Winter Strathmore News 2012-2013

STRATHMOREnews DECEMBER 2012—FEBRUARY 2013

Volume 26

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Ready for Their Close-Ups Artists in Residence 2012–2013 Pages 16–17

Sparkle Plenty

Holidays at Strathmore Page 3

Must-Sees

This Just In! Pages 4–5

The Beat Beneath: Pulse

Strathmore Fine Art Page 6

Ask Ladysmith Black Mambazo Artist Confidential Page 15

INTEGRITI REEVES, jazz vocalist Artist in Residence

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of Directors Officers Nancy E. Hardwick Chair William G. Robertson Vice Chair Dale S. Rosenthal Treasurer Robert G. Brewer, Jr., Esq. Secretary

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I n T his I ss u e

3 Holidays at Strathmore 4–5 This Just In!

6 Strathmore Fine Art 7–13 Winter Calendar

14 Winter Calendar by Genre

15 Artist Confidential 16–17 Artists in Residence 2012–2013

18 Winter Afternoon Tea 19 General Information

PLUS! Thank You, Donors and Supporters see center insert

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Michael Feinstein: The Gershwins and Me

This night to remember helps bring artistic and educational programming to Strathmore, so being there is more than just marvelous: it’s a wonderful way for you to give children their first ticket to the arts.

“S’Wonderful,” it’s marvelous. It’s Broadway legend, Great American Songbook archivist, musicologist and multi-platinum-selling, five-time Grammynominated recording artist Michael Feinstein performing the incomparable works of George and Ira Gershwin and sharing the personal stories from his book, The Gershwins and Me.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 20 MUSIC CENTER

A 2013 Spring Gala dinner package starts at $500 per person and includes the Gala dinner, prime seats to Mr. Feinstein’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.

Want to sponsor a table or find out about sponsorship packages? Contact Bill Carey at (301) 581-5135 or bcarey@strathmore.org.

COVER PHOTO: Integriti Reeves BY JONATHAN TIMMES. INSIDE COVER PHOTOS: TOP—Ladysmith Black Mambazo LEFT TO RIGHT— Mark O’Connor by Jim McGuire; Béla Fleck; Jessica Beels, beauty and the beast; Wytold by Jonathan Timmes

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Joseph F. Beach Dickie S. Carter David M.W. Denton Hope B. Eastman, Esq. Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg William R. Ford Hon. Nancy Floreen Barbara Goldberg Goldman Sol Graham Thomas H. Graham Paul L. Hatchett Delia K. Lang Carolyn P. Leonard Hon. Laurence Levitan J. Alberto Martinez, MD Caroline Huang McLaughlin Thomas A. Natelli Kenneth O’Brien DeRionne P. Pollard Donna Rattley Washington Graciela Rivera-Oven Wendy J. Susswein Carol A. Trawick Regina Brady Vasan James S. Whang

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Sparkle Plenty There’s a chill in the air and a thrill on the stage as sentimental favorites like Mannheim Steamroller, Mark O’Connor, and the Charm City Klezmer Band bring holiday traditions to life. This year make memories that linger: come share the gifts of music and art with family, friends and loved ones.

Mannheim Steamroller

Strathmore thanks Joel and Elizabeth Helke for their generous support of the Mannheim Steamroller concerts.

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Christmas Family Sing Featuring The Sweater Set! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 4-5:30PM Education Center, Room 402

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18th Street Singers

IN THE MUSIC CENTER

IN THE MANSION

Whether you’d like to relive old memories or create brand new ones, the Music Center is the place to stuff your musical stocking. There’s an unmistakable jazzy joy to the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012 (Dec. 3). Traditional and uplifting, multiGrammy nominee and saxophonist Koz’s highenergy show is pure magic. If you’re looking to tweak your holiday traditions, try adding a bit of foot-stomping flair with the marvelously merry music of Juno Award-winning fiddler Natalie MacMaster (Dec. 6). Or perhaps the heart of your holidays lies in the realm of An Appalachian Christmas (Dec. 13), violinist Mark O’Connor’s spirited mix of bluegrass and tradition. You can even find a holiday spectacular when Mannheim Steamroller (Dec. 15) rolls in with special effects, Renaissance instruments and rock & roll beats, coming together to make a new and truly glorious holiday sound.

There’s no place like a stately home for the holidays!

Enjoy the Mansion’s ambiance with the Charm City Klezmer Band (Dec. 12 & 20). They specialize in music for the simchah, or joyous occasion— and what’s more joyous than Hanukkah? Get your jazz on with Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra (Dec. 16), a 17-piece big band that brings together some of the area’s finest jazz musicians. Or cut to the carols, served up fresh by a 50-voice a cappella ensemble in the 18th Street Singers Christmas Concert (Dec. 19).

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GIFT SHOP HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10AM-4PM Wednesday: 10AM–9PM Saturday: 10AM–3PM Or visit online 24/7 shop.strathmore.org

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IN THE GIFT SHOP Light, bright, colorful and environmentally conscious: Strathmore’s Gift Shop has it all! From the incredibly popular Solmate Socks—so cozy and colorful!—to bright, beautiful Luminosity Glass Earrings by Jan Wilcox, there’s a unique and tasteful work of art for everyone on your list. Our fave? Got to be the gorgeous new Strathmore Coasters, featuring stunning Strathmore images.

Shopping at Strathmore is fun and relaxing: take a break from the hectic pace and enjoy our thoughtful, whimsical, artistic selection of gifts. And when it’s too hard to choose, remember that nothing’s more welcome than Strathmore Gift Certificates. Good for music performances, Gift Shop selections, artwork, even tea: it’s the holiday present that everyone on your list will look forward to unwrapping.

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T H I S J U S T I N!

Must-Sees Béla Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio

IN THE MUSIC CENTER Under the Streetlamp SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 8PM

Harmony and swagger come together in this quartet of performers from the Chicago cast of Jersey Boys. Under the Streetlamp delivers doo-wop, electrifying audiences with the classics of Motown and early rock and roll, with revved-up takes on all the old favorites, from The Beach Boys to The Drifters to The Beatles and, of course, The Four Seasons.

Let Under the Streetlamp “work their way back to you” with their American Radio Songbook sound.

Tickets $28-$58 (Stars $25.20-$52.20) Under the Streetlamp

Gladys Knight THURSDAY, APRIL 25 & FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 8PM

There’s only one Empress of Soul: the eight-time Grammy winner is a legendary lady of song who elevated the Motown sound back in the sixties with her Pips and hits and continues to wow audiences after half a century in show biz. Best known for her number one “Midnight Train to Georgia,” Gladys Knight sings an amazing mix of hit songs and old favorites plus a deeply spiritual repertoire you won’t want to miss.

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Béla Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio FRIDAY, MAY 10, 8PM

Gladys Knight

Béla’s banjo is brilliant—and while he’s a fullfledged jazz virtuoso, he’s known for zipping across genres and creating soulful, conceptual collaborative music. Nominated in more Grammy categories than anyone in history, Béla Fleck keeps pushing the musical envelope, this time he joins one of the world’s most authentic, organic and accomplished jazz ensembles—Marcus Roberts on piano, Jason Marsalis on drums and Rodney Jordan on bass.

Tickets $28–$58 (Stars $25.20–$52.20)

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass

Ira Glass

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 8PM

He’s reinvented radio, and NPR breakout star Ira Glass is ready to explain how—and why. Glass brings the wit, wisdom and empathy that have made public radio’s This American Life must-hear info-tainment, discussing how the show comes together and sharing live stories and a selection of previously recorded favorites. It’s an evening of unique and intelligent repartee that no Glass fan should pass on.

Tickets $38–$68 (Stars $34.20-$61.20) Alain LeFèvre

IN THE MANSION Alain LeFèvre, piano SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 4PM

Get the fever for Alain LeFèvre, the Juno Awardwinning virtuoso pianist from Quebec who will perform the Washington D.C. area premiere of “24 Preludes,” composed for him by Francois Dompierre. A Chevalier of the National Order of Quebec, LeFèvre’s a Canadian bestseller, an international sensation and a true piano powerhouse.

Tickets $45 (Stars $40.50)

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Classic meets fantastic at these newly added Strathmore events. Legendary soul goddess Gladys Knight; the top bop of Under the Streetlamp; cerebral storyteller and NPR stalwart Ira Glass; Francophonic piano phenom Alain LeFèvre. Or, get your jazz on with Béla Fleck, or Dan Tepfer and Brad Wendel—or watch the chamber classical stylings of the NOW Ensemble. So many ways to savor sound, and here the choice is yours.

www.strathmore.org

Dan Tepfer

Dan Tepfer, piano & Brad Wendel, sax

FNE LINEUP

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 7:30PM

FRIDAY NIGHTS, DOORS 8PM

Check out two of tomorrow’s stars today when Dan Tepfer teams with Brad Wendel to celebrate the release of their latest contemporary jazz CD. The prize-winning young pianist and the critically acclaimed saxophonist create a forward-thinking combo that modern jazz fans will adore.

Tickets $20 (Stars $18)

Advance purchasers save! Prices vary, see Calendar.

Bellflur’s Ghosts of Handsome Skin alternative rock FEBRUARY 1

NOW Ensemble

Stone Kawala & The Trees Lyrics in Motion: A Celebration of the Vocal Arts

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 7:30PM

hip-hop

Dynamic, dedicated and daring enough to make new chamber music for the 21st century: that’s the NOW Ensemble. With their modern perspective on classical traditions, flute, clarinet, electric guitar, double bass and piano come together in new ways, infused with musical influences from their own diverse backgrounds.

Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

FEBRUARY 8

Ra Ra Rasputin with opener Miyazaki synth pop FEBRUARY 15

Drop Electric electronic rock FEBRUARY 22

Memphis Gold and Bob Israel

NOW Ensemble

STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS UPDATE Next Audition SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 10AM–3PM Mansion

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Bluesman Memphis Gold joins jazzman, former AIR mentor and Blues Alley booker Bob Israel for a stellar evening. Music Monthly calls the legendary Delta guitarist “a throwback to the blues men of yore.” Local legend Bob Israel—founder, leader and principal trombonist of the Blues Alley Big Band—has played behind Nancy Wilson, Harry Connick, Jr. and more.

Tickets $20 (Stars $18)

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC RETURNS What began as an experiment in cutting edge arts and music has morphed into a series of concept nights bringing city-sharp entertainment to the Mansion where everyone can partake. What’s on the FNE menu? Music, art, drinks, laughter and unexpected bursts of culture. From Bellflur’s Ghosts of Handsome Skin, featuring several bands in different rooms and visual artists in a wandering performance experience, to Stone Kawala’s Lyrics in Motion, a night of poetry, spoken word, and positive hip-hop music featuring Mjhenta, Philadelphia Slick with guest lyricist Elijah McKinley, to UrbanArias, three modern minioperas: Camera Obscura, At the Statue of Venus and Craigslistlieder—plus an interactive, audience directed “Opera Improv.”

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Special Seated Show!

An Evening in Paris with The Thiefs jazz MARCH 1*

Heavy Breathing electronic rock MARCH 8

Special Seated Show!

UrbanArias “Blind Dates”

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GEMS and Second String Band bluegrass APRIL 5

Special Seated Show!

The Sweater Set CD Release Party contemporary folk APRIL 26 * This tour engagement of THIEFS is funded through the French-American Jazz Exchange Regional Tours program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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S T R AT H M O R E FINE ART

The Beat Beneath: Pulse Artist Jessica Beels created brand new pieces for this special exhibit. She says she works primarily with handmade overbeaten flax paper shrunk over wire armatures, sometimes adding abaca, mulberry bark or seaweed fibers for texture. Lesser notes, “Jessica uses those materials to investigate cellular expansion.”

Jessica Beels, Protein

MANSION GALLERY OPENINGS Pulse: Art and Medicine FEBRUARY 16–APRIL 13

Imagine the place where art, science and the human body intersect: that’s the idea behind Pulse: Art and Medicine, the fascinating exhibit that presents a multimedia investigation of medicine as an inspiration for new artworks and art forms.

Germs as art? Well, that’s part of it. According to Strathmore Fine Art curator Harriet Lesser, “From before DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man, areas of medicine have influenced aesthetic perceptions. This show, from Luke Jerram’s blown glass bacteria to Bruce Peebles’ wooden double helix installation to Satre Stuelke’s X-Ray scans of common objects, Pulse presents an ever-expanding scope of how something so essential to our daily lives can also be a source of artistic inspiration.”

“I find this work particularly compelling,” says Beels, “because I get to build pieces using two distinct materials that respond to and influence each other in the final product.”

Cristina Debernardi, Tea Cup 3rd Place Winner, 2011

Points of View: 22nd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition JANUARY 7–FEBRUARY 9

It’s a tradition that defines who we are and what we do. This artist-driven juried show features Strathmore Artists utilizing every medium imaginable, and it’s always a great start to a new year in art.

Stop by to catch up on your favorite local artists and regional artisans, and put a bit of art into your day.

At Strathmore we like to go deep, and nothing’s more arts-immersive than our Talk and Tours.

It’s a unique opportunity to deepen your artistic awareness, broaden your art appreciation, and see an exhibit in a whole new way.

Adults can take Talk and Tours at 1PM. For kids the fun starts at 10:15AM, and includes a creative, hands-on activity. Talk and Tours are free, but advance reservations are required for kids.

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Kathy Hart, First Light 1st Place Winner, 2011

ART TALK AND TOURS

Points of View Saturday, January 12 Pulse Saturday, February 23

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FREE OPENING RECEPTIONS Pulse TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7–9PM

Strathmore Artists SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2–4PM

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See complete schedule, including several added Monday and new Saturday Teas, on page 18.

MANSION $23 (Stars $20.70) $28 (Stars $25.20) Specialty Teas Call (301) 581-5108 Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations required.

New vegetarian options available when reserving.

Look for this Symbol

Part of Strathmore’s Storied Strings: The Violin in America series.

DECEMBER 2012 SAT, DEC 1, 8PM SUN, DEC 2, 7:30PM

CITYDANCE

Erica Rebollar/Rebollar Dance: Space Junk

In partnership with CityDance and CulturalDC’s Mead Theatre Lab Program, Erica Rebollar/Rebollar Dance will explore the outer limits in Space Junk. Using set choreography as well as improvisational, unrefined scores and experimentations, Space Junk will explore the dialogue of the body as it negotiates inner and outer space. For additional information visit www.culturaldc.org or call (866) 811-4111.

CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER AT STRATHMORE Tickets $17 ($15 for students/artists/seniors)

SUN, DEC 2, 3PM

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

Chamber Music Concerts

Featuring MCYO/Levine Harp Ensemble and Clarinet and Flute Choirs.

CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER AT STRATHMORE Tickets $10 at door

MON, DEC 3, 8PM

SAT, DEC 8, 10AM–3PM

SUN, DEC 9, 9:30AM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

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starring Sheila E., David Benoit, Javier Colon and introducing Margo Rey Co-Presented by Blues Alley This Grammy Award nominee and prince of cool, smooth jazz man Dave Koz brings his high energy show for the whole family, featuring songs from Dave’s classic holiday albums.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $35-$65 (Stars $31.50-$58.50)

As taught by Bev Abbott, taking the Miniatures Workshop means signing on for an intense five-hour class that’s intended to be an introduction to painting in miniatures for students with a knowledge of and experience in painting on a larger scale. Hot cocoa and light snacks will be served to keep energy levels high!

MANSION Tuition $75 (Stars $67.50)

Instructor Lisa Murphy teaches students to sketch while touring Strathmore’s Grayscale exhibit, then learn charcoal drawing/black and white printmaking using Styrofoam, acrylics, block ink, rollers, canvas and more. It’s all black, white and shades of gray, with fun techniques to try.

MANSION Tuition $45 (Stars $40.50)

Dave Koz and Friends: Christmas Tour 2012

Art Workshop: Masterpieces in Miniature

TUE, DEC 4, 8PM

SAT, DEC 8, 10:15AM

AM PRODUCTIONS & THE BIRCHMERE PRESENT

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Children’s Talk & Tour

The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Christmas Rocks!

Extravaganza

Bring the kids ages 5 and up to the Mansion for a special tour of both the Grayscale and Miniatures fine art exhibits, which includes a fun activity geared to learning more about the art on display.

MANSION SOLD OUT

Three-time Grammy-award-winner Brian Setzer found tremendous success in redefining Christmas music for a generation desperately desiring something new and exciting around the holidays. The result was three best-selling holiday albums (Boogie Woogie Christmas, Dig That Crazy Christmas, Christmas Rocks!: The Best Of Collection) and an annual Christmas tour that has certainly become the most exciting annual rockin’ Christmas event on the planet.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $39.50-$109.50

SAT, DEC 8, 1PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk

Take a fascinating stroll with friends through the Miniatures and Grayscale exhibits and learn more about the works on display.

MANSION Free (no tickets required)

WED, DEC 5, 7:30PM

SAT, DEC 8, 8PM

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA

Handel’s Messiah

Stan Engebretson, conductor Danielle Talamantes, soprano Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano Matthew Smith, tenor Kevin Deas, bass National Philharmonic Chorale Commence the holiday season with Handel’s 1741 masterpiece, the most performed and beloved work in all of Western choral music.

The critically acclaimed National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale, joined by a superb cast of soloists and led by conductor Stan Engebretson, capture the joy, spirit and grandeur of the season. Enjoy such favorites as “And the Glory of the Lord” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.” A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45PM. MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA perform music from the threshold of jazz to beyond space and time and will introduce new Strathmore Artists in Residence, drummer Isabelle De Leon and jazz vocalist Integriti Reeves.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

THU, DEC 6, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton

Natalie invokes the traditions of her native Cape Breton with foot tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads—combined with fiddling fireworks. “As congenial, funny and irresistible a host as you’re likely to find on a concert stage” (Plain Dealer, Cleveland).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $28-$58 (Stars $25.20-$52.20)

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Ongoing Weekly Events

Kids Sunday Art Workshop: Black & White Printmaking

SUN, DEC 9, 3 & 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! The 3PM concert features junior ensembles: Chamber Strings, Young Artists and Symphony. The evening concert at 7PM features the MCYO Philharmonic and BSO and NSO Concertmasters Jonathan Carney and Nurit Bar-Josef.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $15 (group rates available)

TUE, DEC 11, 7PM

STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART

A Christmas at Strathmore

Stone Ridge Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles from grades 2–12 will perform traditional carols and international selections celebrating the Christmas season.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $8

WED, DEC 12, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Charm City Klezmer Band

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Michael S. Raitzyk and Charm City Klezmer. The family band has a special Hanukkah program featuring a wide variety of Yiddish theater, Klezmer, and Jewish-themed music with a jubilant, jazzy twist.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

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THU, DEC 13, 8PM

Holiday Pops Celebration

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Wednesday, December 12 at 8PM Robert Bernhardt, conductor Daniel Narducci, baritone Baltimore Choral Arts Society

Share a wondrous mix of carols and traditional American music in a celebration hailed as “a model of intelligence, heart and soul” (Los Angeles Times). Join a pre-concert lecture with Mark O’Connor at 6:30PM on the Promenade level, free with your concert ticket.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25-$55 (Stars $22.50-$49.50)

Experience the thrill of the season as the BSO SuperPops brings you a sparkling holiday celebration with full chorus, orchestra and guest vocalists. Enjoy classical favorites like Sleigh Bells and selections from the Polar Express, then sing along to your most beloved carols.

Mark O’Connor: An Appalachian Christmas

FRI, DEC 14, 8PM

THE HEARD THE WORLD BENEFIT CONCERT

An Evening with O.A.R.

To date O.A.R. has sold close to two million albums and over two million concert tickets, including three sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. This Heard the World Benefit Concert will continue the band’s mission to support youth and education programs in the U.S. and abroad.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $75-$130

SAT, DEC 15, 10AM-3PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Jazz Vocal Intensive: Scat Singing 201

WED, DEC 12, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

SuperPops: Holiday Pops Celebration

Robert Bernhardt, conductor Baltimore Choral Arts Society Experience the thrill of the season as the BSO SuperPops brings you a sparkling holiday celebration with full chorus, orchestra and guest vocalists. Carols, classical favorites, sing-alongs and more. And yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$90

THU, DEC 13, 2PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Mark O’Connor: String Method for Teachers

Mark will give a basic overview of his American Classics strings teaching method and make the case for classical music training that explores the American canon as well as improvisation and “jams.”

MANSION Free (reservations required)

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This more-advanced course in scatting develops the ear, increases jazz vocabulary and introduces the scales used in improvisation.

Connaitre Miller shows how to apply scatting in a typical jazz set, how to adapt it for different jazz styles and how to ‘converse’ with the rhythm section.

MANSION Tuition $65 (Stars $58.50)

SUN, DEC 16, 3 & 7:30PM

MOSCOW BALLET

Great Russian Nutcracker

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker celebrates 20 years touring North America and overflows with holiday delight! See a cast of 40 astounding dancers in the classic Christmas story with unique Russian zest.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $28-$88

SUN, DEC 16, 3:30, 5:15 & 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra

Swing your holidays with this 17-piece big band, “an essential force for D.C. jazz” (City Paper), gathering together some of Washington’s best musicians.

Last season’s performances at Strathmore sold out in a heartbeat, so in true holiday gift-giving mode, Strathmore is bringing the big band back for three shows.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

SUN, DEC 16, 4–5:30PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Strathmore Family Sings: Christmas Sing-Along

Bring the kids, cousins, parents, and grandparents and raise your voices in such favorites as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Nuttin’ for Christmas” and many more, featuring The Sweater Set! For ages 6 and up EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 402 Tuition $10 (Stars $9)

MON, DEC 17, 7:30PM

SAT, DEC 15, 4 & 8PM

CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

This engaging program celebrates the season with the timeless works of Charles Dickens. This dramatic staging features beloved carols with full chorus, brass and a madrigal ensemble. The audience participates in what amounts to a perfect mix of music, theater and fun for the whole family.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25-$50

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Sponsored by Pandora With its gorgeous, enveloping sound, awe-inspiring light show, and orchestrations that bring new energy and majesty to beloved Christmas classics, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been one of America’s favorite holiday celebrations for over 25 years. “A holiday feast for the ears and eyes” (Huntsville Times).

Strathmore thanks Joel and Elizabeth Helke for their generous sponsorship of these concerts.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $35-$95 (Stars $31.50-$85.50)

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TUE, DEC 18, 7:30PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS

A Festive Evening with the Washington Symphonic Brass

Victoria Gau, conductor Washington Symphonic Brass National Philharmonic Chorale Come hear traditional holiday music performed by the Washington Symphonic Brass in its spirited annual Yuletide celebration at Strathmore! Enjoy American songs as well as selections from Europe.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

WED, DEC 19, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

18th Street Singers Christmas Concert

Get your Christmas groove on with an amazing holiday concert by this eclectic choral group singing the festive favorites of the season.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

THU, DEC 20, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Charm City Klezmer Band

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Michael S. Raitzyk and Charm City Klezmer. The family band has a special Hanukkah program featuring a wide variety of Yiddish theater, klezmer, and Jewish-themed music with a jubilant, jazzy twist.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

THU, DEC 20, 7:30PM FRI, DEC 21, 7:30PM

THE WASHINGTON CHORUS

A Candlelight Christmas

Experience the warm glow of candlelight, the splendor of brass, organ, percussion and The Washington Chorus’ 200-voice ensemble. Featuring holiday classics, sing-alongs, and theatrical lighting, A Candlelight Christmas is a Washington-area favorite, and perfect for families, friends, groups and out-of-town guests!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $18-$70

Mary Alouette: A Gypsy Jazz Christmas

Mary Alouette and her gypsy jazzmen play classic Christmas tunes in ‘la pompe’ and circumstance styled by legendary French guitarist from the 30s, Django Reinhardt. Songs will include “Silent Night,” “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Frosty the Snowman.”

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

SAT, DEC 22, 8PM SUN, DEC 23, 3PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Handel’s Messiah

Stan Engebretson, conductor Danielle Talamantes, soprano Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano Matthew Smith, tenor Kevin Deas, bass National Philharmonic Chorale Commence the holiday season with Handel’s 1741 masterpiece, the most performed and beloved work in all of Western choral music. The critically acclaimed National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale, joined by a superb cast of soloists and led by conductor Stan Engebretson, capture the joy, spirit and grandeur of the season. Enjoy such favorites as “And the Glory of the Lord” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.” A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45PM on December 22, 1:45PM on December 23.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

SUN, DEC 30, 3PM

THE STRAUSS SYMPHONY OF AMERICA

Salute to Vienna

Mika Eichenholz, conductor (Stockholm) Mónika Fischl, soprano (Budapest) Michael Heim, tenor (Vienna) Dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine Welcome the New Year with Salute to Vienna, patterned after Vienna’s world famous “Neujahrskonzert,” returning for a glorious 14th season with a fresh, new program.

A festive New Year’s concert, featuring a brilliant new cast of over 75 musicians, stellar European singers and dancers in beautiful costumes. A light hearted blend of popular Strauss waltzes, polkas and famous operetta excerpts from Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and more—something for everyone to enjoy!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $49-$95

JANUARY 2013

The Magic of Music Meets the Passion of Youth

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras enjoys its 67th Season!

FRI, JAN 4, 5PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Master Class with Victoria Chiang, viola

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 with our world class guest artists! Support tomorrow’s musicians today!

Email your reservation to office@nationalphilharmonic.org, or by calling (301) 493-9283, ext. 111.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 402 Tickets $5 (reservations required)

SAT, JAN 5, 10AM–3PM

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FRI, DEC 21, 11AM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

DECEMBER 9 CONCERT 2 Great Concertmasters Collaborate!

NSO’s Nurit Bar-Josef and BSO’s Jonathan Carney perform Mozart with the MCYO Philharmonic, 7PM Also features Mahler’s Totenfeier & Tan Dun’s Internet Symphony Eroica, Britten’s Simple Symphony 3PM features the MCYO junior orchestras with works by Dvorˇák, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Corelli and Grieg.

Tickets $20 adult $12 youth Group discount rates available

STRATHMORE CHILDRENS CHORUS

Winter Audition

Finally! A selective, professional-level children’s chorus—and one with standards high enough to carry the Strathmore name. Music director Chris Guerra leads this incredibly talented group of youngsters, ages 8–16, in a delightful selection of holiday favorites. For more information on this exciting new program, visit www.strathmorecc.org.

MANSION Free (appointment required)

SAT, JAN 5, 8PM SUN, JAN 6, 3PM

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT December 2, 3PM CityDance Studio Theater at Strathmore Features MCYO Harp Ensemble, Clarinet and Flute Choirs Tickets $10 at door

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Mozart and the Voice of the Viola

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin Victoria Chiang, viola TELEMANN: Concerto for Viola MENDELSSOHN: String Symphony No. 9 Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45PM on January 5, 1:45PM on January 6.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

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.

JAN 7–FEB 9

MON, JAN 7, 14, 28 & FEB 4, 7:30-9PM

STRATHMORE FINE ART

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

22nd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition

So You Think You Can’t Sing—Harmony Edition

This exclusive and exquisite juried event shows off the best of our area’s painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and mixed media artisans. Come to the free Opening Reception on Sunday, January 13 from 2 to 4PM. MANSION Free (no tickets required)

Improve and expand your singing and extend it to group harmony with rounds, canons and partner songs. John Horman’s class includes individual vocal evaluation, rhythmic games, repertoire from a variety of historical periods and an introduction to the history and meaning of notation.

MANSION Tuition $140 (Stars $126)

THU, JAN 10, 7PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Fiddle Jam/Workshop with Alasdair Fraser for Strings, Woodwinds & Guitar Players

Join in the fun for a fiddle and traditional music workshop with master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser. String, woodwind, guitar and flute players welcome at all ability levels, ages 8 and up.

MANSION Tuition $15 (Stars $13.50)

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FRI, JAN 11, 8PM

SAT, JAN 12, 7:30PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

A Fiddler’s Feast: Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, Jay Ungar, Molly Mason & Dirk Powell

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Travel the journey of American music through the artistry of five acclaimed performers. Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Haas are together “a positive joy” (The Scotsman). The music of genrebending Dirk Powell has been hailed as “charming, reeling, sparing, prayerful and propulsive” (The Washington Post). Fiddlers Jay Ungar and Molly Mason have won fame for their performances on Ken Burns’ The Civil War and Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion.

“Simple and overwhelming…joyful and full of feeling” (Garrison Keillor).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $18-$42 (Stars $16.20-$37.80)

SAT, JAN 12, 10:15AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Children’s Talk & Tour

Bring the kids ages 5 and up to the Mansion for a special tour of the 22nd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition that includes a special activity to learn more about the artwork on display.

MANSION Free (tickets required)

SAT, JAN 12, 11AM

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Lecture: Self-Collaborators (Noted Composer/Lyricists)

Join faculty lecturer Carl Yaffe for an afternoon of fun delving into the lives of noted composers and lyricists including: Richard Wagner, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim, and Barry Manilow. Reserve by calling (202) 686-8000 x1599.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free (RSVP requested)

SAT, JAN 12, 1PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk

Take a fascinating stroll with friends through the 22nd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition and learn more about the works on display.

MANSION Free (no tickets required)

THU, JAN 17, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

When critics from The New York Times to the Boston Phoenix use terms like “sizzling” and “as virtuosic as Lang Lang,” you know you’re about to hear a pianist with a brilliant future. Discover this astonishing young star as he performs classics, including the Beethoven “Waldstein” Sonata and works by Bach and Chopin.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

This vibrant young quartet is committed to exploring lost or rarely heard music. Hear this innovative ensemble in the Washington area premiere of Korine Fujiwara’s Fiddle Suite Montana. Stay after the show for the free post-concert discussion with the artists, free with your ticket.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

George Li, piano

SAT, JAN 12, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Alexander Nevsky

Marin Alsop, conductor Irina Tchistjakova, mezzo-soprano Baltimore Choral Arts Society Tom Hall, director Sergei Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky Sergei Prokofiev’s music for Sergei Eisenstein’s classic motion picture Alexander Nevsky is one of the most magnificent ever composed. The BSO and Baltimore Choral Arts Society accompany this historic film as they perform Prokofiev’s rousing score.

Free pre-concert lecture by Levine School of Music at 7PM, see website for details.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$90

WED, JAN 16, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Deborah Bond, progressive soul vocalist

This young, progressive soul singersongwriter is taking her live act to the next level as Strathmore’s first 2013 Artist in Residence. So far, fans are utterly captivated by her intense stage presence…and a sincere (if not a bit funky) love for lyrics.

Sponsored by the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Fund, Inc. MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

WED, JAN 16, 8PM

I.M.P. PRESENTS

Morrissey

Morrissey has amassed much success throughout both his solo career and as front man for The Smiths. Don’t miss the chance to see his dreamy melancholia unfold on stage. Kristeen Young opens the concert.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $55-$75 (additional tickets may be available through Ticketmaster)

Carpe Diem Quartet

FRI, JAN 18, 11AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tour

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

MANSION Free (tickets required)

FRI, JAN 18, 8:15PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Off The Cuff Series: Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto

Marin Alsop, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 His music is at once romantic and modern. The Russian master who spent his twilight years in America. Now, 70 years after his passing, Marin Alsop explores how Rachmaninoff’s music moves us more deeply than ever with the help of piano great Garrick Ohlsson.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$90

SAT, JAN 19, 8PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Brian Ganz Chopin Project

Brian Ganz, piano Chopin 5 Mazurkas, Op. 7 3 Ecossaises, Op. 72, No. 3 Nocturne in C-sharp minor (Posthumous) Prelude in A-flat Major, Op. 28 Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op, 23 Ballade No. 3 In A-flat Major, Op. 47 24 Preludes, Op. 28 MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

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TUE, JAN 22, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Sing the Truth: Angélique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves & Lizz Wright

Angélique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves and Lizz Wright continue the legacies of legends Billie Holiday, Miriam Makeba, Abbey Lincoln, Odetta and other great women of song. This starry evening’s lineup includes Geri Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington, James Genus, Romero Lubambo and percussionist Munyungo Jackson.

Enjoy a free lecture by Dr. Tony Rudolph of Howard University as he explores the themes presented in Sing the Truth. Seating is on a first come/first served basis, so arrive early at 6:30PM in the Mansion!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $38-$78 (Stars $34.20-$70.20)

THU, JAN 24, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BSO SuperPops: Hairspray in Concert

Jack Everly, conductor John Waters, narrator SuperPops Selections from Hairspray “You can’t stop the beat” in the world premiere of this semi-staged concert production featuring full orchestra, vocalists and Baltimore’s own John Waters as narrator. Relive this quirky classic through your favorite songs from the musical that follows a young girl’s dream to star in a dance show as she ends up changing the world.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$90

FRI, JAN 25, 5PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Master Class with Cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski

Email your reservation to office@nationalphilharmonic.org, or call (301) 493-9283, ext. 111.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 402 MUSIC CENTER Tickets $5 (reservations required)

FRI, JAN 25, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The Grammy Award-winning troupe has toured the world many times over, and returns to Strathmore with a new show that includes music from their most recent, Grammynominated album, Songs From a Zulu Farm. Order early, their last visit sold out!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25-$65 (Stars $22.50-$58.50)

This recital will highlight the dramatic rift between two great composers, Brahms and Liszt.

Performed by pianists Wen-Yin Chan and Alex Peh. EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Tickets $15 ($20 at the door)

SAT, JAN 26, 8PM SUN, JAN 27, 3PM

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Lutosławski 100th Anniversary: Remembering Rostropovich

Dariusz Skoraczewski, cello Miroslaw Jacek Blaszczyk, conductor Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme Lutosławski:Cello Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45PM on January 26, 1:45PM on January 27.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

WED, JAN 30, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Deborah Bond, progressive soul vocalist

This young, progressive soul singer-songwriter is taking her live act to the next level with a special world premiere commissioned by Strathmore. So far fans are utterly captivated by her intense stage presence…and a sincere (if not a bit funky) love for lyrics.

Sponsored by the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Fund, Inc. MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

WED, JAN 30, 8PM

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin New Century Chamber Orchestra

Mendelssohn: String Symphony No. 10 Bach: Violin Concerto A minor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 R. Strauss: Metamorphosen Acclaimed violinist SalernoSonnenberg and the 19-member chamber orchestra, of which she is the music director and concertmaster, make their Washington-area debut with a diverse program of classic works and rarely-heard gems.

This performance is made possible through the generous support of Bruce Rosenblum and Lori Laitman.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $35

National Philharmonic Winter Concerts at Strathmore!

FRI, FEB 1, DOOR 8PM, SHOW 9PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Begin the holiday season with the National Philharmonic Chorale at its annual performances of Handel’s Messiah on December 8, 22 and 23, under the direction of Chorale Artistic Director Stan Engebretson. On December 18, join Philharmonic Associate Conductor Victoria Gau and the Washington Symphonic Brass for an evening of traditional holiday music.

Bellflur’s Ghosts of Handsome Skin

Picture a wandering performance experience along the lines of NYC’s Shakespeare-esque Sleep No More: several bands, acting in different rooms, complete with visual artists.

The atmospheric indie band Bellflur calls D.C. home, and you’ll call this evening of entertainment one-ofa-kind.

MANSION Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80), $15 door

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War of the Romantics: Brahms vs. Liszt

FEBRUARY 2013

The Philharmonic showcases the beautiful sound of the viola on January 5 and 6 with violist Victoria Chiang playing the Telemann Concerto for Viola and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante with violinist Stefan Jackiw.

FRI, FEB 1, 8PM

Award-winning pianist Brian Ganz returns to Strathmore on January 19 for his third all-Chopin recital. This time, Mr. Ganz explores Chopin’s gift for composing compelling and perfectly crafted miniatures. On February 9, soprano Danielle Talamantes joins the Philharmonic in Poulenc’s Gloria on the 50th anniversary of the composer’s passing.

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

China National Symphony

En Shao, conductor Peng-Peng Gong, piano Discover the “vital sound” (The Times, London) of this world-class orchestra in a program that includes works by Chinese composers Xia Guan, Chengzong Yin/Zhuang Liu and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.

Arrive early and enjoy a pre-concert lecture by Nicholas Platt, President Emeritus, Asia Society, United States Ambassador (Ret.) titled Western Music in a Changing China, at 6:30PM in the Education Center, Room 402.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25-$65 (Stars $22.50-$58.50)

Tickets from $28; kids 7–17 FREE! Complimentary parking! www.nationalphilharmonic.org (301) 581-5100 Don Lassell

SAT, JAN 26, 7PM

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

SAT, FEB 2

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Spring Semester Begins

For details visit www.levineschool.org or call (301) 897-5100.

EDUCATION CENTER

SAT, FEB 2, 8PM

SAT, FEB 2, 11AM

THU, FEB 7, 7:30PM

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Pianist Orion Weiss, one of the most sought-after soloists and collaborators in his generation of young American musicians, will work with Levine piano students.

Presented in collaboration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Reserve by calling (202) 686-8000 x1599.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free (RSVP requested)

Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor Orion Weiss, piano Paul Hindemith: Concert Music for Strings and Brass Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat Major Modest Mussorgsky/Maurice Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition Few works can match its orchestral color, sonic impact or sheer excitement. Experience it—live— along with Mozart’s final piano concerto with Orion Weiss in his eagerly anticipated return.

Free pre-concert lecture by Levine School of Music at 7PM, see website for details.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$90

Spectacularly gifted musically, this extraordinary young jazz violinist is also a born entertainer.

“Weinstein, habitually garbed as if about to address a Harvard class on economics, plays jazz fiddle like a demon, and he also demonstrates he’s the funniest guy with a fiddle since the hilarious Jack Benny” (Village Voice).

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

Pictures at an Exhibition

Master Class with Orion Weiss

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SAT, FEB 9, 8PM

STRATHMORE FINE ART

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Danielle Talamantes, soprano National Philharmonic Chorale Ravel: Bolero Poulenc: Gloria Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45PM. MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

Art, science and the human body: these themes link all of us, from prehistoric humans to modern designers seeking to push forward the envelope’s edge. This fascinating exhibit is the artistic stethoscope of medicine that looks at illness, wellness and health through the eyes of the visual artist.

Come to the free Opening Reception on Tuesday, February 19, from 7 to 9PM. MANSION Free (no tickets required)

Philharmonic of Many Colors

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Maryland Campus at the Music Center at Strathmore War of the Romantics: Brahms vs. Liszt Saturday, January 26, 7PM, Education Room 309 $15 online; $20 at the door This performance by Levine faculty artists Wen-Yin Chan and Alex Peh will highlight the dramatic rift between two great composers of their time, Brahms and Liszt.

Master Class with Orion Weiss, piano Saturday February 2, 11AM, Education Room 309 Free and open to the public Pianist Orion Weiss, a prolific soloist and collaborator among his generation of young American musicians, will present a master class for Levine’s award-winning piano students.

Enroll for the Spring Semester!

Have you ever wanted to learn a musical instrument? Do you have an interest in expanding your musical knowledge?

Levine’s spring semester kicks off on February 2, 2013! Levine offers private instruction on more than 22 instruments and has a wide range of opportunities for music instruction through classes and ensembles. Find out more at www.levineschool.org.

MON, FEB 11, 11PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tour

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

MANSION Free (tickets required)

WED, FEB 13, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Wytold composer/electric cellist

Wytold layers acoustic and electric cello to create a unique percussive sound, then accompanies himself onstage in the kind of harmonic convergence you’ll find nowhere else. It’s quirky, unorthodox and incredibly melodic—like nothing you’ve heard before!

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

THU, FEB 14, 8PM

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BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Stephen Hough Plays Liszt

Hannu Lintu, conductor Stephen Hough, piano Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini Franz Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major “Exhilarating,” says Classical CD of Stephen Hough. “Interpretations that demand to be heard.”

Experience the virtuosity of pianist Stephen Hough in Franz Liszt’s blistering Piano Concerto No. 2.

Free Music Notes Live! pre-concert lecture with David Ginder of WETA at 7PM. MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$90

FRI, FEB 8, DOOR 8PM, SHOW 9PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Stone Kawala & The Trees present Lyrics in Motion: A Celebration of the Vocal Arts

The D.C. based singer-songwriter Stone Kawala, with guest lyricist Elijah “Apuat” McKinley, headlines a night of poetry, spoken word, and positive hip-hop music featuring poet-singer Mjhenta plus Philadelphia Slick. It’s hip-hop as you like it: an expressive art form that educates, motivates, and brings the world together in edgy, funky harmony.

MANSION Tickets $10 (Stars $9), $12 door

FEB 16–APR 13

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana: La Pasión Flamenca

In a fiery new gift for Valentine’s Day, the internationally acclaimed company returns to Strathmore!

“The dancers broke open like flames dancing along the stage, with outright fireworks for the tableaux finale…” (Pittsburgh Post Gazette).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25-$55 (Stars $22.50-$49.50)

FRI, FEB 15, DOOR 8PM, SHOW 9PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Ra Ra Rasputin with opener Miyazaki

When imagining Friday Night Eclectic, picture a reverse commute 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.

MANSION Tickets $10 (Stars $9), $12 door

Pulse: Art and Medicine

SAT, FEB 16, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Wagner’s Walküre

Marin Alsop, conductor Heidi Melton, Sieglinde, soprano Brandon Jovanovich, Siegmund, tenor Eric Owens, Hunding, bass-baritone Richard Wagner: Die Meistersinger: Prelude to Act I Tristan und Isolde: Prelude and Liebestod Die Walküre: Act I Wagner’s fiery First Act of Die Walküre is a drama unto itself, a selfcontained tale of vengeance waged and love triumphantly won.

Free pre-concert lecture by Levine School of Music at 7PM, see website for details.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$90

MON, FEB 18, 11AM-4PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Discover Strathmore

Free open house family festival, celebrating Strathmore through music, workshops, sample classes, fine art and roving entertainment.

Featured award-winning children’s music stars Justin Roberts and Aaron Nigel Smith.

MUSIC CENTER & MANSION Free (no tickets required)

TUE, FEB 19, 7:30PM

WASHINGTON ARK FOUNDATION PRESENTS

Cultures of China, Festival of Spring

In a grand celebration of the Lunar New Year, experience a unique display of beautiful colors and costumes, exquisite sounds, a blend of traditional and modern musical styles, and amazing dance by the renowned performers from the top Chinese national performing arts groups. For more information please visit www.ark-usa.org or call (301) 670-9865 or (301) 905-2498.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $20-$50

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Discover “an ensemble that blends potent interpretative skills with technical precision.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer). The quartet will perform works by Beethoven and Shostakovich.

Presented in partnership with the Israeli Embassy and sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

THU, FEB 21, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BSO SuperPops: The Best of Broadway with Ashley Brown

Jack Everly, conductor Ashley Brown, vocalist Broadway’s original Mary Poppins performs selections from the Great White Way. Ashley Brown commands the stage, lending stunning richness to beloved Broadway hits including “Make Someone Happy,” “A Spoon Full of Sugar,” “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “Le Jazz Hot” and more.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$90

FRI, FEB 22, DOOR 8PM, SHOW 9PM

FRIDAY NIGHT ECLECTIC

Drop Electric

Based in D.C. and New York, Drop Electric’s live show, championed

by NPR’s All Songs Considered, is a combination of evocative music, unique vocals and narrative film.

MANSION Tickets $10 (Stars $9), $12 door

SAT, FEB 23, 10:15AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk & Tour for Children

Bring the kids ages 5 and up to the Mansion for a special tour of the Pulse fine art exhibit, which includes a fun activity geared to learning more about the art on display.

MANSION Free (tickets required)

SAT, FEB 23, 1PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Art Talk

Summer’s Drawing Near: Fine Art Camps

CITYDANCE

Creating the Magic featuring the CityDance Conservatory Dancers

It’s not too early to think about the artistic fun kids have at Strathmore Art Camps.

Come be inspired by an exciting Conservatory showcase created

by CityDance faculty members, resident and guest artists and the Conservatory students themselves!

The CityDance family will “create the magic” for you through performances featuring highlevel technique and innovative student choreography. This is also your chance to get an intimate sneak-peek of our Conservatory Dancers work in preparation for the upcoming Brazil Project!

CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER AT STRATHMORE Tickets $25 ($20 student tickets)

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Aviv Quartet

SAT, FEB 23, 5 & 8:30PM SUN, FEB 24, 1 & 6PM

Session 1 Ages 12–14 JULY 29–AUGUST 2, 9:30AM–12:30PM Tuition $225 (Stars $202.50) Session 2 Ages 6–11 AUGUST 5–9, 9:30AM–12:30PM Tuition $225 (Stars $202.50) Session 3 Ages 6–11 AUGUST 12–16, 9AM–3PM Tuition $375 (Stars $337.50)

SAT, FEB 23, 8PM

Aloha! Uke and Guitar Summit Returns

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

LUMA Theater

The most fun you’ve ever had in the dark! This spectacular show entrances audiences with its inspired, whimsical, funny and awe-inspiring creations of light, “bedazzling, truly magical...turns an audience of adults into a bedlam of kids!” (San Francisco Chronicle).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $20-$40 (Stars $18-$36)

With a sunny Hawaiian theme, this year’s Summit embraces the Aloha spirit with Grammy-winning Cathy Fink leading the fun. Attendees will learn hula, slack key guitar, tenor guitar, and of course the uke.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Tuition $290 (Stars $261) through July 2 $320 (Stars $288) beginning July 3

Jason Hornick

THU, FEB 21, 7:30PM

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

SUN, FEB 24, 7PM

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

WED, FEB 27, 7:30PM

Simone Dinnerstein, piano

Bach: The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Dinnerstein gained an international following with the success of her self-financed recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Released in 2007, it ranked No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Classical Chart in its first week of sales and was named to the “Best of 2007” lists of The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The New Yorker. Hear the masterpiece that launched the career of this “utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpretation” (The New York Times).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets from $28

THU, FEB 28, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

MUSIC IN THE MANSION

Wytold will feature original compositions including a new work commissioned by Strathmore. His music loops, layers and blends acoustic and six-string electric cellos within the same solo performance.

Wytold is also celebrating the release of his new progressive classical album, which complements Wytold’s signature cello work with vibrant world percussion, bass guitar and occasional vocals.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

This performance adventure examines the essential influences of Bach on composers through the centuries, mixing a premiere by contemporary American composer Phil Kline with Bach’s Sonata No. 1 in G minor, the Partita No. 1 in B minor and Bartók’s Sonata for solo violin.

Sponsored by Asbury Methodist Village.

MANSION Tickets $30 (Stars $27)

Wytold composer/electric cellist

Jennifer Koh’s Bach and Beyond, Part II

Take a fascinating stroll with friends through the intensively beautiful and often provocative Pulse fine art exhibit.

MANSION Free (no ticket required)

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AFTERNOON TEA

CHILDREN/FAMILY

See complete schedule, including new Saturday Teas, on page 18.

Strathmore Children’s Chorus DEC 2

Children’s Talk and Tours

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DEC 8, JAN 12 & FEB 23

HOLIDAY

Black and White Printmaking

Dave Koz and Friends DEC 3

DEC 9

Brian Setzer Orchestra DEC 4

MCYO: Dazzling December Concerts DEC 9

Historic Home Tours JAN 18, FEB 11

National Philharmonic: Master Class with Dariusz Skoraczewski

DANCE CityDance: Space Junk DEC 1 & 2 Great Russian Nutcracker DEC 16

JAN 25

Salute to Vienna DEC 30

MCYO: Free Masterclass

Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana: La Pasión Flamenca FEB 14

JAN 25

Levine: Spring Semester Begins FEB 2

CityDance: Creating the Magic FEB 23 & 24

Levine: Master Class with Orion Weiss FEB 2

Luma Theater FEB 23

Strathmore Children’s Chorus Winter Audition JAN 5

CLASSICAL

JAZZ/BLUES/ GOSPEL/SOUL

Luma Theater FEB 23

MCYO: Dazzling December Concerts DEC 9

Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA

BSO: SuperPops-Holiday Pops Celebration DEC 12

CHORAL

National Philharmonic: Mozart and the Voice of the Viola

Mark O’Connor: An Appalachian Christmas DEC 13

National Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah DEC 8, 22 & 23

JAN 5 & 6

Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra DEC 16

George Li, piano JAN 12

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis DEC 15

Cathedral Choral Society: A Dickens Christmas DEC 17

Mary Alouette: A Gypsy Jazz Christmas DEC 21

BSO: Alexander Nevsky JAN 12

Deborah Bond JAN 16 & 30

Great Russian Nutcracker DEC 16

18th Street Singers Christmas Concert DEC 19

Carpe Diem Quartet JAN 17

Sing the Truth JAN 22

BSO Off the Cuff: Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto JAN 18

Aaron Weinstein Trio FEB 7

Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton DEC 6 National Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah DEC 8, 22 & 23 Charm City Klezmer Band DEC 12 & 20

Christmas Sing-Along DEC 16 Cathedral Choral Society: A Dickens Christmas DEC 17 Washington Symphonic Brass DEC 18

18th Street Singers Christmas Concert DEC 19 Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas DEC 20 & 21

Mary Alouette: A Gypsy Jazz Christmas DEC 21 Salute to Vienna DEC 30

Strathmore Family Sings: Christmas Sing-Along DEC 16

Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas DEC 20 & 21

Strathmore Children’s Chorus: Winter Audition JAN 5

BSO SuperPops: The Best of Broadway with Ashley Brown FEB 21

BLUEGRASS/FOLK/ WORLD

Levine: War of the Romantics

A Fiddler’s Feast JAN 11 Ladysmith Black Mambazo

CLASSES/EDUCATION

National Philharmonic: Lutoslawski 100th Anniversary

JAN 25

Masterpieces in Miniature DEC 8

JAN 26 & 27

Children’s Talk and Tours

WPAS: Nadja SalernoSonnenberg & New Century Chamber Orchestra JAN 30

DEC 8, JAN 12, FEB 23

Art Talks DEC 8, JAN 12, FEB 23 DEC 9

BSO SuperPops: Hairspray in Concert JAN 24

National Philharmonic: Brian Ganz Chopin Project JAN 19 JAN 26

Black and White Printmaking

BROADWAY/AMERICAN SONGBOOK

DEC 5

Mark O’Connor: Strings Method for Teachers DEC 13 Scat Singing 201 DEC 15 Master Class with Victoria Chiang JAN 4 Strathmore Children’s Chorus Winter Audition JAN 5 So You Think You Can’t Sing— Harmony Edition

China National Symphony FEB 1 Cultures of China, Festival of Spring FEB 19

China National Symphony FEB 1

FINE ART

BSO: Pictures of an Exhibition FEB 2

22nd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition JAN 7–FEB 9

BSO: Stephen Hough Plays Liszt

Pulse: Art and Medicine

FEB 7

FEB 16–APR 13

National Philharmonic: Philharmonic of Many Colors FEB 9

BSO: Wagner’s Walküre FEB 16 Aviv Quartet FEB 21

JAN 7, 14, 28, & FEB 4

WPAS: Simone Dinnerstein, piano FEB 24

Fiddle Jam/Workshop with Alasdair Fraser JAN 10

Jennifer Koh’s Bach and Beyond, Part II FEB 28

POP/ROCK/FUNK/R&B/ HIP-HOP An Evening with O.A.R. DEC 14 Morrissey JAN 16 Bellflur’s Ghosts of Handsome Skin FEB 1 Stone Kawala & The Trees FEB 8 Wytold FEB 13 & 27

Levine: Lecture—Self Collaborators JAN 12

Ra Ra Rasputin FEB 15 Drop Electric FEB 22

FESTIVALS Discover Strathmore FEB 18

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Ask Ladysmith Black Mambazo SN: How did founder Joseph Shabalala come up with the name Ladysmith Black Mambazo?

AM: Well, “Ladysmith” is our hometown: when people come together they sing this music because they miss their hometown, and we were not in Ladysmith but we wanted people to know where we were from. “Black” means the black oxen, which were so much more powerful than any other animal, and “Mambazo,” that was a chopping ax. It was a very important tool back on the farm: you had to have this tool to survive.

Albert Mazibuko, member since 1969, spoke to Strathmore News from South Africa to reminisce the some forty years since the ensemble’s formation, and the group’s amazing, joyous music.

THE BIG NIGHT Ladysmith Black Mambazo FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 8PM Tickets $25–$65 (Stars $22.50–$58.50)

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From their tenor/alto/bass origins to the glorious Graceland album in 1986 to today’s Grammynominated Songs from a Zulu Farm, to experience this gifted ensemble is to listen as history floats down in harmonic perfection.

Strathmore News: Congratulations on your Grammy nomination for Songs From a Zulu Farm— how many is this for you now?

Albert Mazibuko: We have 16 nominations and three Grammy Awards, and it’s always exciting.

When you get a Grammy nomination it’s the topof-the-tops: Amazing!

SN: Can you tell us a bit about the album?

AM: These are the songs that we used to sing when we were children; when we were first introduced to music, when we were little. It brings us back to when we were growing up, to how children see things. These are songs we’d sing when we’d go swimming, or hunting—playing and running in the mountains. It is very different from our previous recordings, but also so familiar.

SN: What is your proudest moment as a member of LBM? AM: Oh, I have so many…but when we accompanied Nelson Mandela and F.W. De Klerk to Norway when they accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, we had to sing with no microphone. When we finished Nelson Mandela raised his fist and said, “Black Power! Black Mambazo!”

SN: Most Americans first heard LBM as part of Paul Simon’s Graceland. Is that when things started to change?

AM: Oh, that changed everything. The tour started in 1987 in Rotterdam; Paul Simon said, “We’ve rehearsed enough—now sing from your hearts.”

And the next day the paper said, “Ladysmith Black Mambazo stole the show!”

SN: And did you see that you could help change Apartheid in South Africa?

AM: The ANC (African National Congress) said, “Guys, you have to go home and join the struggle.” And we said, “This is our chance to bring the world’s attention to South Africa.”

SN: And 25 years later what has changed?

AM: South Africa is a different country now—it’s amazing. All those things deprived because of the color of our skin? Now everything is right there, anything is possible. It’s a free country and I can do anything.

“This is our chance to bring the world’s attention to South Africa.” ~Albert Mazibuko (301) 581-5100

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Ready for Their Close-Ups Strathmore has always been the place where art lives and where artists can thrive—creating, collaborating, teaching and reaching out. That’s the idea behind the Fine Art and Performing Artists in Residence program, which pairs young artists and seasoned mentors to produce amazing results.

FINE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE Adrienne N. (Ang) Gaither mixed media graphic artist

“Initially, I used colors and layers to explore the human experience,” says Ang, a Howard University graduate student. “From my experimentation with color, texture and pattern, I noticed that the textures I attempted to create were not produced with paint.” Ang began Ang Gaither, Off Duty to incorporate found objects as well as elements of graphic design into her work to examine and express “who we are as Americans, and on what we base our traditions and moral judgments.”

Drew Storm Graham mixed media “The artistic counter-cultures of tattoo and graffiti art embody bold, impetuous attitudes rooted in controversy and rebellion,” says Drew—and those bold attitudes inform his colorful, contemporary work, often in wood. “By creating a solid threedimensional reality, the art reinvents itself and is given physical permanence. Style and attitude remain unaltered, placing emphasis on artistic merit.”

Jessica Rose, Hallway Escape

Jessica Rose illustrator Illustrator Jessica Rose combines the whimsical, the nonsensical and the fantastical to create a unique genre that brings together elements of cartooning and portraiture. She’s able to sort art into “practical, professional” designs as well as deep and sometimes darkly funny pieces, and that dichotomy of tone gives her work a unique and satisfying richness.

Susan Stacks abstract artist Susan says her focus “lies in pacifying the boundary between objective physical truths and emotional perception. Frequently this means confronting or coping with illness, loss and the search for meaningful action.” Susan is acutely aware of the way her body “translates my meditations in a tactile/visual way,” and this awareness informs her emotionally detailed art. “I am intrigued,” she says, “by the space between ambition, worry and consequence.”

Fine Artist In Residence Mentors Lenny Campello art critic & commentator Adah Rose Bitterbaum owner & director, Adah Rose Gallery Jose Dominguez director, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

Drew Storm Graham, Dusk

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SUMMER AIR Fine AIR Exhibit AUGUST 31– SEPTEMBER 14 Mansion Free

AIR Outdoor Summer Concert JUNE 26 Concert Pavilion Free

PERFORMING ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Daisy Castro Gypsy jazz violin MAY 8 & 22

Deborah Bond progressive soul vocalist JANUARY 16 & 30

It’s all about soul for Deborah, who combines spunk and sensitivity with a stage presence that reaches out and captivates the audience. Inspired

by Anita Baker, Chaka Khan and Sade, Deborah and her band have already had a #1 hit on the UK soul chart with Madam Palindrome—and her British funk sound will be a welcome addition to Strathmore’s AIR program.

Sponsored by the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Fund, Inc.

Deborah Bond

Wytold composer, electric cellist

Wytold

FEBRUARY 13 & 27

Ready to hear the cello played in a whole new way?

Wytold layers percussive bowing and melodic finger-picking, and two extra strings on his electric cello allow him to capture the depth and power of a stand-up bass, the rich tonal timbre normally associated the acoustic cello, and the bright crispness of violin solos and harmonies.

Integriti Reeves

You’ll find violinist Daisy Castro at the intersection of classical and play-by-ear. Suzuki-trained from an early age and won over by Gypsy jazz during a childhood trip to France, Daisy has made this beautiful, passionate musical hybrid her own, releasing her first solo CD, Gypsy Moth, at the age of 13.

Owen Danoff singer-songwriter JUNE 5 & 19

A Washington, D.C. native and Berklee College of Music graduate, Owen’s all about developing his own unique musical trajectory. Part pop, part folk, part rock and roll, Owen blends great melodies and finely crafted lyrics with evocative vocals and a rollicking bass line. Check out his new EP, Never Trust a Man.

Performing Artist in Residence Mentors Nasar Abadey jazz percussionist Charlie Barnett composer Rickie Simpkins fiddler

Integriti Reeves jazz vocalist MARCH 13 & 27

She’s fresh, new and exciting, with a jazzy aura and sultry voice that bring to mind the heyday of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. D.C. native Integriti has already performed with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and Ernie Andrews, and her dreams of becoming an internationally renowned jazz singer are this close to coming true.

Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr.

Isabelle De Leon

Isabelle De Leon jazz drummer

photos by JONATHAN TIMMES

Daisy Castro

Nasar Abadey

Charlie Barnett

Rickie Simpkins

UPCOMING MENTOR SHOWS Nasar Abadey with SUPERNOVA DECEMBER 5

Joining Nasar will be Isabelle De Leon and Integriti Reeves.

APRIL 10 & 24

Rickie Simpkins

Her majors in Music and Pre-Medicine are twin passions for Isabelle, a rising senior (and Dean’s List honor student) at the University of Maryland.

A featured performer at the Smithsonian National American History Museum last spring, Isabelle won The Washington Post Music and Dance Scholarship Award in 2008 and the Stanley Kay Scholarship in 2011—and she’s ready to make the most of her AIR time.

Sponsored by J. Alberto Martinez, M.D.

MAY 29

Joining Rickie will be Daisy Castro and Wytold.

Strathmore-commissioned world premieres at each AIR’s second performance.

WEDNESDAYS, 7:30PM

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“I’ve always been in awe of Strathmore and am so excited to now be part of the family.” ~Deborah Bond (301) 581-5100

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Saturday Tea? Un-be-leaf-able!

Hold onto your tea cozy, we’ve got some hot, steamy news: Strathmore’s bringing Tea to Saturday!

December 1 & 29, January 26, February 23, March 23, April 27, May 11 & June 22 RESERVE NOW! And think of what a perfect gift Saturday Tea would be!

Added Monday Teas December 3, 10 & 17

Specialty Teas Mrs. Claus Tea DECEMBER 1 TWO SEATINGS! This special children’s tea is the stuff that Christmas dreams are made of: traditional holiday music, kidfriendly food, story time with Mrs. Claus and a visit from a certain jolly fellow in a red suit. We’re not too sure who loves this event more, the children or the adults who bring them!

Valentine’s Tea FEBRUARY 12 & 13 Hearts and flowers are fine, but Strathmore’s Valentine’s Tea is the warmest way to say “I love you.” Light, sweet treats and romantic music in an intimate setting: it’s a festive occasion you’ll want to share with someone dear to your heart.

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Afternoon Tea Schedule DECEMBER

1 NEW! SATURDAY Mrs. Claus Specialty Tea, 10AM & 12:30PM Special reading by Mrs. Claus 3 Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano 4 Sue Richards, harp 5 John Dassoulas, piano 10 Rosalind Breslow, piano 11 Fran Hrastar, piano 12 Becky Dukes, piano 17 Meg Baker, piano 18 Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 19 Hsien-Ann Meng & Wei-Der Huang, Octtavia piano duo 29 NEW! SATURDAY Norman Katz, piano

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26 NEW! SATURDAY Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar

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Sue Richards, harp Rosalind Breslow, piano Valentine’s Specialty Tea Karen Ashbrook, hammered dulcimer/flute & Paul Oorts, harp guitar/accordion Valentine’s Specialty Tea John Dassoulas, piano Elizabeth Benforado, hammered dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar Becky Dukes, piano NEW! SATURDAY Fran Hrastar, piano Ellen Tennenbaum, piano Paul Bangser, guitar

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Unwind your weekend with a pot of Strathmore’s Special Blend tea and our signature array of elegant sandwiches and luscious desserts. Add a dash of soothing live music, some good company and the unmistakable ambiance of the Mansion’s Music Room and voila! You’ve elevated Saturday to an art form.

Afternoon Teas $23 (Stars $20.70) $28 (Stars Price $25.20) for Specialty Teas Mansion Call (301) 581-5108 Reservations Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations required.

New vegetarian options available when reserving.

General Information Contact Information

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www.strathmore.org (301) 581-5100 TICKET OFFICE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD Complimentary 15-minute Ticket Office parking is available in the Mansion lot weekdays, 10AM–5PM.

Web: www.strathmore.org Ticket Office: (301) 581-5100 Group Tickets: (301) 581-5199 Administration: (301) 581-5200 TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at (800) 735-2258

GROUP TICKETS (301) 581-5199

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

Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall.

Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852-3224 Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385

Sign-interpreted performances are available by request.

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

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 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 $5 is required Monday–Friday.

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

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 monthly. See Calendar for dates and times.

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

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Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10AM–5PM Wed: 10AM–9PM; Sat: 10AM–2PM Open for window-only transactions ninety minutes prior to performances in the Concert Hall through intermission.

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10AM–4PM Wed: 10AM–9PM Sat: 10AM–3PM Admission is free.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Christmas–New Year’s Day Mon, DEC 24: Campus closed.

Tue, Dec 25: Campus closed.

Wed, Dec 26: Mansion closes at 4PM. Wed, Dec 26–Wed, Jan 2: Strathmore Administrative Offices closed.

Mon, Dec 31: Campus closed.

Tue, Jan 1: Campus closed.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day

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

Mon–Sat: 11AM–3PM Open two 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

Mon, Jan 21: Campus open; Strathmore Administrative Offices closed.

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10AM–4PM Wed: 10AM–9PM Sat: 10AM–3PM

Presidents Day

The Online Shop shop.strathmore.org

Mon, Feb 18: Campus and Ticket Office open for Discover Strathmore festival.

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

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It’s our day to shine—and your day to celebrate and discover the wonder of Strathmore! Discover Strathmore is our Valentine to the community: free, fun, family-friendly and full of musical, artistic, creative and interactive delights. Featured at the all-day festival will be award-winning children’s music stars Justin Roberts and Aaron Nigel Smith.

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