporters!

Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. Board Members EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Nancy E. Hardwick Chair William G. “Bill” Robertson Vice Chair Jerome W. Breslow, Esq. Secretary and Parliamentarian Dale S. Rosenthal Treasurer Solomon Graham At-Large Dickie S. Carter At-Large BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph F. Beach, ex officio Robert G. Brewer, Jr., Esq. Hope B. Eastman, Esq. Starr G. Ezra Hon. Nancy Floreen, ex officio Thomas H. Graham Paul L. Hatchett Dianne Kay Delia K. “Dede” Lang Carolyn P. Leonard Hon. Laurence Levitan James F. Mannarino J. Alberto Martinez, MD Caroline Huang McLaughlin Thomas A. Natelli Kenneth O’Brien DeRionne P. Pollard Donna Rattley Washington Gabriel Romero, AIA Wendy J. Susswein, ex officio Carol A. Trawick Regina Brady “Ginny” Vasan James S. Whang

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Donors Strathmore thanks the individuals and organizations who have made contributions between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Their support of at least $500 enables us to continue to offer the affordable, accessible, quality programming that has become our hallmark. $250,000+ Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Maryland State Arts Council Post-Newsweek Media, Inc. (includes in-kind) Carol Trawick $100,000+ Carolyn and Jeffrey Leonard Lockheed Martin Corporation $50,000+ Booz Allen Hamilton Elizabeth Culp Delia and Marvin Lang The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation $25,000+ Alban Inspections, Inc. Pamela and Morris Brown, Jr. Yanqiu He and Kenneth O’Brien Laura Henderson National Endowment for the Arts PGA Tour, Inc. PNC Financial Services Group Symphony Park LLC $15,000+ Anthony M. Natelli Foundation Asbury Methodist Village Fidelity Investments GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Giant Food Nancy Hardwick Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation Constance Lohse and Robert Brewer MARPAT Foundation Katharine and John Pan

Clark Construction Group, LLC Comcast EagleBank Elizabeth and Peter Forster Glenstone Foundation Dorothy and Sol Graham Effie and John Macklin The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Montgomery County Department of Economic Development Janine and Phillip O’Brien PEPCO S & R Technology Holdings LLC Ann and Jim Simpson Deborah and Leon Snead Annie and Sami Totah Meredith Weiser and Michael Rosenbaum Hailin and James Whang Paul and Peggy Young, NOVA Research Company $5,000+ Susan and Brian Bayly Mary and Greg Bruch Margaret and James Conley Debbie Driesman and Frank Islam Ellen and Michael Gold Lana Halpern Julie and John Hamre Liz and Joel Helke Igersheim Family Foundation The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered J. Alberto Martinez Caroline and John Patrick McLaughlin Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Della and William Robertson Lorraine and Barry Rogstad John Sherman, in memory of Deane Sherman Ronald West Lien and S. Bing Yao Ellen and Bernard Young

$10,000+ Adventist Health Care Bank of America Jonita and Richard S. Carter Chevy Chase Bank, a division of Capital One, N.A.

$2,500+ Anonymous Louise Appell Barbara Benson Foree and A.G.W. Biddle Ashley and Chris Boam Karen Brugge Frances and Leonard Burka Peter Yale Chen Alison Cole and Jan Peterson Carin and Bruce Cooper

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Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts Carolyn Degroot Hope Eastman Starr and Fred Ezra Michelle Feagin Carolyn Goldman and Sydney Polakoff Marla Grossman and Eric Steinmiller Arlene and Robert Hillerson Cheryl and Richard Hoffman Carlos Horcasitas Alexine and Aaron Jackson Lucy Jackson-Campbell Dianne Kay Rosalie Kessler and Steve Katzki Peter S. Kimmel, in memory of Martin S. Kimmel Teri Hanna Knowles and John M. Knowles Grace and David Lee Judie and Harry Linowes Jill and Jim Lipton Sharon and David Lockwood Janet L. Mahaney Delores Maloney Patricia and Roscoe Moore Katherine and William Parsons Charlotte and Charles Perret Mindy and Charles Postal Laura Pruitt Gerald Raine (Deceased) Dale Rosenthal Elaine and Stuart Rothenberg Janet and Michael Rowan Phyllis and Ken Schwartz Tanya and Stephen Spano Jane and Richard Stoker Richard Tanzillo Peter Vance Treibley Nancy Voorhees Susan Wellman Anne Witkowsky and John Barker $1,000+ Anonymous Abbey Alpern Judy and Joseph Antonucci Dena Baker and Terry Jacobs Sheila and Kenneth Berman Bethesda Magazine Julia and Stuart Bloch Harriet and Jerome Breslow Carol and Scott Brewer Vicki Britt and Robert Selzer Beverly Burke Halinah Rizzo-Busack and James Busack

Lucie and Guy Campbell Eleanor and Oscar Caroglanian Allen Clark Elana and David Cohen Caroline and Jack Daggitt Nancy Davies Federal Realty Investment Trust Susan and Howard Feibus Senator Jennie Forehand and William E. Forehand, Jr. Noreen and Michael Friedman Suzanne and Mark Friis Nancy Frohman and James LaTorre Greene-Milstein Family Foundation Joan and Norman Gurevich Linda and John Hanson Sara and James Harris Monica Jeffries Hazangeles and John Peter Hazangeles Jill Herscot and Andrew Bartley Wilma and Arthur Holmes, Jr. Eileen Horan Linda and I. Robert Horowitz Linda and Van Hubbard James Hubert Blake High School Vicki Hawkins-Jones and Michael Jones Joan Jordano Bridget and Joseph Judge Renee Korda and Mark Olson Ineke and Peter Kreeger Carole and Robert Kurman Susan and Gary Labovich Marvin Lawrence Lerner Enterprises Barbara and Laurence Levitan Diana Locke and Robert Toense Nancy and Dan Longo M&T Bank Jacqueline and J. Thomas Manger Janice McCall Virginia and Robert McCloskey Jesse Miller Lissa Muscatine and Bradley Graham Susan Nordeen Karen O’Connell and Tim Martins Pabst Brewing Company Gloria Paul and Robert Atlas Susan and Bryan Penfield Cynthia and Eliot Pfanstiehl Restaurant Associates at Strathmore Reznick Group Jane and Paul Rice Tasneem Robin-Bhatti Rodgers Consulting Gabriel Romero Karen Rosenthal and M. Alexander Stiffman Katherine Rumbaugh Carol Salzman and Michael Mann George Schu Estelle Schwalb

Mary Kay Shartle-Galotto and Jack Galotto Roberta and Lawrence Shulman Ann and Sanford Stass Merle and Steven Steiner Wendy and Donald Susswein Heather VanKeuren Jerry Weast Judith Welch Judy Whalley and Henry Otto Jennifer Whitlow $500+ Anonymous Fran Abrams Judy and Michael Ackerman Frances Albergo Mary Kay and Dave Almy Lisa and Marvin Ausherman Eric Bailey Sue Baldwin and Ron Sussman Kathryn Barclay Katherine Bent Michelle and Lester Borodinsky John Caldwell Trish and Timothy Carrico Kathy and C. Bennett Chamberlin Karen and William Dahut Renata and David Denton David Dise Judy Douglas Embassy of Austria Winifred and Anthony Fitzpatrick Gail Fleder Marlies and Karl Flicker Nancy Floreen and David Stewart John Fluke Joanne Fort Victor Frattali Marilyn and William Funderburk Pamela Gates and Robert Schultz Linda and Greg Fuortes Juan Gaddis Jane Godfrey Joshua Grove Guardian Realty Management, Inc. Gerri Hall and David Nickels Carol and Larry Horn Randy Hostetler Living Room Fund Bootsie and David Humenansky Zorina and John Keiser Henrietta and Christopher Keller Deloise and Lewis Kellert David Kessler Joyce Pascal-Kilgore and James Kilgore Marisabel Kubiak Catherine and Isiah Leggett Bertie and Howard Lehrer Phyllis and Ira Lieberman Ada Linowes Dorothy Linowes Brenda Loube Susan and Eric Luse Nancy McGinness Lisa McKillop

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Christine Schreve and Thomas Bowersox Alison Serino and Brian Baczkowski Donald Simonds Cora and Murray Simpson Harry Storm Mary Talarico and Michael Hon. Laurence Levitan Sundermeyer Rifkin, Livingston, Levitan and Marilyn and Mark Tenenbaum Silver, LLC Marion and Dennis Torchia Trade Center Management Associates, LLC Myra Turoff and Kenneth Weiner Anne and James Tyson Kevin Vigilante Neil Weidenhammer Jean and Robert Wirth Thomas A. Natelli J. Lynn Westergaard Natelli Communities, L.P. Irene and Alan Wurtzel Susan and Jack Yanovski

Con Brio Society Securing the future of Strathmore through a planned gift.

Louise Appell John Cahill Jonita and Richard S. Carter Irene Cooperman Trudie Cushing and Neil Beskin Yanqiu He and Kenneth O’Brien John and Julie Hamre Vivian and Peter Hsueh Tina and Art Lazerow Diana Locke and Robert Toense Janet L. Mahaney Carol and Alan Mowbray Barbara and David Ronis Henry Schalizki and Robert Davis (deceased) Phyllis and Ken Schwartz Annie Simonian Totah and Sami Totah Maryellen Trautman and Darrell Lemke Carol Trawick Peter Vance Treibley Myra Turoff and Kenneth Weiner Julie Zignego

DeRionne P. Pollard Montgomery College

Regina Brady Vasan Lockheed Martin

Donna Rattley Washington Comcast

James S. Whang AEPLOG, Inc.

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Winter Teas A warm and welcoming cup of fragrant steaming cheer; a measure of me-time on a fast-paced day; a special place to reconnect with friends or celebrate with loved ones. Make winter tea at Strathmore the bright spot in your day.

DECEMBER

3 Specialty Tea: Mrs. Claus Tea 10am and 12:30pm seating (no musicians—reading with Mrs. Claus) 6 Sue Richards, harp 7 Becky Dukes, piano 12 Susan Bour, flute and Phil Bour, guitar 13 Fran Hrastar, piano 14 Carol Rose Duane 15 Octtava Piano Duo - Hsien-Ann Meng & Wei-Der Huang 20 John Dassoulas, piano 21 Jo Morrison, Celtic harp 22 Meg Baker, harp and piano 26 No Tea 27 No Tea 28 No Tea JANUARY

Specialty Teas

FEBRUARY

1 Susan Bour, flute and Phil Bour, guitar 7 Fran Hrastar, piano 8 Rosalind Breslow, piano 14 Specialty Tea: Valentine’s Tea Becky Dukes, piano 15 John Dassoulas, piano 21 Karen Ashbrook, hammered dulcimer and Paul Oorts, accordion and harp guitar 22 Lilly Chang, piano 28 Paul Bangser, guitar

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10 Noreen Friedman, flute and Bob Wysong, guitar 11 Susan Bour, flute and Phil Bour, guitar 17 Sue Richards, harp 18 Specialty Tea: Scottish Tea Jo Morrison, Celtic harp 24 Karen Ashbrook, wooden flute and Elizabeth Benforado, piano 25 Ellen Tannenbaum, piano 31 Norman Katz, piano

Mrs. Claus Tea

Scottish Tea

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10AM & 12:30PM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1PM

Create sweet memories to savor—celebrate with your little ones ages 4 and up at this special children’s tea. There will be two seating for the Mrs. Claus Tea, 10:00am & 12:30pm. A delightful childfriendly menu, story time with Mrs. Claus and— shhhhh!—a surprise appearance from Santa!

Hold onto your haggis! Our Scottish Tea celebrates the birthday of Robert Burns (January 25, 1759–July 21, 1796). The national poet of Scotland—and author of Auld Lang Syne—is one of that country’s most beloved historic and literary legends, and his birthday is an occasion of merriment known as “Burns Night.” Start the festivities early with a tasty Highland menu and lively Scottish music by Jo Morrison.

Valentine’s Tea TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1PM Veronika Lukasova

Nothing’s sweeter than spending time with your sweetheart, and our romantic Valentine’s Day Tea is the perfect relaxing getaway. Savor warm tea, sweet music and a light heartwarming menu with someone you care for, whether it’s a dear friend, a special family member, a first date or a true love.

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Teas are popular and always fill well in advance.

Make your plans to join us today!

TEAS BEGIN IN THE MANSION AT 1PM $23 (Stars Price $20.70) $28 for Specialty Teas (Stars Price $25.20) Pre-paid, nonrefundable reservations required, call (301) 581-5108.

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General Information Contact Information

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

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

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

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Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall.

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

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

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

Hours of Operation

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

Parking

Ticket Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–5pm Wednesday: 10am–9pm Saturday: 10am–2pm Sixty minutes prior to performances in the Music Center Concert Hall through intermission Mansion & Galleries Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–4pm Wednesday: 10am–9pm Saturday: 10am–3pm Admission to the Mansion at Strathmore and galleries is free.

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

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

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Sun., Dec., 25–Mon., Dec. 26 Campus closed Sat., Dec. 3–Sun., Jan. 1 Campus closed Mon., Jan. 2 Campus closed except the performance Salute to Vienna in the Music Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sign-interpreted performances are available by request.

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